TOP 15 best works of the detective genre

Opening the next detective story, the reader plunges into the world of secrets, intrigues and unexpected plot twists. The basic rule by which absolutely all the works of this genre are built is to submit the maximum number of facts that would allow a person to unravel this “case” on his own. Therefore, reading detective stories is not only an exciting pastime, but also a good workout for the intellect. What books can be called bestsellers?

Ten Little Indians. Agatha Christie

The real queen of detective Agatha Christie very often appears on the lists of the most popular authors of the detective genre. Her novel “10 Little Indians” was remembered by a fascinating plot with an unexpected denouement.

Once on a desert island were 10 completely different people. At first everything was fine, and they enjoyed a vacation in an old castle. But suddenly, one by one, the guests disappear. They are later found dead. Therefore, at the very end, only one of them should remain alive. He will be the killer. Who is it?

Notes about Sherlock Holmes. A. Conan Doyle

The stories about the strange detective and his friend Dr. Watson are familiar even to children. Holmes' extraordinary thinking, its logic and methods of investigation compel from the first lines to follow the development of the plot. Moreover, every time he brilliantly reveals even the most complicated crimes.

Murder on Morgue Street. Edgar Allan Poe

This work can be called one of the first detectives. The book takes place in Paris, where the public is agitated by the murder of two women. The case was assigned to the young detective Auguste Dupin. But can this amateur in the detective business unravel the tangle of mysterious events?

Silence of the Lambs. T. Harris

The story of the cruel Hannibal Lecturer was several times filmed. It turned out that catching a man who mercilessly kills women is not so simple. This case is led by Clarice Starling, a young girl and an FBI agent. She decides to look for clues from another maniac who has been behind bars for many years. But what price would she have to pay for such help?

A purely English murder. H. Cyril

It is not surprising that the most brilliant detectives existed in a country where the most cruel and ruthless maniacs were operating. The most beloved holiday by all the British in the family of Lord Warbeck was overshadowed by the mysterious death of his beloved son. All guests gathered at Christmas in the old castle are scared. All with the exception of Dr. Botvink, who decides to proceed with the investigation. At first glance, to solve the crime, it is enough to understand who could have the motive for the murder. But, as it turned out, all those present hated each other. Therefore, anyone can be a killer.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. S. Larsson

This classic of Larson's book is called a classic of the critics genre. Despite the apparent simplicity, the plot of the detective is very confusing. An influential millionaire sues the publisher of the magazine, whose name is Michael Blomqvist. Now the man faces a long sentence. But fate brings him to one person who can give Michael the chance of salvation. How will a man take advantage of such a gift of fate?

The Da Vinci Code. D. Brown

An investigation into the mysterious religious murder was entrusted to Robert Langdon, who is a Harvard professor of religious symbolism. After all, who else but he can unravel the meaning of mysterious signs on the body of the victim. But it is in them that you need to look for a clue.

Turkish gambit. B. Akunin

The brilliant Russian master of the detective genre in his book described the events of the Russian-Turkish war. The main character was Varvara Suvorova, who decided to go on a trip, despite an uneasy stop.Not surprisingly, during the trip she ran into trouble. But, fortunately, Erast Fandorin was nearby ...

The mystery of the yellow room. G. Leroux

From the first pages of the book, the reader is perplexed, because it seems that the story immediately begins with a denouement. However, one death is immediately followed by new ones. To stop them, you first need to deal with everything. And not everyone is able to do this. Joseph Rultabius takes up the matter. To begin with, he should understand how a brutal murder could have happened in a room that was locked with a key.

Call of the cuckoo. R. Galbraith

It all starts with the death of the top model, which fell from the balcony. From the side, everything looks like a typical suicide. However, the brother of the deceased does not agree with this version, so he decides to hire a private detective who would help him get to the bottom of the matter. So he meets the detective Cormoran Strike, who recently returned from the war and is trying to heal mental and physical wounds. But this business turns out to be an insidious trap.

Great deliverance. E. George

The book takes place in an English province in the north of the country. The village was shocked by a brutal murder. It did not take a long time to search for the killer, as the victim's daughter admitted everything. When investigating the tragedy, the inspector and his partner will recognize the wrong side of village life.

Blindly. K. Sloter

In a quiet small town there was a terrible murder. As soon as its inhabitants began to calm down, at the hands of a sadist, another woman nearly died. All people are scared. Who is this crazy man? How does he choose the next victim? And who will be next?

Cape of fear. D. MacDonald

The main character of the book is Sam Bowden. He has a wonderful family and decent work. But everything changes overnight when Max Cady, who spent 8 years in prison for raping a girl, leaves the prison. He blames Sam for this, since many years ago he testified against him in court. Now the man is obsessed with the desire for revenge.

Presumption of innocence. S. Turrow

It all started just fine - a great position in the prosecutor's office, an affair with a beautiful assistant. But everything changes when a girl is found dead. Suspicion immediately falls on Rusty Sabich. Numerous evidence points to a man. Moreover, he does not have an alibi ...

The power of fear. D. Diver

The brutal maniac, nicknamed Bone Collector, terrifies New Yorkers. The police had already knocked down, but could not go on his trail. Help the cops decides the genius of forensics, who is bedridden and his student Amelia Sax.