Can you recommend the best new private detective novels?

One of the best new private detective novels could be 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. It has a complex female lead who plays an amateur detective of sorts as she tries to piece together the mystery around a missing woman. Another great one is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. The plot twists and turns with a detective trying to figure out the disappearance of a woman while uncovering dark secrets in a marriage.

Another great one is 'The Silkworm' by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling). Cormoran Strike, the detective, investigates the disappearance of a novelist. It has a richly detailed setting and interesting characters, and Rowling's writing skills are evident throughout.

For beginners, 'Sherlock Holmes' stories are a great start. They are easy to read and the mysteries are engaging. For example, 'A Study in Scarlet' is a good one to begin with. Another option is 'The Maltese Falcon'. It's not too complex and gives a good sense of the hard - boiled detective genre. 'Murder on the Orient Express' is also suitable as the plot is straightforward enough for new readers to follow.

For beginners, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' is a good choice. It has a modern - day setting and a strong female character, Lisbeth Salander, who is involved in detective work. The mystery is engaging and will draw you in. 'In the Woods' is also a great beginner's read. It combines elements of mystery and personal drama in the life of the detective.

'The Cuckoo's Calling' by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling) is also among the best new detective novels. The story follows a private detective, Cormoran Strike, as he investigates the supposed suicide of a supermodel. The characters are well - developed, and the mystery is engaging.

Sure. 'The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle' by Stuart Turton is a great new detective fiction novel. It has a really unique concept where the main character has to relive the same day multiple times to solve a murder. Another good one is 'The Death of Mrs. Westaway' by Ruth Ware. It has an interesting plot with a young woman caught up in a mystery she didn't expect. And 'The Chalk Man' by C.J. Tudor is also worth reading, with a spooky mystery set in a small town.

One of the best is 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. It features the hard - boiled detective Sam Spade and a complex web of mystery involving a valuable statuette. Another great one is 'Murder on the Orient Express' by Agatha Christie. Hercule Poirot, the detective, has to solve a murder on a train filled with a diverse cast of suspects. And 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler, with Philip Marlowe as the detective, is also a classic in the genre.

One of the best is 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. It features the tough detective Sam Spade and a complex web of mystery around a valuable statuette. Another great one is 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler, with his iconic detective Philip Marlowe. And 'Sherlock Holmes' stories by Arthur Conan Doyle are also top - notch. Holmes' brilliant deductive reasoning makes these stories classics in the private detective genre.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a great choice for beginners. The stories are relatively short and easy to follow, and Sherlock Holmes is an iconic detective. His deductive reasoning skills are fascinating to read about.

One great female private detective novel is 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith. It features Precious Ramotswe, a charming and intelligent female detective in Botswana.