What are some popular light detective novels?

One popular light detective novel is 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith. It features a female detective in Botswana and has a warm and engaging story. Another is 'Enola Holmes' series which focuses on the adventures of Sherlock Holmes' younger sister. It has a touch of feminism and mystery. Also, 'Murder on the Orient Express' by Agatha Christie can be considered light detective in a sense. It has a classic mystery setup with an interesting cast of characters.

The mystery aspect. People love trying to solve the puzzles along with the characters in detective light novels. It gives a sense of excitement.

Well, 'The Death of Mrs. Westaway' by Ruth Ware was quite popular in 2018. It had a young woman who received a mysterious letter which led her into a web of family secrets. Also, 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides was a hit. The story of a woman who killed her husband and then stopped talking was very engaging for detective novel fans. And 'The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle' by Stuart Turton had a really unique premise with a time - loop aspect in a detective - style mystery.

Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' is also very popular. The story takes place on a train where a murder occurs, and detective Hercule Poirot has to figure out who the killer is among the diverse group of passengers. Christie is known for her intricate plots and clever twists.

Another great one is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist and the mysterious hacker Lisbeth Salander as they investigate a decades - old disappearance and uncover a web of dark secrets and corruption.

One popular detective graphic novel is 'Sin City' by Frank Miller. It has a unique noir style with complex characters and gritty storylines. Another is 'Watchmen' by Alan Moore, which is not only a detective story but also a deconstruction of the superhero genre. And 'Tank Girl' also has detective - like elements in its post - apocalyptic adventures.

Some good ones include 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. This noir - like novel is full of intrigue and deception. 'Devil in a Blue Dress' by Walter Mosley is another great example. It gives a vivid picture of the detective's world. And 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' series by Alexander McCall Smith is a unique take on the genre, set in Botswana with a female detective solving various cases in a charming way.

There are quite a few. 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is a classic English detective novel. It has a hard - boiled detective, Philip Marlowe. His character is really interesting as he navigates through the seedy underworld to solve crimes. Also, 'Gaudy Night' by Dorothy L. Sayers is a great example. It combines elements of detective work with an academic setting at Oxford University, making it a unique read in the detective novel genre.

One popular teen detective novel is 'The Nancy Drew series'. It follows the adventures of Nancy, a smart and curious teenage girl who solves mysteries. Another is 'The Hardy Boys series', which features the detective work of two brothers, Frank and Joe Hardy. Also, 'Veronica Mars' novels are quite popular, with the main character being a teen detective in a small town filled with secrets.

Well, 'Giacovi's Case of the Stolen Jewels' is also quite well - known. In this novel, Giacovi has to solve the mystery of a precious jewel theft. There are many suspects, and Giacovi uses his sharp observational skills and logical thinking to narrow them down. It's full of suspense and keeps readers on the edge of their seats.