Can you recommend some Brighton detective novels for beginners?

Well, 'Murder in Brighton' is also quite well - known. It follows the investigation of a brutal murder in Brighton. The characters are well - developed, and the plot twists keep you on the edge of your seat as the detective tries to piece together the clues.

Yes, Brighton Rock can be classified as a detective novel. It involves elements of mystery and investigation.

Sure. 'The Rebus Series' by Ian Rankin is a good start. It's easy to follow and the character of Rebus is very engaging. Another one is 'Case Histories' by Kate Atkinson. It has an interesting plot and is set in Scotland which gives it a unique flavor.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Arsène Lupin' is a good start. The stories are exciting and not too complex. Lupin's character is very appealing and the plots are full of action and mystery.

Sure. 'The Silver Blade Mystery' is a good start. It has a simple yet engaging plot that's easy to follow for those new to Eberron detective novels. The characters are well - developed, and it gives a good introduction to the Eberron setting.

Sure. 'Nancy Drew' series is good for beginners. These novels follow the adventures of Nancy Drew, a young and intelligent detective, as she solves mysteries in her town. The language is relatively easy and the stories are engaging.

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. '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'd also recommend 'The Coffin Trail' by Martin Edwards. It's a good entry - level Edinburgh detective novel. It has an interesting detective protagonist and the Edinburgh setting is well - used to create an engaging mystery.

Honestly, finding a 'pi detective novel' for beginners might be a bit of a challenge. But if you think about it, any detective story that involves some form of numerical or geometric mystery could be a starting point. A beginner could start with general detective novels where the detective has to figure out patterns or sequences. Then, as they get more into the genre, they can start looking for those rare 'pi detective novels' that might be out there. For instance, a story where the location of the next crime is predicted using a pi - based formula could be really exciting once you have a basic understanding of detective stories.