Can you recommend some top detective fiction novels for beginners?

Sure. 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. It has an exciting and spooky plot that draws readers in. The mystery of the Baskerville family curse and the terrifying hound is engaging.

Sure. 'Nancy Drew' series is a great choice for beginners. These novels follow the adventures of Nancy Drew, a young and resourceful detective. The stories are relatively easy to follow and are filled with mystery and intrigue. They are often set in small - town or domestic environments, which makes them accessible.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a great start. The short stories are easy to follow and introduce the amazing deductive skills of Sherlock Holmes in a very engaging way.

For beginners, I'd recommend 'The Cuckoo's Calling' by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling). It has a well - crafted mystery, a likable detective, Cormoran Strike. 'The Poet' by Michael Connelly is also a good choice. The plot is full of suspense and it gives a good introduction to the crime fiction genre. And 'A is for Alibi' by Sue Grafton. Kinsey Millhone, the detective in the story, is a strong and independent character, and the story is a great example of a private - eye mystery.

For beginners, 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is also excellent. It's set on an isolated island where ten people start getting killed one by one. The suspense builds throughout the story, and Christie keeps you guessing until the very end. It's a great example of her ability to create a tightly - knit mystery.

I recommend "Detective Growth System in the Conan World." This book is a light novel, a derivative doujinshi novel, which is very suitable for the introduction of detectives. After the protagonist transmigrated, he was forced to be bound to a detective growth system. He needed to complete various cases to obtain experience and rewards, so that readers could learn detective skills and reasoning ideas in the plot. At the same time, they could also better understand Conan's worldview and characters. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗

I'd also recommend 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern. It has a touch of mystery and detective - like elements as the two main characters are pitted against each other in a magical circus. There are secrets to uncover and a sense of the supernatural that pervades the entire story. The writing is beautiful and it's an engaging read for those new to supernatural detective novels.

I would also recommend Maurizio de Giovanni's novels. They are well - written and provide an interesting introduction to the Naples detective genre, with engaging plots and characters that draw you in right from the start.

Sure. 'The Thin Man' by Dashiell Hammett is a great start. It has an engaging plot and a likable detective couple. It's not overly complex, making it accessible for those new to detective novels.

I'd recommend 'Auntie Mame' by Patrick Dennis. It has a part set in Paris and has some detective - like elements. The story is really fun and easy to follow. You'll get to experience Paris through the eyes of the characters while also enjoying the mystery aspect. And it's a great starting point if you're new to this genre.