Who are some well - known fictional detective characters in books?

One of the famous fictional characters is Harry Potter. He's popular because of his magical adventures and the courage he shows in facing challenges.

Katniss. Katniss Everdeen from 'The Hunger Games' is a strong and brave character. She volunteers for the Hunger Games to save her sister and becomes a symbol of resistance in a dystopian world.

In well - known detective fiction, we have Philip Marlowe. He is a private detective in Raymond Chandler's works, like 'The Big Sleep'. He is a complex character, cynical yet with a strong sense of justice. Miss Marple, another creation of Agatha Christie, is an elderly spinster who has a sharp mind and uses her knowledge of human nature to solve crimes. And there's Nero Wolfe, a large and brilliant detective who loves his orchids and solving mysteries from his home in Rex Stout's novels.

One of the most famous fictional places is Middle - earth from J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' series. It has various regions like the Shire, where hobbits live, and Mordor, a dark and dangerous land. Another is Hogwarts from the 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling. It's a magical school full of secrets, hidden passages, and different houses for students to belong to. Wonderland from 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' is also well - known, with its strange creatures and illogical landscapes.

The Nebula Award is significant for science fiction and fantasy fictional books. It's awarded by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. The National Book Award for Fiction is also a big one. It showcases some of the best fictional works in the United States, covering a wide range of literary styles and voices within the realm of fiction.

One well - known one is 'The Necronomicon' in the works of H.P. Lovecraft. It's a fictional grimoire that has become very famous in horror and occult - inspired fiction.

One example is 'The Book of Mormon'. It is considered a religious text by the Latter - Day Saints, but from a non - Mormon perspective, it can be seen as a fictional religious work in that it is based on religious revelations and stories that are not part of the mainstream Judeo - Christian canon. Another could be the various books in the 'His Dark Materials' series which create their own religious - like cosmology with elements such as daemons and the Authority.

Edgar Allan Poe is an important figure as he was one of the early writers of detective - like stories. Stieg Larsson is more modern and his 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' series got a lot of attention. Gillian Flynn is known for her psychological mystery novels like 'Gone Girl'.

The most prominent fictional veterinarian in 1800s books is Dr. Dolittle. His character was not only a veterinarian but also a great friend to the animals. His stories were full of his attempts to solve the problems of the animals he cared for. Whether it was a sick elephant or a lost bird, Dr. Dolittle was there to help. His ability to talk to animals set him apart from other fictional characters and made him a beloved figure in literature.

Well, Arthur Conan Doyle is a very well - known author of detective novels. His Sherlock Holmes stories are iconic. Then there is Agatha Christie. She wrote a large number of detective novels with intricate plots and interesting characters. Also, Edgar Allan Poe can be considered an early figure in detective fiction with his stories that had elements of mystery and detection.