Well, 'Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter' by Tom Franklin also has its share of humor in the midst of its detective - type plot. It's set in the South and the characters' interactions and the small - town quirks add a touch of humor to the mystery - solving aspect.
Well, 'The Long Goodbye' is also highly recommended. This work delves deep into the character of Marlowe as he investigates a murder case. Chandler's writing style in this fiction is engaging, with his use of hard - boiled dialogue and detailed descriptions of the Los Angeles setting that really bring the story to life.
Another great one is 'The Hound of the Baskervilles', also by Conan Doyle. In this story, Holmes investigates the legend of a terrifying hound on the moors, filled with suspense and mystery that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
Sure. 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is a classic Philip Marlowe detective fiction. It's full of Chandler's signature hard - boiled style, with Marlowe getting involved in a complex web of mystery and crime in Los Angeles.
Definitely. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a must - read. Holmes can solve the most baffling cases through his amazing ratiocination. 'The Moonstone' by Wilkie Collins is also a classic. It has a complex plot that requires a lot of detective - like thinking to understand. And 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. Marlowe uses his wits and ratiocination to navigate through the seedy underworld while solving the mystery.
There are quite a few. 'The Blue Cross' by G. K. Chesterton featuring Father Brown is a notable one. Father Brown's simple yet profound detective work is shown here in a concise story. 'The Girl with the Silver Eyes' by Willo Davis Roberts is also a good detective flash fiction. It has a bit of a supernatural touch to its mystery, which makes it really interesting.
There's 'Monster' which is a very well - known manga in the detective fiction genre. It tells a dark and complex story about a doctor chasing a serial killer. The art and the psychological depth of the story are quite remarkable. Also, 'Psycho - Pass' is a great example. It's set in a future where people's mental states are constantly monitored, and the main characters are involved in solving crimes related to this system.
Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a must - read. It's full of brilliant detective work by Holmes.
One of the well - known Scotland detective crime fictions is the 'Rebus' series by Ian Rankin. It features Inspector John Rebus, who investigates various crimes in Edinburgh. Another great one is 'Tartan Noir' which often involves dark and complex crime stories set in Scotland.
Well, 'Detective Conan vs Dangan Ronpa: A Clash of Mysteries' is a great fan fiction. It pits Conan's deductive abilities against the complex and often devious plots in Dangan Ronpa. There's also a fan fic where Conan tries to solve the strange murders in the Dangan Ronpa - like environment, but he has to deal with the over - the - top personalities there as well.
Sure. The works of Dashiell Hammett are classic in this regard. His novels, such as 'The Maltese Falcon', feature hard - boiled detectives in a world full of crime and mystery. Handguns are often part of the toolkit of his characters as they navigate the dangerous streets and criminal underworld. Another classic is Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express'. While not as focused on handguns as some others, there are elements where firearms play a role in the complex murder mystery on the train.