What are some popular wilderness mystery novels?

One popular wilderness horror novel is 'The Ruins' by Scott Smith. It's set in a Mexican jungle where a group of tourists encounter a menacing and deadly presence. Another is 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer. The story takes place in a strange, overgrown area known as Area X, full of disturbing and unknowable terrors. And 'The Ritual' by Adam Nevill is also great. It follows a group of friends who take a shortcut through a Scandinavian forest and face a dark, ancient evil.

One popular wilderness romance novel is 'The Mountain Between Us'. It tells a story of two strangers who are stranded in the wilderness and gradually develop a deep connection. Another is 'Wild at Heart' which often features a hero or heroine with a strong connection to nature and the wild, and the romantic relationship that blossoms in that setting.

One popular wilderness fiction novel is 'The Call of the Wild' by Jack London. It tells the story of a dog named Buck who is forced to adapt to the harsh wilderness of the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush. Another is 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen. The protagonist, Brian, has to survive in the Canadian wilderness alone after a plane crash. 'My Side of the Mountain' by Jean Craighead George is also well - known. It's about a boy who decides to live in the Catskill Mountains on his own.

Well, 'The Martian' by Andy Weir can be considered in a sense. Although it's set on Mars, it's all about Mark Watney's struggle to survive in an extremely hostile, wilderness - like environment. Then there's 'Island of the Blue Dolphins' by Scott O'Dell. The main character is left alone on an island and has to use her skills to survive. And 'Julie of the Wolves' by Jean Craighead George also involves wilderness survival.

One popular one is 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen. It tells the story of a boy who has to survive in the wilderness alone after a plane crash. Another is 'My Side of the Mountain' by Jean Craighead George, which follows a boy as he tries to live off the land in the Catskill Mountains.

Gillian Flynn's 'Gone Girl'. It offers a modern take on the mystery genre. The story twists and turns as it follows the disappearance of a woman and the subsequent investigation which reveals many secrets about the relationship between the main characters.

One popular 2018 mystery novel is 'The Woman in the Window' by A.J. Finn. It's a psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its unreliable narrator and a mysterious neighbor.

Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' is a classic. It has a complex plot with a murder on a train and a detective, Hercule Poirot, who has to figure out who the killer is among a group of suspects. There are many twists and turns in the story which make it really engaging.

Sure. 'The Lost Trail in the Wilderness' is a good start. It has a simple yet engaging plot where a young adventurer gets lost in the wilderness and soon realizes there's a mystery behind his being lost. It's easy to follow and gets you into the genre.

One popular paranormal mystery novel is 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It combines elements of the paranormal with mystery as the characters face terrifying and unexplained phenomena in the haunted Overlook Hotel.