What are some popular fiction detective books?

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

Well, 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is a highly popular detective fiction book. It introduced the world to Sam Spade, a tough private detective. 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is also well - liked. While it has a focus on a serial killer, the detective work by Clarice Starling is crucial to the story. And 'In the Woods' by Tana French is popular too. It has a detective dealing with a mystery that is intertwined with his own past, creating a very engaging read.

Another notable book is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. This modern detective story combines elements of mystery, crime, and thriller. It follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist and the hacker Lisbeth Salander as they investigate a decades - old disappearance filled with dark family secrets.

I think 'The Girl in the Spider's Web' was quite popular. It had a built - in fan base from the previous books in the series and attracted new readers with its exciting plot twists.

Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' is also very well - known. The story is set on a luxurious train where a murder occurs, and detective Hercule Poirot has to figure out who the killer is among a group of diverse and suspicious passengers. It's full of twists and turns that keep readers guessing until the end.

One popular example is 'The Talented Miss Highsmith' which delves into the life of Patricia Highsmith, who wrote some works with lesbian themes in the detective genre. Another is 'Sarah Waters' novels, like 'Fingersmith'. Her works often feature strong lesbian characters within complex mystery plots.

One popular science fiction detective book is 'Altered Carbon' by Richard K. Morgan. It combines a noir detective story with a far - future, high - tech setting where consciousness can be transferred between bodies. Another is 'The Caves of Steel' by Isaac Asimov. It features a detective, Elijah Baley, in a future where humans and robots co - exist, exploring themes of prejudice and cooperation. And 'Blindsight' by Peter Watts also falls into this category, with its complex exploration of consciousness and a crew on a mission to investigate an alien threat.

Well, there's the 'Cormoran Strike' series by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling). It has complex mysteries and a great detective character in Cormoran Strike. Then there's 'Inspector Morse' series. Morse is an Oxford - based detective who solves various crimes. And don't forget 'Miss Marple' series by Agatha Christie. Miss Marple, an elderly lady, uses her shrewd observations to solve mysteries.

One popular detective fiction series is the 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson. Another is the 'Hercule Poirot' series by Agatha Christie. Poirot is a meticulous Belgian detective with an egg - shaped head. And the 'Millennium' series by Stieg Larsson, which follows the investigations of Lisbeth Salander, a brilliant but troubled hacker.

Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None' is also very popular. Ten strangers are invited to an island and then they start to die one by one. Christie's ability to build suspense is amazing in this book. It's been adapted many times, which shows its popularity. The unique setting and the way the mystery unfolds make it a favorite among detective fiction lovers.