What are some classic horror detective novels?

A great detective horror novel is 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It's about a family in an isolated hotel, and the father's slow descent into madness which has elements of horror and mystery as the family tries to figure out what's really going on. Also, 'Rosemary's Baby' by Ira Levin is a good one. It has a sense of mystery as Rosemary tries to understand the strange happenings around her pregnancy, and it's full of horror elements.

Well, 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James can be considered one. It has an ambiguous and spooky story that is like a detective story in a way as the governess tries to figure out what is really going on with the children. 'Rosemary's Baby' by Ira Levin also has elements of horror and mystery. As Rosemary discovers strange things happening around her during her pregnancy, it's like she's trying to detect the truth behind all the odd occurrences. And 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier. The new wife in the story is constantly trying to solve the mystery of the first wife, Rebecca, all while in a rather eerie and suspenseful atmosphere that has horror undertones.

One classic is 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson solving complex mysteries.

Some notable occult detective novels include 'Anno Dracula' by Kim Newman. It has a detective - style exploration within a world where Dracula has won and the occult is very much part of society. 'The Mammoth Book of New Sherlock Holmes Adventures' also has some stories that touch on the occult in the context of Sherlock Holmes - like investigations. And 'The Necromancers' by Maurice Level is an occult detective story where the characters deal with the mysteries of the afterlife and the powers that govern it.

One classic is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It combines a medieval monastery setting with detective work. Another is 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' which has elements of magic and mystery in a historical fantasy context. And then there's 'The Dresden Files' series, which features a wizard detective in a modern urban fantasy world.

Well, 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by James M. Cain can be considered a black detective novel in a sense. It has elements of crime and mystery, though it's also a noir - ish love story. Then there's 'Strangers on a Train' by Patricia Highsmith. The psychological thriller aspect and the cat - and - mouse game between the characters give it a detective - like feel. And 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson has a lot of dark and complex detective work.

Some great old detective novels include Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue'. It is considered the first modern detective story. Then there's 'The Moonstone' by Wilkie Collins, which is often regarded as an important precursor to the modern detective novel. Christie's 'And Then There Were None' is also very famous. It has a unique and tense plot where a group of people are trapped on an island and being killed one by one.

One of the classic detective stories novels is 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson. Another great one is 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' which is filled with mystery and suspense.

One classic is 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson solving complex mysteries in Victorian London. Another is 'Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express'. In this novel, Hercule Poirot has to figure out who committed the murder on a train filled with a diverse cast of characters. Also, 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is a great example. It follows detective Sam Spade as he gets involved in a hunt for a valuable statuette.

One of the best is 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson. The stories are full of mystery and Holmes' amazing deductive reasoning skills.