Can you recommend some best 2020 detective novels?

Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' is an early and important detective story. It introduced many of the concepts that would later define the detective genre, such as the brilliant detective solving a seemingly impossible crime through logical analysis.

Another good crime detective novel is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. While it's not a traditional detective story in the sense of having a detective as the main character, it is a masterful mystery about a woman's disappearance and the secrets that unfold as the search for her progresses. It keeps you guessing until the very end.

One of the best is 'The Shadow of the Wind' by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. It's a captivating mystery set in Barcelona, filled with complex characters and a dark, atmospheric plot.

Sure. 'From Hell' is a great detective graphic novel. It's a fictionalized account of the Jack the Ripper murders. The detailed art and the in - depth exploration of the era and the possible motives make it stand out. Another is 'Chew' which has a very unique premise. The main character has the ability to get psychic impressions from the things he eats, and he uses this to solve crimes. It's a really interesting take on the detective genre. And 'Blacksad' is also excellent. It features a cat detective in a noir - ish world full of different animal characters and complex mysteries.

One of the best recent detective novels is 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides. It has a great plot full of twists and turns. The story revolves around a woman who stops speaking after murdering her husband, and a psychotherapist is determined to find out why.

Another great one is Henning Mankell's 'Wallander' series. These novels are known for their in - depth exploration of human nature and the character of Kurt Wallander, a troubled detective. The stories are often set in the Swedish landscape, adding to the moody atmosphere.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson, solving various mysterious cases in Victorian London.

One of the best noir detective novels is 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. It features the iconic detective Philip Marlowe and has a complex plot filled with mystery and intrigue.

Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' is not only a classic detective story but also has a historical aspect as it's set on the famous Orient Express. Poirot, the detective, has to solve a murder among a group of passengers, and Christie's masterful plot - twists keep readers on their toes.

Another good one is 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. It has its share of violence as private detective Philip Marlowe navigates the seedy underworld of Los Angeles. Chandler's writing style is very engaging, and Marlowe is a classic detective figure dealing with various violent situations.