The Best Detective Books of All Time

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Book Cover of Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile [Movie Tie-in 2022]: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition (Hercule Poirot Mysteries, 17)

By Agatha Christie – Most widely published author of all time (you?) 

4.91
| 2022 | 352 Pages
Recommended for: 
Mystery enthusiasts and fans of classic detective fiction. Intermediate to Advanced readers.
  • How true is the saying that man was forced to invent work in order to escape the strain of having to think.
  • Love is not everything, Mademoiselle. It is only when we are young that we think it is.
  • Give up the past! Turn to the future! What is done is done. Bitterness will not undo it.
Reviews:
Exciting
Captivating
Heartfelt
Charismatic
Thrilling
Movie Promo Cover
Bigoted Remarks
Recommended by Paula Simons, Jacqueline Winspear, Lawrence Block and 8 others
Paula Simonsyknot05 I love the book. I’m a big Agatha Christie fan. So retconning the whole Poirot back story bugs me. It’s like casting Tilda Swinton as Miss Marple
Jacqueline WinspearAgatha Christie’s indelibly etched characters have entertained millions across the years and a love of her work has brought together generations of readers—a singular achievement for any author and an inspiration to writers across the literary landscape
Lawrence BlockIt’s tempting to say that Agatha Christie is a genius and let it go at that, but the world’s had plenty of geniuses. Agatha Christie is something special
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Book Cover of Agatha Christie - And Then There Were None

By Agatha Christie – Most widely published author of all time (you?) 

4.87
| 2019 | 240 Pages
Recommended for: 
Mystery enthusiasts and general readers. Ages 16, 100.
You will:
  • Learn about the intricacies of human psychology through the characters' secrets and fears.
  • Discover the art of suspense in storytelling and how it keeps readers engaged.
  • Understand the structure of a classic mystery plot and its elements.
  • Explore themes of justice and morality as they unfold in the narrative.
  • Recognize the significance of setting in creating an atmosphere of tension and intrigue.
Reviews:
Suspenseful Plot
Well-Developed Characters
Fast-Paced
Classic Style
Engaging Mystery
Slow Start
Predictable
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year
Recommended by Rian Johnson, Elizabeth George, Denise Both and 5 others
Rian JohnsonI think And Then There Were None is her best book, but The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd and Curtain are probably tied for my personal favorite
Elizabeth GeorgeWhat Agatha Christie taught me was all about the delicate placement of the red herring. She was the ultimate genius behind ‘by indirections shall we find directions out.’
The New York TimesThe whole thing is utterly impossible and utterly fascinating. It is the most baffling mystery Agatha Christie has ever written
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By TailoredRead – AI that creates personalized books for you 

4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
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Recommended for: 
All readers across all knowledge levels.
You will:
  • Get a Detective book tailored to your interests, goals, and background
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  • Get all the knowledge you need consolidated into a single focused book
Reviews:
Insightful
Focused
Highly Personalized
Easy to Read
Engaging
Actionable
Up-to-Date
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Book Cover of Keigo Higashino, Giles Murray - Newcomer: A Mystery (The Kyoichiro Kaga Series, 2)

By Keigo Higashino – International bestselling author and Edogawa Rampo Prize winner (you?) and 1 more 

4.83
| 2018 | 352 Pages
Recommended for: 
Mystery enthusiasts and fans of detective fiction. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn about the intricacies of human relationships in a community setting.
  • Discover the methods of a detective in solving complex mysteries.
  • Understand the cultural nuances of Japanese society through the narrative.
  • Explore the themes of compassion and understanding in crime fiction.
  • Appreciate the art of storytelling through interconnected character arcs.
Reviews:
Intriguing Plot
Well-Developed Characters
Cultural Insights
Engaging Writing
Thought-Provoking
Slow Start
Not Suspenseful
  • New York Times Editor's Choice
Twinkle KhannaThey say you must never judge a book by its cover but this chewed up copy just goes to prove that Alex loved Newcomer by Keigo Higashino as much as I did. An immersive read, one that I picked up again despite its…
The Sunday Times (London)Clever and charming
Shelf AwarenessDelightful... Fans of classic whodunits should introduce themselves to this newcomer immediately
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