What are the most popular 2016 mystery novels?

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides was still very popular in 2020. It's about a famous painter who shoots her husband in the face and then stops speaking. A criminal psychotherapist tries to get her to talk and solve the mystery behind her actions.

Probably 'The Da Vinci Code'. It became extremely popular due to its blend of mystery, history, and religious elements. It follows symbologist Robert Langdon as he tries to solve a series of puzzles.

The 'Millennium' series starting with 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' is extremely popular. It has a strong female lead and a dark, complex mystery. 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Arthur Conan Doyle is also a perennially popular mystery, especially in its audible version with the right narrator bringing the spooky moors to life.

Among the Fandorin mystery novels, many people like 'The Death of Achilles'. This novel delves deep into the psyche of the characters. Fandorin's deductive skills are put to the test as he tries to solve a murder mystery that is intertwined with complex relationships and historical events. The detailed descriptions of the era and the well - crafted mystery make it a great read.

The 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle is extremely popular. These novels, such as 'A Study in Scarlet', feature the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson as they solve complex murder mysteries in Victorian London. Holmes' deductive reasoning skills are what make these stories so engaging.

One of the most popular mystery novels is 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It's a classic with a gripping plot where ten strangers are lured to an island and murdered one by one, leaving readers on the edge of their seats trying to figure out who the killer is.

Some of the most popular length mystery novels are around 300 - 400 pages. For example, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a good length that allows for in - depth character development, multiple plot twists, and a detailed mystery - solving process.

Some of the most popular ones are 'Murder on the Orient Express' and 'And Then There Were None'.

The Cuckoo's Calling is quite popular. It has a great detective story at its core with interesting characters.

Another popular mystery novel is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It has a unique narrative structure that flips between different perspectives, and it delves deep into the dark and complex relationship between the two main characters, while also presenting a gripping mystery about a missing person.