Can you recommend some top mystery novels?

Sure. One of the top mystery novels is 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It has a very suspenseful plot where ten strangers are lured to an island and then start getting killed one by one. Another great one is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It features a complex mystery involving a journalist and a hacker girl solving a decades - old disappearance case. 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is also among the best. It has a hard - boiled detective trying to solve various mysteries in a seedy underworld. 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is a modern classic with a very twisty plot about a missing wife and the secrets in a marriage. And 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Arthur Conan Doyle, a Sherlock Holmes mystery that's full of mystery and danger on the moors.

Sure. 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown is a well - known mystery suspense novel. It combines historical facts with a fast - paced mystery plot that involves a murder in the Louvre and a search for a powerful secret. It takes readers on a journey through different locations in Europe.

Sure. 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is a top - notch American mystery novel. It introduced the terrifying character Hannibal Lecter. The story of FBI trainee Clarice Starling trying to catch a serial killer with Lecter's help is gripping.

Definitely. 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier is a mystery - filled novel. The unnamed protagonist is haunted by the memory of her husband's first wife, Rebecca. And 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco is a complex mystery set in a medieval monastery, full of secrets and philosophical undertones. It's a really interesting read.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson can be considered for older teens. It's a complex mystery involving a journalist and a hacker girl. 'The 39 Clues' series is also great for teens. It's an action - packed mystery series that follows siblings on a global treasure hunt. 'The Inheritance Games' by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a popular teen mystery novel. It's about a girl who inherits a billionaire's fortune and has to solve the mystery behind it.

Definitely. 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a must - mention from the top 50. It has the iconic Sherlock Holmes investigating a supernatural - seeming mystery on the moors. 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier also belongs to this list. It's a mystery - filled gothic novel with a new wife trying to uncover the secrets of her husband's first wife, Rebecca. There are many layers of mystery in this story. And 'A Study in Scarlet' by Arthur Conan Doyle, which is the first story to introduce Sherlock Holmes, is also a great pick.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' is a highly rated mystery novel. It has a complex plot full of twists and turns. Another one is 'Gone Girl', which keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its mind - boggling mystery. Also, 'Sherlock Holmes' series are classic top - rated mystery novels that have been popular for a very long time.

'The Kiss Quotient' by Helen Hoang is also among the top. It features an autistic woman who decides to hire an escort to teach her about sex and relationships. The mystery lies in how they will navigate their different worlds and emotions. It's a heartwarming and steamy read with a great mystery element.

One of the top modern mystery novels is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It has a complex plot full of twists and turns. The characters are well - developed, especially the relationship between the two main characters which is full of secrets. Another great one is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It features a unique female lead, Lisbeth Salander, who is brilliant at solving mysteries. And 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides is also a top choice. The mystery of the silent patient keeps you hooked from start to finish.

I would also recommend 'Gosick'. The story is set in a European - like academy and follows the adventures of Victorique, a brilliant girl who solves mysteries. The mysteries range from murders to historical secrets. The artful writing and the development of the relationship between the main characters make it a top pick.