Mystery writers have captivated readers for generations, weaving intricate plots filled with suspense and intrigue. Among the most celebrated authors in this genre are Agatha Christie, known for her iconic detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple; Arthur Conan Doyle, the mastermind behind Sherlock Holmes; and Raymond Chandler, who brought hard-boiled detective fiction to life. Other notable names include Gillian Flynn, whose psychological thrillers have redefined the genre, and Tana French, acclaimed for her atmospheric storytelling. Additionally, contemporary voices like Paula Hawkins and Louise Penny continue to push boundaries, while classic authors like Dashiell Hammett and P.D. James remain influential. These writers have not only shaped the mystery genre but have also left an indelible mark on literature as a whole.
The Edge (6:20 Man, 2)
- Hardcover Book
- Baldacci, David (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 416 Pages - 11/14/2023 (Publication Date) - Grand Central Publishing (Publisher)
The Mystery Writer
- Audible Audiobook
- Sulari Gentill (Author) - Katherine Littrell (Narrator)
- English (Publication Language)
- 03/19/2024 (Publication Date) - Dreamscape Media (Publisher)
The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook: Wickedly Good Meals and Desserts to Die For
- Hardcover Book
- English (Publication Language)
- 176 Pages - 03/24/2015 (Publication Date) - Quirk Books (Publisher)
No Strangers Here: A Riveting Irish Thriller (A County Kerry Novel)
- O'Connor, Carlene (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 400 Pages - 08/29/2023 (Publication Date) - Kensington (Publisher)
The Writer (San Juan Islands Mystery Book 1)
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Ulsterman, D.W. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 240 Pages - 06/07/2016 (Publication Date) - Kindle Press (Publisher)
"B" is for Burglar: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Grafton, Sue (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 320 Pages - 04/01/2010 (Publication Date) - Holt Paperbacks (Publisher)
The Wife Before: A Spellbinding Psychological Thriller with a Shocking Twist
- Williams, Shanora (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 320 Pages - 06/28/2022 (Publication Date) - Kensington (Publisher)
How to Write a Mystery: A Handbook from Mystery Writers of America
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Mystery Writers of America (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 335 Pages - 04/27/2021 (Publication Date) - Scribner (Publisher)
A Dark and Stormy Murder (A Writer's Apprentice Mystery)
- Buckley, Julia (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 304 Pages - 07/05/2016 (Publication Date) - Berkley (Publisher)
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