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Agatha Christie

The Secret Adversary

If you enjoyed the mystery and intrigue of 'The Seven Dials Mystery', you'll love 'The Secret Adversary'. This novel is another early work by Agatha Christie, featuring her beloved detectives Tommy and Tuppence Beresford. The pair becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse as they search for a missing woman and uncover a sinister conspiracy.

Agatha Christie

Murder on the Orient Express

One of Christie's most famous novels, 'Murder on the Orient Express' is a classic locked-room mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. When a passenger is found dead on the luxurious Orient Express, detective Hercule Poirot must use all his wit and cunning to solve the case before the train reaches its destination.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles

If you're looking for a classic mystery with a gothic twist, 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' is the perfect choice. This Sherlock Holmes novel follows the famous detective and his sidekick Dr. Watson as they investigate a series of strange occurrences on the foggy moors of Dartmoor, including the legend of a monstrous hound that is said to haunt the Baskerville family.

Dorothy L. Sayers

Gaudy Night

For a mystery with a more academic setting, try 'Gaudy Night' by Dorothy L. Sayers. This novel follows detective Harriet Vane as she returns to her alma mater, an Oxford women's college, to investigate a series of poison pen letters and other disturbing pranks. As she delves deeper into the case, Harriet must confront her own past and the expectations placed on her as a woman in a male-dominated world.

Josephine Tey

The Daughter of Time

If you're interested in historical mysteries, 'The Daughter of Time' is a must-read. In this novel, detective Alan Grant becomes fascinated by the story of Richard III and the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower. As he investigates the case, Grant must confront his own assumptions about history and the nature of truth.

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

For a grittier, more hard-boiled mystery, try 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. This novel follows private detective Philip Marlowe as he investigates a blackmail case and becomes embroiled in a web of crime and corruption in 1930s Los Angeles.

Dashiell Hammett

The Thin Man

Another classic of the hard-boiled genre, 'The Thin Man' follows retired detective Nick Charles and his socialite wife Nora as they become embroiled in a murder investigation involving an eccentric inventor and his dysfunctional family. With its witty banter and fast-paced plot, 'The Thin Man' is a delightful read.

Wilkie Collins

The Moonstone

If you're interested in classic British mysteries, 'The Moonstone' is a must-read. This novel is often considered the first detective novel in the English language, and follows a group of characters as they investigate the theft of a valuable diamond and the curse that seems to follow it.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

For a historical mystery with a psychological twist, try 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr. Set in 1896 New York City, this novel follows a team of investigators as they hunt for a serial killer who is targeting boy prostitutes. With its vivid historical detail and exploration of the emerging field of forensic psychology, 'The Alienist' is a gripping read.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

For a mystery with a more intellectual bent, try 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. Set in a medieval monastery, this novel follows a Franciscan friar and his young apprentice as they investigate a series of mysterious deaths that seem to be connected to a forbidden book. With its intricate plot and rich historical detail, 'The Name of the Rose' is a challenging but rewarding read.

Alex Michaelides

The Silent Patient

For a psychological thriller with a mystery at its heart, try 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides. This novel follows a criminal psychotherapist as he tries to unravel the mystery of a woman who refuses to speak after being accused of murdering her husband. As he delves deeper into her past, he begins to question his own assumptions about truth and justice.