Can you recommend some great detective fiction works?

One of the well - known works is 'The Case of Charles Dexter Ward' by H.P. Lovecraft himself. It follows the investigation into the strange behavior of a man named Charles Dexter Ward, which leads to the discovery of some very dark and ancient secrets. Another is 'The Call of Cthulhu' which also has detective - like elements as characters try to figure out the mystery behind the cult and the terrifying Cthulhu entity.

Sure. 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is a classic Flynn - style detective fiction. It features a tough private detective, Marlowe, who gets involved in a complex web of mystery and crime.

Sure. 'Case Histories' by Kate Atkinson is a great example. It's set in Edinburgh and has a complex detective story. Also, Alexander McCall Smith's '44 Scotland Street' series, while not strictly detective fiction, has elements of mystery and is set in Edinburgh. It gives a wonderful view of the city's daily life and the small mysteries that can occur within it.

There is 'The Strange Case of the Disappearing Book' in Portuguese detective fiction. This work has a very interesting premise where a rare book disappearance leads to a series of mysterious events. Many Portuguese detective fictions are not as well - known globally as some English or American ones, but they are rich in local flavor. They often incorporate the beautiful Portuguese landscapes and the idiosyncrasies of its people into the stories.

I would recommend 'The Draining Lake' also by Arnaldur Indriðason. His works are popular in the genre of Icelandic detective fiction. In this book, as in his others, he creates a vivid picture of Icelandic life while presenting a complex mystery. Another work could be 'Snowblind' by Ragnar Jónasson. It has a really interesting take on crime in a small Icelandic town, with a great sense of atmosphere.

In detective fiction, 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is a must - read. It's a hard - boiled detective story. For police fiction, 'NYPD Red' series by James Patterson is really good. It gives a vivid picture of the New York Police Department and its cases.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson, with their exciting adventures in Victorian London. Another one is 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. It's a hard - boiled detective story full of mystery and intrigue. And 'Murder on the Orient Express' by Agatha Christie is also excellent. The complex plot and diverse characters make it a must - read.

Sure. For detective fiction, 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic. It has the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes solving all kinds of mysteries. In crime fiction, 'The Godfather' by Mario Puzo is great. It shows the world of organized crime in a vivid way.

One of the most renowned works of fiction is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It's a novel that deals with important social issues in a fictional Southern town. 'Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien is a epic work of fiction in the form of a trilogy of novels. It creates a vast and detailed fictional world. And 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling, which are novels that have enchanted millions with their fictional magic world.

There are many excellent 'novel fiction' works. 'The Great Gatsby' is a famous one. It shows the hollowness of the American Dream through the story of Jay Gatsby. 'Lord of the Flies' is a gripping novel that explores human nature when a group of boys are stranded on an island. 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville is also a great choice, with its in - depth exploration of obsession and the sea.