Some of the top modern detective novels include 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It features a complex and engaging mystery with a unique protagonist. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, which has a mind - boggling plot full of twists. And 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown, known for its blend of mystery, art, and history.
One from the top ten that I'd suggest is 'Before I Go to Sleep' by S.J. Watson. It's about a woman with amnesia trying to figure out the mystery of her past. The way the mystery is gradually revealed is really captivating and makes it a standout in modern detective novels.
One of the top ten detective novels is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It combines detective work with historical and religious elements in a medieval monastery. 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is another well - known one. The character of Hannibal Lecter and the hunt for a serial killer by Clarice Starling make it a gripping read. 'A is for Alibi' by Sue Grafton is also a great detective novel. It starts her alphabet series with Kinsey Millhone as a private investigator solving a murder case.
Well, 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is a great one. It features Philip Marlowe, a private detective in a noir - ish setting. 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is also considered among the top. It's a non - fictional account that reads like a detective story, exploring a real - life murder case in great detail. 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco is a complex and intellectual detective - like novel set in a medieval monastery.
One of the top ten could be 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's set in a medieval monastery and the detective, William of Baskerville, has to solve a series of murders while also dealing with religious and philosophical debates. 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is another classic detective novel, with the famous detective Sam Spade hunting for a valuable statuette. 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is also a great pick, with FBI agent Clarice Starling seeking the help of the brilliant and terrifying psychiatrist - serial killer Hannibal Lecter to catch another serial killer.
Some of the well - known ones are 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson solving various mysteries. Another is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex plot with a female hacker and a journalist investigating a long - lost case. And 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie, which has a very unique and suspenseful story set on an isolated island.
There was no definite answer to which of the world's top ten detective novels were because the selection criteria were different and different reader groups had different preferences. However, here are some highly regarded detective novels that often topped different rankings:
1 The Complete Works of Sherlock Holmes-Conan Doyle, England
The Case of the Nile River by Ronald Riel Harris, USA
3 The Murder on the Oriental Express (America)
4 "Three-Body" series-Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin
5. The Witnesses for the Punishment-Christie, England
6 Sherlock Holmes-Conan Doyle, England
7 The Case of the Missing Link (USA)
8. The FBI: Human Target-Dick, America
The Murder on the Oriental Express (America)
10 The Red Shoes (Lehan, USA)
Some of the top modern detective novels include 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It features a complex and engaging mystery with a unique protagonist. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, which has a very twisty plot that keeps readers on their toes. And 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith, which offers a different take on detective stories with its African setting and charming main character.
Well, among the top ten modern novels, 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen is often considered a modern - in terms of its continued relevance - novel. It beautifully portrays love and social class. 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger is also up there. It captures the angst of adolescence. And don't forget 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel García Márquez, with its magical realism and exploration of family and time.
The rankings of online detective novels may vary from person to person, but the following are some highly respected works that may be favored by some readers:
1." Lord Snow Eagle "-An outsider
2 " Detective Master of the Full-time Masters "-Butterfly Blue
3 " Battle Through the Heavens "-Heavenly Silkworm Potato
4. Douluo Continent-Tang Family's Third Young Master
Sherlock Holmes
6 "Battle Frenzy"-Outsiders
7." Battle Through the Heavens: Sequel "-Heavenly Silkworm Potato
8 Sin City-Keigo Higashino
9 "Ghost Blows Out the Light"-The World's Dominating Singer
" Lord Snow Eagle 2 "-An Outsider
Of course, these are just some examples. The readers can choose the works that suit them according to their own preferences and preferences.