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Rex Stout

Too Many Cooks

If you enjoyed 'The Doorbell Rang' by Rex Stout, you might like 'Too Many Cooks'. This Nero Wolfe mystery is similar in its clever plotting and witty dialogue. In 'Too Many Cooks', Wolfe must solve a murder that took place during a cooking contest, and the list of suspects is as long as the list of recipes. This is a classic whodunit that will keep you guessing until the end.

Dorothy L. Sayers

Gaudy Night

If you enjoyed the intellectual puzzles in 'The Doorbell Rang', you might like 'Gaudy Night' by Dorothy L. Sayers. This Lord Peter Wimsey mystery is set at an Oxford women's college, where a series of poison pen letters and other pranks have created a climate of fear. Harriet Vane, a former student and a successful mystery writer, returns to the college to investigate and finds herself drawn into the world of academia and its petty rivalries. This is a thoughtful and nuanced mystery that explores the role of women in society and the challenges they face.

Josephine Tey

The Daughter of Time

If you enjoyed the historical aspects of 'The Doorbell Rang', you might like 'The Daughter of Time' by Josephine Tey. This mystery novel features Alan Grant, a Scotland Yard detective who becomes fascinated with the historical figure of Richard III while recovering from an injury in the hospital. Grant sets out to investigate the mystery of the Princes in the Tower and uncovers a web of intrigue and deception that challenges everything he thought he knew about history. This is a thought-provoking and engaging mystery that will make you question your assumptions about the past.

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

If you enjoyed the hard-boiled style of 'The Doorbell Rang', you might like 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. This classic detective novel features Philip Marlowe, a private investigator who is hired by a wealthy general to investigate a blackmail case. However, the case quickly spirals out of control, and Marlowe finds himself caught up in a web of crime and corruption. This is a gritty and atmospheric mystery that captures the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles in the 1930s.

Dashiell Hammett

The Thin Man

If you enjoyed the humor and wit of 'The Doorbell Rang', you might like 'The Thin Man' by Dashiell Hammett. This classic detective novel features Nick and Nora Charles, a retired detective and his wealthy socialite wife, who become embroiled in a murder investigation while attending a party in New York City. The novel is known for its fast-paced plot, snappy dialogue, and charming characters. This is a fun and entertaining mystery that will keep you guessing until the end.

Agatha Christie

Murder on the Orient Express

If you enjoyed the puzzle-like quality of 'The Doorbell Rang', you might like 'Murder on the Orient Express' by Agatha Christie. This classic mystery novel features Hercule Poirot, the famous Belgian detective, who is called upon to solve a murder that took place on a luxurious train traveling from Istanbul to Calais. The novel is known for its clever plot twists and surprise ending. This is a satisfying and suspenseful mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles

If you enjoyed the atmospheric setting of 'The Doorbell Rang', you might like 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This classic mystery novel features Sherlock Holmes, the famous detective, who is called upon to investigate a series of strange occurrences on the moors of Devonshire. The novel is known for its eerie atmosphere, spooky legends, and thrilling chase scenes. This is a gripping and suspenseful mystery that will keep you hooked until the very end.

Dashiell Hammett

The Maltese Falcon

If you enjoyed the tough-guy attitude of 'The Doorbell Rang', you might like 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. This classic detective novel features Sam Spade, a private investigator who is hired by a beautiful woman to find her missing sister. However, the case quickly turns deadly, and Spade finds himself caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a group of ruthless criminals. This is a gritty and action-packed mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Alex Michaelides

The Silent Patient

If you enjoyed the psychological aspects of 'The Doorbell Rang', you might like 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides. This psychological thriller tells the story of Alicia Berenson, a talented painter who refuses to speak after being accused of murdering her husband. Theo Faber, a criminal psychotherapist, becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind Alicia's silence and takes a job at the secure psychiatric facility where she is being held. This is a gripping and suspenseful novel that explores the darker recesses of the human mind.

Tana French

In the Woods

If you enjoyed the complex characters and moral dilemmas in 'The Doorbell Rang', you might like 'In the Woods' by Tana French. This psychological thriller tells the story of Rob Ryan, a detective who is called upon to investigate the murder of a 12-year-old girl in a small town outside Dublin. However, the case has a personal connection to Ryan, as it takes place in the same woods where he was found as a child, suffering from amnesia and unable to remember what happened to him or his friends. This is a haunting and atmospheric novel that explores the blurred lines between truth and fiction, memory and imagination.

Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game

If you enjoyed the clever plot twists and surprise ending of 'The Doorbell Rang', you might like 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin. This young adult mystery novel tells the story of a group of strangers who are brought together to compete in a mysterious game, created by the late millionaire Samuel W. Westing. The game involves solving a series of puzzles and challenges, and the winner will inherit Westing's entire fortune. However, as the game progresses, the players begin to realize that there is more at stake than just money. This is a witty and engaging mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.