The Allure of Detective Novels: Unraveling Mysteries and Intrigues

1. Agatha Christie - "Murder on the Orient Express"

   • Description: Hercule Poirot investigates a murder that occurs on the luxurious Orient Express, where everyone on board becomes a suspect.

2. Arthur Conan Doyle - "The Hound of the Baskervilles"

   • Description: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called to investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, believed to be caused by a legendary spectral hound.

3. Raymond Chandler - "The Big Sleep"

   • Description: Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy family to solve a case of blackmail, but he soon finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and murder.

4. Dashiell Hammett - "The Maltese Falcon"

   • Description: Sam Spade, a tough private detective, gets caught up in the search for a priceless artifact, leading to betrayal and murder.

5. Stieg Larsson - "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"

   • Description: Journalist Mikael Blomkvist and brilliant hacker Lisbeth Salander team up to solve the decades-old disappearance of a wealthy industrialist's niece.

6. Gillian Flynn - "Gone Girl"

   • Description: On their fifth wedding anniversary, Amy Dunne disappears, and as evidence points to her husband Nick, the truth becomes more twisted than anyone imagined.

7. James Ellroy - "L.A. Confidential"

   • Description: In 1950s Los Angeles, three very different policemen investigate a series of murders and corruption within the LAPD.

8. Donna Tartt - "The Secret History"

   • Description: A group of elite students at a New England college commit a murder and must confront the psychological consequences of their actions.

9. Michael Connelly - "The Lincoln Lawyer"

   • Description: Defense attorney Mickey Haller operates out of his Lincoln Town Car, representing high-profile criminals while navigating the legal and moral complexities of his cases.

10. Jo Nesbø - "The Snowman"

    • Description: Detective Harry Hole hunts a serial killer who builds a snowman at each crime scene, leading to a chilling and suspenseful investigation.

These titles and descriptions highlight the intriguing plots and captivating mysteries of each novel.