Another one is 'Perfume: The Story of a Murderer' by Patrick Süskind. It's strange because the main character has an extraordinary sense of smell and becomes a murderer in his pursuit of the perfect scent. The novel delves deep into the dark and obsessive nature of the protagonist while also painting a vivid picture of 18th - century France.
One strange detective novel is 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. It has a convoluted plot filled with complex characters and shadowy motives. The story is set in a seedy underbelly of society, and the detective, Philip Marlowe, has to navigate through a web of lies and deceptions.
Sure. 'The Cuckoo's Calling' by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling) is a good start. It has an interesting detective, Cormoran Strike, who is a war veteran turned private investigator. The mystery is engaging, and the characters are well - drawn.
I don't think it will meet your needs, but I'll try my best to recommend a novel that is most relevant to your description."The Murderer" is a mystery detective novel written by the author, Fox Cat 1015. The general plot of this novel is: One of them was a young detective who hid his true identity as a "pseudo-rich second-generation heir", while the other was a "pseudo-loli" sentimental girl who loved to get to the bottom of things. The mysterious emissary who appeared out of thin air could always turn the gears of fate and save them from disaster. Was it a kiss of luck from the God of Fate, or was it a scheme from the mastermind behind the scenes? While working together to trace the source of the mysterious power, they also had to do their best to solve one unique bizarre case after another. While they were working together to deduce the case and pursue the culprit, they had to inadvertently develop subtle and complicated feelings! ---------------------------- New York Detective was a mystery detective novel written by the author, 777D Cat. The general plot of the novel was: Detective? No, no, no, I'm not. I'm really not… ---------------------------- "The Strange Case" was a suspense-mystery detective novel written by the author, Wu Jian Wen. The general plot of this novel was: Truth and falsehood, truth and falsehood, inaction, existence and nothingness, searching for the truth in the fog. Little brothers, this is my first time writing a novel. I'm a newbie, O(headquarter)O. ---------------------------- "DV Cat and Mouse Game" was a mystery detective novel written by the author, Xi Yao Fusheng. The general plot of the novel was: A group of criminal investigation geniuses were locked in the world of deduction, and a cat-and-mouse game quietly played out. He had to be in the middle of a real case to solve the truth before he could leave. Humanity, emotions, morals, desires, all the beauty and ugliness were revealed. The winner of this game, are we reduced to rats, or are we the cats who created the game? I'll only know if I try... ---------------------------- "The Eye of the Buddha is Blind" was a suspense-mystery detective novel written by the author Eat Rabbit and Horse. The general plot of this novel was: The Legend of Han Ancient Costume "The Residence of the Soul" Wuxia Wind Cracking Mystery Case "Kidnapping Girl Under the Moon" "Blade Peak", trample on evil filth The Phantom of the Bed brings you back to your childhood nightmare "Nandagang""Eighty miles leper array, mourning everywhere." Six major cases, a blind young man, let's see how he will solve the case. ---------------------------- 427 Detective Agency was a mystery detective novel written by Lu Kezhu. The general plot of the novel was: The nightmare that he couldn't escape, the quagmire that he was trapped in, the temperature that he couldn't touch, the good and evil that he couldn't distinguish, what kind of story was behind one bizarre case after another? Why did such a detective agency exist? There was a deeper meaning behind this. The reason why the 427 Detective Agency was named 427 was also the final mystery of the case. To explore the secrets of human nature, to find the lost warmth, and to solve more mysteries together with them… ---------------------------- "Detective Records of the Special Operations Group" was a suspense-mystery detective novel written by the author, Leisure Moon. The general plot of the novel was: The FBI agents on loan, the sharpshooters from the sniper team, and a few other agents with special skills had formed a special operation team that was responsible for investigating perverted murders and serial murders. He wanted to see how the few of them would grow and break out of their cocoons and become butterflies in the process of solving the case. He wanted to see how they dealt with their love lives outside of work. Let's wait and see how the newbie team will become the Terminator of Crime! ---------------------------- "The Nine Mysteries" was a suspense-mystery detective novel written by the author, Chao Zha Fen Jia Rou. The general plot of the novel was: Dragon Murder, Campus Unbelievable Haunted Murder, Space Murder, Mountain City Astrology Murder, Human Compulsion Murder Case, Premonition Murder. There were many unsolved cases, exquisite and incredible tricks, perfect alibis, and cases that only God could commit. A detective with persecutory paranoia and disregard for human life, a rookie police officer who had just entered the police force, and a strange thug with brain problems. How should they solve the strange case step by step, uncover the seemingly impossible truth, interrogate the ugliest side of human nature, and finally step by step into the irreparable end... ---------------------------- "The Lost Trace of Serious Crime" was a suspense-mystery detective novel written by the author, Xue Song. The general plot of this novel was: The detective expert led his Serious Crime Investigation Unit to solve the story of one serious crime after another. The novel was close to reality. The story was tense, twisted, and vivid, similar to the TV series Serious Crime Division 6. ---------------------------- "Campus Detective" was a mystery detective novel written by the author, Love June. The general plot of the novel was: A recording and an accident had accidentally dragged the university student, Suyman, into a secret case that was being investigated.
Unreliable narrators are quite strange. They can make the reader question everything they read. For instance, the detective might be an alcoholic and his perception of events could be distorted, which adds an element of mystery and doubt to the story.
One strange element could be an overly complex and convoluted mystery that seems to have no logical solution at first. For example, in some hardboiled detective novels, the crime might involve a series of seemingly unconnected events and characters, which makes it really difficult for the detective to piece things together. It keeps the reader on their toes as they try to figure it out along with the detective.
One of the best detective novels is 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It introduced the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson. The complex mysteries and Holmes' deductive reasoning make it a classic.
😋I recommend two detective novels and a novel about strange things. The first book was "Daily Life of Detective Students", which was about several detective students with special abilities solving various strange cases on campus. The second book was "The Immortal Knight", which was about the pure love story between a detective and a knight. As for strange novels, I recommend Strange Hotel Monogatari. It tells the story of whether consciousness can be taken out like an organ. It's very intriguing. I hope you like my recommendation, Mwah ~😗
One of the top strange long novels could be 'Finnegans Wake' by James Joyce. It's known for its complex language and dream - like narrative structure that makes it quite strange. Another might be 'House of Leaves' which plays with the layout of the text and has a very disorienting and strange plot about a house that is larger on the inside than the outside.
One great strange fantasy novel is 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll. It's full of absurd and illogical situations like a girl shrinking and growing while exploring a wonderland filled with strange creatures. Another is 'The Neverending Story' which takes readers on a journey through a magical world where the line between fantasy and reality blurs. And 'The Sandman' series by Neil Gaiman also has a very strange and dream - like quality to its fantasy world.
Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' is also very popular. The story takes place on a train where a murder occurs, and detective Hercule Poirot has to figure out who the killer is among the diverse group of passengers. Christie is known for her intricate plots and clever twists.
One of the greatest detective novels is 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It introduced the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson. Another is 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett, which features the hard - boiled detective Sam Spade. Also, 'Murder on the Orient Express' by Agatha Christie is a classic, with Hercule Poirot solving a complex murder on a train.