2006-07-03 05:40:19 · 14 answers · asked by gracegotdapower 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Some of my fav mystery authors, in no particular order:
Lilian Jackson Braun
Carole Nelson Douglas
Camille Minichino
M. R. Sellars
Karen Irving
Jasper Fforde
Sandra Tooley
Lee Driver
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Agatha Christie
Harry Kemelman
Margaret Truman
P. D. James
Matthew Pearl
Martha C. Lawrence
Ellery Queen
Ralph McInery
Tony Hillerman
Erle Stanley Gardner
2006-07-03 06:04:54 · answer #1 · answered by BlueManticore 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a series set in ancient Rome, about an "informer" (we would call him a private detective) named Marcus Didius Falco, written by Lindsey Davis. The first book in the series is "The Silver Pigs".
Even if you are not interested in history, I doubt you would be able to put this down! It is incredible! Each book in the series has a well-written, stand alone mystery. The characters also develop from book to book, which is nice as you read each of the books. And, if you do have any interest in history, that is just icing on the cake. In fact, even if you don't, these books might spark your interest, seeing how much like us and how much unlike us the Romans could be.
2006-07-03 13:28:05 · answer #2 · answered by Riothamus Of Research ;<) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of mysteries are you looking for?
Gentle mysteries:
Alexander McCall Smith "Sunday Philosophy Club" and "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency"
Animals:
"The Cat Who" series by Lilian Jackson Braun (the cat helps to solve mysteries)
Quilts:
By "Earlene Fowler" The detective is a curator at quilt museum. Each book title is based on a quilt block/pattern
A bit more 'violence'
Books by Harlan Coben
Patricia Cornwell
Sue Grafton
I hope this gets you started. If you have any questions, you can ask at any bookstore or check your local public library.
2006-07-03 12:58:53 · answer #3 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters is good.
http://www.ameliapeabody.com/
Also the Benni Harper Series by Earlene Fowler and Monica Ferris's Needlecraft Mysteries.
2006-07-03 14:06:53 · answer #4 · answered by K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Sydney Sheldon,Agatha Christie,Nicci French,Marcia Muller and if you're into phatologist mystery, try Patricia Cornwell. Good Luck and happy reading.Cheers!
2006-07-03 12:45:24 · answer #5 · answered by noreez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tony Hillerman's mystery books are awesome--they're usually set in the midwest and are heavily tied to Native American tradition--they main character is usually Navajo, part of the book takes place on reservation, etc. I haven't read one in a long time, but we used to listen to them on tape on long trips and they're fascinating.
2006-07-03 13:37:05 · answer #6 · answered by starlightfading 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agatha Christie, the Perry Mason series (if you like older ones), and Patricia Cornwell or Sue Grafton for more modern books.
Try http://www.stopyourekillingme.com which is a great website.
Happy reading!
2006-07-03 12:46:52 · answer #7 · answered by ItsJustMe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah, are there ever!
Try these authors:
James Patterson
Patricia Cornwell
Stephen King
Dean Koontz
2006-07-03 19:40:13 · answer #8 · answered by jhova_2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything by Frances and Richard Lockridge. They wrote dozens of books. Try your library.
2006-07-03 13:17:39 · answer #9 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"And Then There Were None", by Agatha Christie. A classic. Very good.
2006-07-03 14:16:04 · answer #10 · answered by enfant.dieu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋