best mystery fantasy books

I'd recommend 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson. It's a cyberpunk science fiction with mystery elements. The main character Hiro Protagonist has to figure out the mystery behind a new drug and a virtual reality meta - verse. Then there's 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' by Susanna Clarke. Set in a world of English magic, there are many mysteries surrounding the two titular magicians and their relationship. 'The Girl with All the Gifts' by M. R. Carey also fits. It has a post - apocalyptic science - fiction setting with a mystery about the nature of the 'gifted' children like Melanie.

One of the best is 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss. It has a richly built fantasy world and a mystery surrounding the main character Kvothe's past and his fall from grace. The story weaves magic, adventure, and mystery together in an engaging way.

Another good one is 'This Present Darkness' by Frank E. Peretti. It delves into the spiritual battle that rages unseen around us. The story weaves together the lives of ordinary people with the supernatural forces at work, which makes it a really engaging mystery in the Christian fiction genre.

Some good Christmas fiction mystery books include 'The Christmas Train' by David Baldacci. It weaves a mystery around a train journey during Christmas. 'A Fatal Grace' by Louise Penny is also great. It has a small - town Quebec setting during Christmas time and a complex mystery to solve. Then there's 'The Darkest Evening' by Ann Cleeves. It's a Vera Stanhope mystery set during the Christmas holidays.

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness is another top pick. It combines elements of history, magic, and mystery. The story follows a witch who discovers a long - lost manuscript, which sets off a chain of events full of mystery and danger, as she also gets involved with a vampire.

I think 'An American Marriage' by Tayari Jones has elements that can be considered in the mystery fiction of 2018. It's a story about a marriage torn apart by a false accusation of rape. The mystery lies in the truth behind the accusation and how the characters deal with it. It's a complex exploration of relationships and the justice system.

Another great one is 'The Nickel Boys' by Colson Whitehead. Although it's not a traditional mystery in the sense of a whodunit, it has elements of mystery as it delves into the dark secrets of a reform school. It's a powerful exploration of race and injustice in America.

A must - read from the 2019 mystery fiction is 'The Institute' by Stephen King. It has King's signature blend of mystery, horror, and the exploration of the human psyche. The story follows a young boy who is kidnapped and taken to a mysterious institute where strange experiments are taking place.

Sure. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is a great start. It's a dystopian science - fiction with mystery about the true nature of the community. Another beginner - friendly one is 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle. It has a mix of science - fiction and fantasy with elements of mystery as the characters travel through time and space. 'The Hobbit' by J. R. R. Tolkien also works. It's a fantasy adventure with some mystery, like the mystery of the dragon Smaug's lair.

One of the best is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's set in a medieval monastery and involves a complex mystery filled with religious symbolism and intellectual debates. The detailed description of the medieval setting makes it a classic.