Can you recommend the best US crime novels for beginners?

For beginners, 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' by Mark Twain is a great choice. It's an easy - to - read and fun story about a boy's adventures in a small town. Another good one is 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White. It has a simple yet heartwarming story about friendship between a pig and a spider. 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton is also suitable for beginners as it deals with relatable themes of teenage life and social class differences.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a great start. The stories are short and easy to follow, and the mysteries are engaging. Another good one is 'The Cat Who...' series by Lilian Jackson Braun. It's more light - hearted compared to some darker crime novels.

For beginners, 'True Grit' is a great start. It has a straightforward plot that's easy to follow. The main character's quest for justice with the help of the marshal is engaging.

For beginners, 'The Pelican Brief' by John Grisham is a great choice. It has a straightforward plot about a law student who uncovers a political conspiracy. The writing is accessible and engaging.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' is a good start. It has an engaging mystery and a strong female character in Lisbeth Salander. It's easy to get into the story. Another one is 'Big Little Lies'. The writing style is accessible, and the story is full of drama and mystery. It's not too complex for beginners.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. The short stories are easy to follow and introduce you to the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his methods of deduction.

I'd recommend 'The Snowman' by Jo Nesbø. It's a great starting point as it has a really engaging plot. It's about a serial killer who leaves a snowman at the crime scenes. The main character, Harry Hole, is easy to follow and the mystery keeps you hooked from start to finish.

You could also try 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. It features the detective Philip Marlowe and has a noir - ish feel. The story is full of twists and turns as Marlowe tries to solve a case involving blackmail and murder.

For beginners, I'd recommend 'The Nancy Drew Series'. It's a great starting point as the mysteries are not overly complex and the language is easy to follow. Nancy Drew is a young and resourceful detective who solves all kinds of crimes in her small town and beyond.

For beginners, 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is a great start. It's a classic with a straightforward plot that still has all the elements of noir - a tough detective, shadowy characters, and a valuable object everyone is after. Another good one is 'The Thin Man' also by Hammett. It has a bit of humor mixed in with the mystery. And 'The Killer Inside Me' by Jim Thompson. It's a disturbing but well - written noir that gives a good introduction to the genre's darker side.