Can you recommend top crime detective novels?

Sure. I highly recommend 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' from the top 10. It's a Sherlock Holmes story with a spooky and mysterious atmosphere as Holmes tries to solve the mystery of a supposedly cursed family. It's full of suspense and has some great detective work.

Well, in the top 10 crime detective novels, you can't miss 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. It has that hard - boiled detective style that influenced a lot of later works. 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is also a great one. It's based on a real - life crime and is very well - researched. And 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris, which gives us the iconic character Hannibal Lecter and a nerve - wracking hunt for a serial killer.

Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' is also a classic. It has a complex plot where a murder occurs on a train and detective Hercule Poirot has to figure out who among the diverse group of passengers is the killer. The story is full of twists and turns, making it a must - read for crime detective novel fans.

Another good crime detective novel is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. While it's not a traditional detective story in the sense of having a detective as the main character, it is a masterful mystery about a woman's disappearance and the secrets that unfold as the search for her progresses. It keeps you guessing until the very end.

Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a classic. It has a unique and suspenseful plot where ten strangers are lured to an island and then mysteriously start to die one by one.

One more to mention is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It tells the story of a journalist and a hacker who team up to investigate a decades - old disappearance. The book is full of suspense and dark secrets.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. It features the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Watson. The stories are short and engaging, introducing readers to the basic elements of crime - solving in a Victorian setting.

Some of the well - known ones are 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It's a gripping story with complex characters. Another is 'Smilla's Sense of Snow' by Peter Høeg, which has a unique plot centered around a woman's investigation. And 'The Snowman' by Jo Nesbø is also popular, known for its dark and suspenseful atmosphere.

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 world of crime-solving through the brilliant detective, Sherlock Holmes.

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.