What are some popular literary mystery novels?

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 of the best is 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It's a mystery in the sense of the enigma surrounding Gatsby's true self, his past, and his intentions. The allure of the Jazz Age and the complex characters add to the mystery.

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.

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Well, there's 'The Plot' which is a really good new literary mystery novel. It plays with the idea of a writer stealing a plot and all the mystery that unfolds from there. Then there's 'The Chain' which is quite thrilling, with a disturbing premise of a chain - letter - like kidnapping mystery. Also, 'The Guest List' by Lucy Foley is a great addition to the new mystery novels, set in an isolated location full of secrets.

One common device is foreshadowing. For example, an author might mention a small detail early on, like a strange mark on a door, which later turns out to be crucial to solving the mystery. Another is red herrings. These are false clues that mislead the reader and the characters in the story. Suspense is also a key device. The author builds it up by creating a sense of impending danger or an unanswered question that keeps the reader turning the pages.

Well, 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides is a beach mystery novel worth reading. The mystery of a woman who stops talking after killing her husband is really engaging. 'The Reversal' by Michael Connelly is another. It has a mystery that is both thought - provoking and can keep you entertained during a beach day. Also, 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt, which has a group of students involved in a mystery that dates back to their college days, and its literary style makes it a great choice for a beach mystery read.

Some mystery visual novels that are worth checking out are 'Clannad' (while it has other elements too, it has a mystery - filled storyline regarding the girl's past), 'Higurashi no Naku Koro ni' which is filled with mystery and horror elements. In this game, strange things keep happening in a small village and you need to figure out the truth behind all these events.

Well, 'Bitter Springs' is also a great Wyoming mystery novel. It delves deep into the Wyoming landscape and weaves a complex mystery around the characters. The author does a wonderful job of creating an atmosphere that is both mysterious and true to Wyoming's nature. There are various sub - plots that all come together to form a great mystery story.