Best Comedic Hollywood Mystery Novels: Any Recommendations?

I'd say 'The Coincidence Makers' is a great one. It has a unique take on how things happen in Hollywood - like - settings, with a touch of mystery and lots of comical situations. Another good one is 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry' which has elements that can be related to Hollywood in terms of self - discovery and there are some mystery - like aspects and comical encounters along the way. And 'The 100 - Year - Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared' is also a fun read with mystery and comedy set against a backdrop that can be compared to the chaos of Hollywood.

Agatha Christie's 'Why Didn't They Ask Evans?' is also a comedic mystery. Christie is known for her intricate mysteries, and this one has a lighter touch with some witty dialogue and unexpected twists that add to the comical aspect as the characters try to solve the mystery.

One popular one could be 'Fifty Shades of Grey' which has a Hollywood - like glamorous and passionate love story. It involves a complex relationship between the two main characters filled with intense emotions and desires.

I highly recommend 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson. It's a spooky mystery about a group of people staying in a haunted house. The atmosphere is really creepy. Another good one is 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James. The mystery of the ghosts and what they want from the governess is really interesting. And 'Midnight Dreary' by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child is also great for Halloween, with its mystery and horror elements.

A great mystery graphic novel is 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman. While it's also a Holocaust memoir, it has elements of mystery. The mystery lies in how the characters will survive in the face of such extreme horror. The use of animals to represent different ethnic groups is unique and adds an extra layer to the storytelling, making it a must - read in the graphic novel genre.

One great Midwest mystery novel is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. Although it's set in multiple locations, parts of it are in the Midwest. It's a thrilling read with the iconic character Hannibal Lecter. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn which is set in Missouri. The complex characters and the mystery surrounding a missing wife make it a page - turner. Also, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson has a Midwest - like small - town feel in some parts and is full of mystery and intrigue.

'The Hole' by Hye - young Pyun is also a notable Korean mystery novel. It tells the story of a woman who moves into a new apartment building that has a mysterious hole. The novel builds a sense of unease and mystery as she discovers strange things related to the hole and the people in the building. It explores themes of isolation and the unknown.

For a really fun and accessible read, try 'The Eyre Affair' by Jasper Fforde. It combines mystery, comedy, and a love for classic literature. The idea of characters being able to enter books and the wacky situations that follow are both engaging and humorous, which can draw in new readers to the comedic mystery genre.

A really good stand - alone mystery is 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It's a classic. Ten people are invited to an island, and one by one, they start to die in mysterious ways. Christie masterfully builds the suspense, and the isolated island setting makes the mystery even more intense.

One great YA murder mystery novel is 'One of Us Is Lying' by Karen M. McManus. It has a really engaging plot where a student dies during detention and all the other students in the room become suspects. It keeps you guessing throughout.