Can you recommend some famous works of metaphysical detective fiction?

Yes. There is 'The Yellow Room' by Gaston Leroux. It is a classic in the genre with an intriguing mystery set - up. Also, 'The Phantom of the Opera' by the same author, while not strictly detective fiction, has elements of mystery and detection. And the works of Fred Vargas, like the 'Commissaire Adamsberg' series, are very popular. Her stories often have a touch of the off - beat and the macabre.

Sure. 'Total Chaos' by Jean - Claude Izzo is a great example. It delves deep into the Marseille underworld and the life of the detective Fabio Montale. Another is 'Marseille Connection' which also explores the crime and mystery aspects of the city in an engaging way. These works not only tell a good detective story but also give a vivid picture of Marseille, its people, and its problems.

Edgar Allan Poe's stories, such as 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue', can be seen as precursors to weird detective fiction. Although it was more of a traditional detective story for its time, it had elements of the strange and the grotesque. More recently, 'The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires' has a bit of a detective - like plot as the women in the book club try to figure out the truth about a vampire in their town. It mixes the normalcy of a southern town with the horror of the supernatural.

There is also 'The Glass Bead Game' by Hermann Hesse. Although it's not a typical detective story in the purest sense, it has elements of mystery and intellectual exploration similar to detective fiction. The main character's journey to understand the complex game has some detective - like qualities as he uncovers the secrets and rules of this elaborate system.

One of the well - known works is 'The Casebook of Carnacki' by William Hope Hodgson. Carnacki is a detective who deals with various supernatural threats.

Another great work is 'Mystery Road' which has been both a book and a successful film adaptation. It delves into the Aboriginal detective Jay Swan's investigations, bringing in elements of Australian outback culture and the unique challenges faced there in crime - solving.

One of the well - known works is 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It has a gothic feel with the spooky moor and the legend of the hound.

Also, 'The Alexandria Quartet' by Lawrence Durrell has elements of metaphysical crime fiction. It's set in Alexandria and weaves together stories of love, politics, and mystery. The complex web of relationships and the exploration of different levels of reality give it a metaphysical touch in the context of the crimes and intrigues that occur.

Sure. 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle is extremely famous. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson, with stories full of mystery and clever deductions. Another one is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex plot with a female hacker and a journalist investigating a decades - old disappearance. And Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' is also well - known, where Poirot, a famous detective, has to solve a murder that occurs on a train journey.

One well - known Norway detective fiction is Jo Nesbø's works. His Harry Hole series is very popular. The stories are set in Norway and feature complex plots and interesting characters.