Can you recommend good modern detective novels for beginners?

Sure. 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night - Time' by Mark Haddon is a great start. It has a unique narrator who is on the autism spectrum and the mystery he tries to solve is both simple and engaging. Another good one is 'A Study in Scarlet Women' by Sherry Thomas. It's a reimagining of Sherlock Holmes but with a female protagonist, which makes it easy to follow and interesting. Also, 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith is very beginner - friendly. It has a charming setting in Botswana and simple, yet interesting, detective cases.

Sure. 'Nancy Drew' series is good for beginners. These novels follow the adventures of Nancy Drew, a young and intelligent detective, as she solves mysteries in her town. The language is relatively easy and the stories are engaging.

Sure. 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho is a great choice for beginners. It has a simple yet profound story about a shepherd boy on a journey to find his personal legend. The language is easy to understand and the message is inspiring.

For a more modern take, 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith is great. It's set in Botswana and features Precious Ramotswe, a kind - hearted and perceptive detective. The stories are easy to follow and full of local color.

Sure. 'The Thursday Murder Club' is a great choice for beginners. It has a fun and light - hearted tone while still having an interesting mystery to solve. The characters are charming and it's easy to follow. Another one is 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder'. It's a young adult detective novel, so it's not too complex but still has an exciting plot with lots of twists.

Sure. 'Sherlock Holmes' stories are excellent nyt detective novels for beginners. They are easy to read and follow. The character of Sherlock Holmes is iconic, with his brilliant deductive reasoning skills. His adventures are full of mystery and intrigue.

Sure. 'The Silver Blade Mystery' is a good start. It has a simple yet engaging plot that's easy to follow for those new to Eberron detective novels. The characters are well - developed, and it gives a good introduction to the Eberron setting.

Sure. 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. It has an exciting and spooky plot that draws readers in. The mystery of the Baskerville family curse and the terrifying hound is engaging.

Sure. 'The Cuckoo's Calling' by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling) is a good start. It has an interesting detective, Cormoran Strike, who is a war veteran turned private investigator. The mystery is engaging, and the characters are well - drawn.

I'd also recommend 'The Coffin Trail' by Martin Edwards. It's a good entry - level Edinburgh detective novel. It has an interesting detective protagonist and the Edinburgh setting is well - used to create an engaging mystery.