The detective genre in literature is relatively young, but it has already captured the hearts of numerous reading lovers. Such a reading matter is fascinating for a long time and captures the attention from its first page. The reader can feel himself part of the events and participate in solving the complex puzzles invented by the author.
“Talented Mr. Ripley” Patricia Highsmith
The book tells about the adventures of a young man named Tom Ripley. He is desperately trying to find his way and get settled in life. To do this, he needs to become a participant in one terrible scam, the outcome of which will be revealed to the reader only in the final of the book.
"Azazel" Boris Akunin
Boris Akunin is famous for his ability to write intriguing historical detective stories. The most famous series of his books tells about the adventures of Erast Petrovich Fandorin. Azazel is the first story in the series. She talks about how a young police officer soars rapidly through the career ladder, thanks to her extraordinary intelligence and ability to observe and highlight the most important things.The young man risked his life and got to the bottom of a complex conspiracy within an international network.
“Body reader” by Antonio Garrido
This detective received the Zaragoza International Prize, which is issued for the best historical novels. This amazing medieval detective story has an intriguing plot. He talks about a young student Sun Tsy who works as an assistant judge. The chain of tragic situations makes the hero change the course of his life.
"Ten Little Indians" by Agatha Christie
The top 10 best detectives certainly should include the book of Agatha Christie. "Ten Little Indians" - is one of the most famous works of the author. Even the writer herself considered the book the best of all that was written by her. The book has been successfully filmed. Ten strangers were invited to Negro Island. Here they are waiting for murder charges and unusual tasks from a voice from a gramophone record. From this begins the development of an exciting plot.
"Etude in purple tones" Arthur Conan Doyle
Of course, every story about Sherlock Holmes has the right to be in the TOP of the best detectives. "Etude in the crimson tones" - just one of the brilliant detectives of the author. The narration is led by a friend of Sherlock Holmes - Dr. Watson. The author's books were also repeatedly screened and gathered their army of fans in on-screen versions. In the plot in an empty house, a corpse was discovered. Holmes easily establishes the cause of death - poisoning with poison. It remains for the small - to find the culprit in death.
"Murder on the street Morgue", Edgar Allan Poe
This story is considered the first in the history of the detective story. The story went on sale April 20, 1841. The plot unfolds in Paris of the 19th century. The story is from the hero, whose name is not named. He meets S. Auguste Dupin. He becomes the protagonist of the story of the terrible murder of two women.
Maltese Falcon by Deshil Hammett
This novel is considered one of the most popular detectives of the author. It was first published by the Black Mask magazine in 1929. The plot revolves around the sisters, one of whom ran away with a man, while the other is trying to figure out the situation. A woman turns to a detective agency with a request to establish surveillance of her sister's man. This book is also notable for being the first in the famous series about private detective Sam Speide.
"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" Stig Larson
It is noteworthy that the name of the book is translated from native to the author of the Swedish language as "Men who hate women." This work was the first in the Millennium trilogy. The screen version of the detective story was quite successful, and the book itself won many literary awards. The main character is on a small island where a number of mysterious events take place with him, around which the plot unfolds.
"The whole world in your pocket" by James Hadley Chase
Perhaps this is the best work of James Hadley Chase. The author rightly bears the title of master in his genre. In the center of the story is a thief who decided to rob an armored vehicle, which will have a lot of cash at the time of the crime.
The Secret of the Yellow Room by Gaston Leroux
The book was the first novel of the author. Its special feature is that the crime is solved in a closed room. The story was first published in the L’Illustration newspaper in 1907.
Bright representatives of modernity in the genre of detective
Modern authors are trying to create adequate competition to well-deserved master niche. The popularity of detectives is not only not decreasing over the years, but also gets all the new fans, expanding the ranks of their fans.
Detective mixes realism and gothic. In each country, the detective genre gets its own specific plaque: in the Scandinavian countries it is a mixture with thrillers, the Americans raise an existential question, English authors try to confuse the puzzle more abruptly, and Japanese works are shrouded in mysticism. The list includes some of the best detective stories written in the current century.
"Sharp Objects" by Gillian Flynn
The plot revolves around a journalist with obvious psychological problems. Despite personal difficulties, she returns to her hometown, where she has to highlight mysterious events: one girl was killed, and the other disappeared under unclear circumstances.
“Make a Number” by John Verdon
The story tells about detective Dave Gurney, who at a certain stage of his life decided to change his profession. The hero everywhere includes logic and searches for it in all events. He loves his family, but does not know how to show emotions. Someone sends mysterious threats to Dave's old friend. Detective is taken to understand this matter.
"Crimes of the past" by Kate Atkinson
The first novel of a series of books about private detective Jackson Brody brought the author success and popularity. Her hero was once a policeman, but decided to change the profession. The book tells about the three unrelated in the first stage between the tragedies. Brody takes on these matters. Events are developing slowly, but the reading is filled with a specific atmosphere, where at each stage the hero is met by very unpleasant people.
"Thirteen Hours" by Deon Meyer
The book tells about the work of the department of especially serious crimes. The local inspector, Grissel, has to do several things at the same time: teach newcomers, prevent international scandal and solve his own problems. The author tells not only a detective story, but also lets the reader into the specific world of South Africa.
"The voice of the night bird" Robert McCammon
The actions described in the books take place in the 1699 Caroline. The story is shrouded in mysticism. In a small town is the process of a witch who killed her husband and communicating with the devil himself. Young Matthew Carbett wants to save the unfortunate and becomes a detective. This historical detective combines romance, mysticism and mystery - everything you need for good reading.
