Can you recommend a few novels from the '100 best crime thriller novels' for a beginner in this genre?

Sure. 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is a great start. It has all the elements of classic crime fiction like a hard - boiled detective, Philip Marlowe, and a convoluted mystery full of shady characters.

Sure. 'The Woman in White' by Wilkie Collins is a great start. It has an interesting mystery and a good pace. Also, 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a classic. It's easy to follow and full of suspense. 'The Silence of the Lambs' is also suitable. It's very engaging despite its dark themes.

Sure, 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. The short stories are easy to follow and introduce you to the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his deductive reasoning.

A book like 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. It's set in a seedy underworld and has a hard - boiled detective trying to solve a mystery. Chandler's writing style is unique, with his sharp dialogue and detailed descriptions of the noir - like setting.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' is a great one. It has a complex mystery and interesting characters.

I'd recommend 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith. It has a unique African setting and a charming detective. 'The Bone Collector' by Jeffery Deaver is a classic in the crime thriller genre. The detailed forensic aspects and the race against time to catch the killer are really exciting. Also, 'The Killing Floor' by Lee Child, which introduces the popular character Jack Reacher, is a great read.

Sure. 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown is a great start. It has a fast - paced plot full of mystery and historical references that are both interesting and easy to follow. It'll introduce you to the world of thrillers quite well.

Sure. 'The Snowman' by Jo Nesbø is really good. It's a chilling story about a serial killer who leaves snowmen at the crime scenes. The detective, Harry Hole, is a complex and interesting character. Another one is 'Before I Go to Sleep' by S. J. Watson. The protagonist has amnesia and as she tries to piece together her past, she discovers some disturbing things related to a possible crime. It's a real page - turner.

For a beginner, I'd recommend 'Double Indemnity'. It has a clear - cut plot about insurance fraud and murder. The characters are well - defined, and you can easily understand the motives behind their actions. Also, 'The Thin Man' is a good choice. It has a bit of humor along with the mystery, which makes it an enjoyable read while still being a classic crime noir novel.

Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a great start. It's a classic with a simple yet very engaging mystery. Ten strangers are lured to an island and then start to die one by one, and you're left guessing who the killer is.