7 Detective Novels for Mystery Lovers

Shubhi Kumar
Sep 03, 2024

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

A group of prestigious college students get entangled in a murder case in this eerie and evocative thriller.

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

In this psychological suspense novel, a well-known painter who killed her husband becomes silent.

Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane

A gripping psychological thriller with a frightening atmosphere, situated on a secluded island reserved for the insane.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

Introducing the talented hacker Lisbeth Salander in the first installment of her popular crime trilogy from Sweden.

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

A suspenseful psychological tale that examines the difficulties of adultery and marriage.

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

Ten strangers are invited to an island in a classic whodunit, where they start to pass away one by one.

The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett

A classic noir detective story with the tough-as-nails private investigator Sam Spade.

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