I love detective books so please help!
2007-10-26 03:02:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I know youve probley read this alreddy but why not (if you havent read it alredy) try Sherlock Homes by Arthur Conan Doyle the classic detective story
2007-10-26 04:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Somebody already mentioned author Nevada Barr. Her detective is Anna Pigeon, a national parks service ranger, who is assigned to a different park in each novel. (Until I read these novels, I had no idea that murder was so prevelant within our national parks system here in the US!) The author has worked as a park ranger, so the novels have that 'verisimilitude' that makes them ring true.
The other thing I like about her books is the fact that the main character actually develops as the series progresses. Changes occur, not just in her life situation but also in her beliefs.
I like Anna as a character: she is strong, smart, independent, compassionate, and emotionally vulnerable.
(Yes, I've developed a crush on her! lol)
And the actual mysteries are quite clever too!
I also am a big fan of Sherlock Holmes, mentioned by another poster as well. Right now I am re-reading all the stories, and I enjoy the glimpses of Victorian life they afford.
Happy reading!
2007-10-26 08:16:19 · answer #2 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorite detective stories are the Robert Parker books.
He has 3 different series - the Spencer books, Sunny Randall series, and I cant remember the other - but those are about a police chief in a small town, I think!!
James Patterson I also like, and for laughs - Janet Evanovitch.
2007-10-26 06:02:24 · answer #3 · answered by Laura B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Robert B. Parker, the Spencer novels--my favorite detective series. Also Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler.
2007-10-26 05:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CLEAN BREAK (1955) by Lionel White
This is a very well written 'gritty' detective novel which was made into a Stanley Kubrick movie called: THE KILLING (1956) with Sterling Hayden.
Lionel White was the originator of the 'axis of time' shifting around the time of the events as was copied by Quentin Tarantino in his mediocre movie: PULP FICTION.
1. Lionel White
2. Agatha Christie
2007-10-26 03:30:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
James Swain is a Florida author who is also a retired professional gambler and a consultant for casinos that are trying to catch cheaters. He has a series of novels featuring Tony Valentine, a retired Atlantic City, NJ detective who has "Grift Sense," which is the ability to spot a scam or hustle.
Start with "Grift Sense." You won't be disappointed.
2007-10-26 04:00:46 · answer #6 · answered by agphotographics 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the mood to try a British novel, I would suggest any of the Inspector Wexford novels by Ruth Rendell. Her characters are always very rich and complex crafted. (Her novels written under the name of Barbara Vine are my favorites.)
If you would like a classic American detective novel I would suggest Dashiel Hammet's novels. The movie "Miller's Crossing" seems to have been inspired by Hammet's "The Glass Key."
These are just a few ideas. Have a great weekend! :)
2007-10-26 03:22:45 · answer #7 · answered by Steven Tickle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
James Patterson, James Lee Burke, Michael Connelly, John Sandford.
2007-10-26 03:20:57 · answer #8 · answered by American Spirit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider authors Steve Hamilton and Nevada Barr
2007-10-26 03:05:44 · answer #9 · answered by Harbinger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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