One of the top mystery fiction books in 2017 was 'Magpie Murders' by Anthony Horowitz. This book has a unique structure as it contains a mystery within a mystery. There's a manuscript of a detective novel where the detective in the story is trying to solve a murder, and at the same time, the editor of the manuscript finds herself in the middle of a real - life mystery related to the author of the manuscript.
The 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle is also among the top. Holmes, with his brilliant deductive reasoning, solves numerous complex mysteries. Each story, like 'A Study in Scarlet', is filled with suspense as he uncovers clues and outwits the criminals.
Some of the top mystery fiction books include 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Watson solving various mysteries. Another one is 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie, a classic where a group of people are mysteriously killed on an isolated island.
Most of the books in top mystery fiction books have a strong sense of suspense. For example, in 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, the reader is constantly kept in the dark about what really happened to the missing wife. The characters are often complex and not easily definable as good or bad, which adds to the mystery.
One of the top selling mystery fiction books is 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It combines mystery, art history, and religious intrigue which makes it very appealing to a wide range of readers.
One of the top kids mystery fiction books is 'The Secret Series' by Enid Blyton. It has engaging plots full of mystery and adventure that kids love. Another great one is 'Nancy Drew' series. The character Nancy is a smart and fearless detective, and the stories are full of twists and turns. And 'The Hardy Boys' series is also very popular. It follows the adventures of two young detective brothers.
Well, in the top 100 mystery thriller fiction books, there are many great works. For instance, 'Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the iconic character Hannibal Lecter and a terrifying serial killer case. Then there's 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie, a classic mystery where a group of people are mysteriously killed one by one on an isolated island. Also, 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier is a haunting mystery set in a grand old house.
I'd recommend 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' by Lemony Snicket. The Baudelaire orphans face numerous mysteries and dangerous situations throughout the series. 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs is also a popular choice. It combines mystery with some really strange and unique elements. And 'The Name of this Book is Secret' by Pseudonymous Bosch has an interesting plot full of secrets and mystery.
Sure. 'Tangerine' by Christine Mangan is a great one from 2017. It's a psychological mystery set in Tangier in the 1950s. The relationship between the two main characters, Lucy and Alice, is full of secrets and lies, and as the story progresses, it becomes clear that there's more to their connection than meets the eye.
Sure. 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is a must - read. It follows detective Sam Spade as he gets involved in a hunt for a valuable statuette. Also, 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. The interactions between FBI agent Clarice Starling and the brilliant but insane psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter are gripping.