Can you recommend great mystery novels for beginners?

Sure. 'Nancy Drew' series is a great choice for beginners. It has simple yet interesting mystery plots that are easy to follow. The main character, Nancy Drew, is a young and resourceful detective who solves various cases, like missing heirlooms or strange disappearances.

For those who like a bit of a spooky mystery, 'The Graveyard Book' by Neil Gaiman could be a good choice. It's about a boy who is raised by ghosts in a graveyard. While it has elements of the supernatural, it also has a mystery at its core as the boy tries to figure out his past and the danger that lurks outside the graveyard.

The Sherlock Holmes stories, like 'A Study in Scarlet', are also good for beginners. The language is not overly complicated and you get to see the amazing deductive reasoning of Holmes right from the start.

Sure. 'The Death of Mrs. Westaway' by Ruth Ware is a good choice for beginners. It has a classic mystery feel with a young woman who gets drawn into a family mystery she didn't expect. The plot is engaging and not overly complicated.

Sure. 'The Maid' by Nita Prose is a great start. It has a simple yet engaging mystery and the main character is very likeable. It's easy to follow and has a touch of humor.

Sure. 'The Cold Dish' is a good start. It's not too complex and gives a great introduction to Wyoming - based mysteries.

Sure. 'Croak' by Gina Damico is a good start. It has a unique concept of Grim Reapers as sort of detectives. The main character's snarky attitude and the absurd situations she gets into make it a fun and easy - to - follow comedic mystery.

I would recommend 'The Darkest Evening' by Ann Cleeves. While not strictly Minnesota - only, it has a similar small - town mystery feel that many Minnesota mystery novels have. It's a great read for beginners as it has a clear mystery to solve and interesting characters that draw you into the story.

Sure. 'The Martian Chronicles' by Ray Bradbury is a good start. It has short stories that touch on various aspects of human - alien interactions on Mars, with a touch of mystery in each story. Another one is 'A Wrinkle in Time' which has elements of traveling through space and encountering strange, otherworldly beings that are somewhat of a mystery.

Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a great start. It's easy to follow and has a really gripping storyline. The isolated setting and the way the characters start to suspect each other is really exciting.