Can you recommend the best detective novel for beginners?

Well, 'Cam Jansen' audiobooks are perfect for beginners. Cam has a photographic memory which she uses to solve mysteries. The stories are short and straightforward. 'The Boxcar Children' mystery audiobooks are also a good start. The children in the story are amateur detectives and the stories are written in a way that is easy to understand and enjoy for those just starting out with detective novels in audio form.

You might also like 'The Speckled Band' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It's a shorter Sherlock Holmes story with a clear mystery, a spooky atmosphere, and Holmes' brilliant deductions, which is perfect for getting into English detective stories.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great choice for beginners. It's a collection of short stories, but they are easy to follow and introduce you to the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his methods. Another good one is 'The Cat Who...' series by Lilian Jackson Braun. These novels are cozy mysteries with an easy - going detective in the form of a cat - loving journalist. And 'Murder on the Orient Express' by Agatha Christie. It has a simple yet captivating mystery set on a train with a diverse cast of characters.

Sure. 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' is a good start. It's a classic detective story with some undertones of loyalty and friendship that can be seen as a form of romance. It's not too complex in terms of the detective plot, so beginners can easily follow. Another one is 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency'. The simple and warm - hearted stories of the detective in Botswana and her relationships are easy to understand. Also, 'Murder on the Orient Express' by Agatha Christie has a great detective mystery and some interesting relationships among the characters that beginners can enjoy.

For beginners, 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by James M. Cain is a good start. It has a simple yet engaging plot that will introduce you to the world of American detective novels.

For beginners, the 'Nancy Drew' series is a great choice. It has simple yet engaging mysteries that are easy to follow. The character of Nancy Drew is a young and resourceful detective, and the stories are set in various interesting locations.

For beginners, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' is a good choice. It has a modern - day setting and a strong female character, Lisbeth Salander, who is involved in detective work. The mystery is engaging and will draw you in. 'In the Woods' is also a great beginner's read. It combines elements of mystery and personal drama in the life of the detective.

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.

For beginners, 'The Dry' by Jane Harper is a great choice. It has a straightforward yet engaging plot. Set in a small Australian town during a drought, it follows a detective as he investigates a series of murders. The writing is accessible and the setting is vividly described.

For beginners, 'Sherlock Holmes' short stories are great. They are easy to follow and Holmes' deductive reasoning is really interesting to learn from. 'The Speckled Band' is a good starting point. Another one is 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It has a simple yet engaging plot that will hook beginners into the world of detective stories.