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Learn about the genre of mystery fiction, where the nature of a crime or event remains mysterious until the end of the story. Explore its origins, development, and subgenres, from detective stories to supernatural mysteries.
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- Giveaways. The Big Lie: A Shane Cleary Mystery by Gabriel Valjan (Goodreads Author) Release date: Mar 12, 2024. 70s Boston. PI Shane Cleary. A Southie gangster.
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- Lists. Best Detective/Mystery Series. 2,145 books — 2,298 voters. Best Literary Mysteries. 2,364 books — 3,900 voters. Best Gothic Books Of All Time. 465 books — 3,469 voters.
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- And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. It’s impossible to talk about mystery novels without immediately thinking of the legendary Agatha Christie.
- The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler. Raymond Chandler’s idea of mystery strays from conventions — for him it’s less about the intricate plot and more about the atmosphere and characters.
- Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Perhaps better known by its major motion picture adaptation, Gone Girl is the ultimate mystery puzzle for the modern media age.
- The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain. The Postman Always Rings Twice is often lauded the most important crime book of the 20th century, and it's not hard to see why.
- Why Mystery Books Are So Satisfying. by Tana French.
- The Woman in White. by Wilkie Collins.
- Crime and Punishment. by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
- The Leavenworth Case. by Anna Katharine Green.
A crime or puzzle to be solved, A series of suspects, each with a motive, Clues cleverly placed to guide the reader, Unexpected plot twists to maintain suspense. At its core, mystery fiction is an intricate dance between the reader and the author.
Dec 7, 2021 · The Best Mystery Novels of 2021 - The New York Times. Our crime fiction columnist picks the books that wowed her this year. Share full article. 103. By Sarah Weinman. Published Dec. 7, 2021...
Oct 3, 2023 · With a panel of celebrated authors, TIME presents the most gripping, twist-filled, satisfying, and influential mystery and thriller books.
