So i agree with gary on this although it is not possible to vote foradd a series as a whole, the book voted foradded should at least be part of a series. And if, like me, you hate having a suspenseful story interrupted by lifes chores and routines, then youre always on the lookout for the best detective book series in audio. Styled after the original nancy drew, mary louise gay is a bold girl detective whose methods are sometimes not strictly legal. Jigsaw jones mystery series by james preller, illustrated by john speirs grades 25 over 30 books in this series chronicle jigsaw jones and his pal mila yeh as they solve mystery after mystery. All mystery law enforcement police procedural women sleuths psychological suspense suspense thriller kidnapping revenge cozy mystery. Reporter camille preaker is fresh out her stay in a. May 15, 2017 introduction this is a listing of 125 sites that legally offer free fiction mystery, detective, thriller and crime ebooks. Gourmet detective is an americancanadian series of madefortelevision mystery films based on a book series of the same name from author peter king that stars dylan neal as henry ross, a chef turned culinary sleuth and brooke burns as detective maggie price. The fictitious detective has been a beloved staple of the genre. Still life by louise penny, maisie dobbs by jacqueline winspear, the sweetness at the bottom of the pie by alan bradley.
The babysitters club super mysteries series by ann m. The oxford girl mystery detective novel series is as comic as it is mysterious, following ursula flowerbutton, who is a country girl coming to oxford as a student for. This is book number 9 in the inspector armand gamache series and definitely our favorite of all of them there are 12. We meet the main character, detective, dominic, a canadian who is often considered by his colleagues of the uk police service as an outsider. As the original cast has slowly been replaced, my interest has begun to wane, but acting, writing and production remain first rate as of 0516 12 series and 107 episodes. Worlds best detective, crime, and murder mystery books. Considering there are likely hundreds of series in the genre at least as of 2016, it was quite a heroic feat to sort through these hundreds, all to find the most compelling series these being a mix of well known popular series to underrated more obscure series that cover a variety of mystery subgenres. The first installment introduces struggling private investigator cormoran. King this is on the top of the list because its my absolute favorite. Mar 24, 2020 online shopping for british detective mystery books in the books store. If youd like to see a favorite mystery author on the. The books highlight life under the british raj in all its conflicts and contradictions. Whether you prefer cozy mysteries or hardhitting detective fiction, youre all but guaranteed to find a series in your genre. We aim to showcase the finest authors of books in the mystery genre, whose stories either feature british detectives or the crimes take place within the british isles.
The 10 detective book series that keep us guessing chances are if youre a mystery or crime fan, you love detective novels. As fans of louise penny just like many of you out there, she had to top our list with how the light gets in. The narrator of the book has read for over 100 novels, including other mystery series. The first book in birder murder mystery series is a quick read with no graphic scenes. In encyclopedia brown and the case of the slippery salamander, the young detective has to solve a crop of mysteries involving a slippery salamander, a banana burglar, a judge. Fun mystery crime show with a crew of handpicked detectives forming a special mystery solving cold case unit. Now recognized as the first detective story, edgar allan poes riveting tale set the standard for years of mystery fiction to come. The dublin murder squad mysteries by tana french if you or a friend are on the fence about genre fiction, these books. Scared to death detective kay hunter murder mystery series book 1.
Much of early detective fiction was written during the golden age of detective fiction 1920s1930s. When the main character is a likable detective, the mystery is suspenseful, and the pace is fast, well often want more when the book is done. There is a separate page of free audiobooks and old time radio listings for this genre. New mystery books releases 2020 mystery series, book lists. New authors are added based on popularity and readers requests. Specifically, our curated and ranked picks for the top 25 best mystery series. Youll find a good mystery book series, whether youre in the mood for a murder mystery book series, cozy mystery book, or a fastpaced thriller. Browse a list of books tagged detective series by our club members to find the best detective series books. From stories of inspiring female sleuths to hardboiled detective novels, these are the kind of books that inspire bingereading. Two dozen outstanding detective series from around the world. Top 25 best mystery series the best mystery novels in a series theres nothing quite like a good ole whodunit infused with plenty of blood and guts as well as high drama to get that adrenaline pumping and the neurons in that blob of gray matter housed by your skull twitching away. Here is a list of 20 books from great mystery book series that you should check out.
Detective, crime, and murder mystery books on the contintent detectivve, crime, and murder mystery books received major contributions by writers from the continent. However, with the relative success of catching the eagle, karen charlton decided to spin them off into their own story, creating the detective lavender mystery series. This three volume series by edith lavell was published by a. This nine volume series by lilian garis is set on a country road named melody lane. Mystery sequels is a resource site for all mystery series, thrillers, and suspense book fans who enjoy reading the series books in order. The books take place in england in the early 1800s. Published the same year as robert louis stevensons dr jekyll and mr hyde which is part detective story and part gothic horror novel, and a year before the first sherlock holmes novel, the mystery of a hansom cab was a runaway bestseller upon its publication in 1886.
Trixie belden series by julie campbell tatham and kathryn kenny grades 35 these books were written about 50 years ago, but this young and savvy detective had quite a few fans in her. The gourmet detective book series by peter king includes books the gourmet detective gourmet detective mystery, book 1, spiced to death gourmet detective mystery, book 2, dying on the vine gourmet detective mystery, book 3, and several more. The words and word choices of the author help to make the performance of the audio book some special. For avid readers, finding a series you love is especially nice, providing easy entertainment without the risk that the book will be a dud. These individuals have long been a staple of detective mystery crime fiction, particularly in detective novels and short stories. Jun 27, 2017 set in and around dublin, tana frenchs exceptional murder squad series is unique from many other traditional mystery series in that each book is centered around a different protagonist. Detective stephen lavender and constable ned woods were just supporting characters when they were first introduced. Policedetectivelaw enforcement 20222024305830939002. Its impossible to talk about mystery fiction without talking about sherlock holmes. The main character of this series is a genealogist fiona mountain.
High desert cozy mystery series book 11 dianne harman. Fictional detectives are characters in detective fiction. Sobol grades 35 10yearold leroy brown often helps his policeofficer father solve crimes. The crime fiction series that defined the last decade crimereads. For those who like a side of period drama with their whodunits, frances brody s mystery book series is set in the 1920s and feature kate shackleton, an amateur detective turned private investigator. Dedicated to those of us who love british mystery books, tv shows and movies.
I couldnt give you the numbers, but my impression is that at least as many mystery novels are written every year as science fictionfantasy. If you want to find one of the best mystery books series but still want to read free books, youre in luck. A crisply written crime novel that methodically reveals the pieces of a complex puzzle, effectively challenging armchair sleuths. Massey also writes a modern mystery series set in japan. Some are new series that have a few books out, others are more established, and some are classics. Sep 19, 2019 20 best mystery books for when you want to play sherlock. Natasha blake ancestor detective mystery series this series features a genealogist who is also a sleuth in the cotswolds.
Calling all harry potter fans, try this mystery series written by j. Jan 24, 2019 theres nothing quite exciting as finding out a new murder mystery series. Grans mysteries breathe new life into detective fiction and bounce wildly, exuberantly between eras, locations, and moods. The best and most popular mystery books and series vulture. Before it became a hit hbo series, sharp objects was a gripping novel by gillian flynn. The golden age in england detective, crime, and murder mystery fiction entered its golden age in england from 1918 to 1930. Torie oshea mystery series macpherson is passionate about genealogy and writes a mystery series that reflects that. Policedetectivelaw enforcement 202220243058309330959002.
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