What are some classic detective novels?

Another great one is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. Although often seen as a pure horror novel, it also has detective - like elements as characters try to figure out the mystery of Dracula and his actions. The way they track him down and piece together the clues is quite detective - like.

One classic is 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. It features Sam Spade, a detective who gets involved in a complex web of mystery and deception while on the hunt for a valuable statuette. Another is 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler, with Philip Marlowe as the detective uncovering secrets in the seedy underbelly of society. And then there's 'Gorky Park' by Martin Cruz Smith, which has an undercover aspect as the detective tries to solve a murder in a very challenging environment.

One classic is 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson. Another is 'Poirot' series by Agatha Christie, where Hercule Poirot uses his 'little grey cells' to solve complex cases. Also, 'Inspector Rebus' novels by Ian Rankin are quite popular, presenting a gritty and complex view of detective work in modern Scotland.

Raymond Chandler's 'The Big Sleep' is also a classic American detective novel. It stars Philip Marlowe, a private detective in Los Angeles. The story is filled with seedy characters, corruption, and a convoluted mystery that Marlowe has to unravel.

One of the classic police detective novels is 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson solving various mysteries. Another is 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett, which is a hard - boiled detective story. And 'Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris also belongs to this genre, with the FBI agent Clarice Starling hunting a serial killer with the help of the brilliant and terrifying Hannibal Lecter.

Some notable occult detective novels include 'Anno Dracula' by Kim Newman. It has a detective - style exploration within a world where Dracula has won and the occult is very much part of society. 'The Mammoth Book of New Sherlock Holmes Adventures' also has some stories that touch on the occult in the context of Sherlock Holmes - like investigations. And 'The Necromancers' by Maurice Level is an occult detective story where the characters deal with the mysteries of the afterlife and the powers that govern it.

One classic is 'Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson solving various mysteries in Victorian London.

One of the classic detective team novels is 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes and Watson form a great detective team. Another is 'The Hardy Boys' series, which features the two brothers as amateur detectives solving various mysteries. And 'Nancy Drew' books also have a female detective with her friends sometimes acting as a team to solve crimes.

One classic is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It combines a medieval monastery setting with detective work. Another is 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' which has elements of magic and mystery in a historical fantasy context. And then there's 'The Dresden Files' series, which features a wizard detective in a modern urban fantasy world.

Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' is also well - known. In this novel, detective Hercule Poirot has to figure out who committed a murder on a train full of suspects. Christie is famous for her intricate plots and unexpected twists.