Can you recommend some from the top 10 mystery novels?

Definitely. 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a must - mention from the top 50. It has the iconic Sherlock Holmes investigating a supernatural - seeming mystery on the moors. 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier also belongs to this list. It's a mystery - filled gothic novel with a new wife trying to uncover the secrets of her husband's first wife, Rebecca. There are many layers of mystery in this story. And 'A Study in Scarlet' by Arthur Conan Doyle, which is the first story to introduce Sherlock Holmes, is also a great pick.

Sure. 'The Chalk Man' is a great one. It has a complex plot that involves a series of mysterious chalk drawings that seem to be related to a string of murders. The story bounces between the past and present, adding to the mystery.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a classic in the mystery genre from the top 30. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick Watson solving various complex cases.

I would recommend 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'. The main character, Lisbeth Salander, is a fascinating and tough - as - nails investigator. The mystery she's trying to solve is full of intrigue, involving a long - buried family secret in Sweden. It's a book that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

Another one from the top 25 could be 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'. It has a complex plot full of mystery, involving a journalist and a young, brilliant but troubled hacker girl as they dig into a decades - old disappearance case. There are lots of twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.

Well, 'The Big Sleep' is also in that list. It features detective Philip Marlowe. The story is complex with lots of different characters and a web of mystery, from murder to blackmail, and Marlowe has to wade through all of it to find the truth.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic. It has brilliant detective work by Sherlock Holmes and is full of mystery and intrigue.

Sure. 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It has a great mystery with a touch of a possible romantic interest. 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier. It has an air of mystery and a complex relationship at its core. And 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte. It's a classic that combines mystery in the relationships and the setting.

Definitely. 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's set in a medieval monastery and the detective monk has to solve a series of murders while also dealing with religious and philosophical debates. There are lots of clues and red herrings throughout the story. Another good one is 'A is for Alibi' by Sue Grafton. It's a modern mystery with a female private investigator trying to solve a murder case that has many layers to it.

The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett is a must - read. It features the hard - boiled detective Sam Spade who gets involved in a search for a valuable statuette. Hammett's writing style is gritty and engaging.