Can you name some of the best all time detective novels?

Then there's 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville. This epic story of Captain Ahab's obsessive hunt for the white whale is not only an adventure tale but also a deep exploration of human nature, fate, and the power of the sea. It has complex characters and profound themes.

Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' is one of the all - time best saling novels. It's a love story with complex characters like Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. The social commentary in the novel also makes it very interesting. Another is '1984' which is a dystopian classic that warns about totalitarianism and the loss of privacy and freedom.

Sure. 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy is often regarded as one of the greatest novels ever. It's a huge epic that delves deep into Russian society during the Napoleonic Wars. Another is 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes. This classic follows the adventures of a deluded knight. 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville is also a masterpiece, with its complex exploration of obsession.

One of the best is 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It introduced the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson. The stories are full of mystery, deduction, and unique characters.

Patricia Highsmith's 'Strangers on a Train' is also a classic psychological thriller. The idea of the two strangers swapping murders is both fascinating and disturbing. Highsmith is excellent at exploring the dark corners of the human psyche through this story.

Sure. 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is a well - known best - selling mystery. It has a complex relationship at its core and a plot full of twists.

Sure. 'The Chronicles of Narnia' by C.S. Lewis is a classic among best - sold fantasy novels. It takes readers on adventures in the magical land of Narnia, filled with talking animals, mythical creatures, and a battle between good and evil. It has been loved by generations for its charming and imaginative storytelling.

Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen is a best - seller. It's a story about love, family, and social class in 19th - century England. The relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy is one of the most famous in literature.

Sure. 'The Thin Man' by Dashiell Hammett is a great one. It has an interesting detective couple, Nick and Nora Charles, who solve crimes while also having a charming and witty relationship.

Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie has an amazing twist. The way the murders are carried out and the real identity of the killer is revealed in a very unexpected way. All the red herrings in the story lead the reader astray until the final revelation.