Can you recommend the top 5 mystery novels?

Sure. 'The Robe' by Lloyd C. Douglas is a well - known Christian mystery novel. It tells the story of a Roman soldier who won Jesus' robe during the Crucifixion and the strange events that follow as the robe seems to have some sort of power or significance.

Raymond Chandler's 'The Big Sleep' is a great mystery novel. It features the hard - boiled detective Philip Marlowe. The story is set in a seedy and corrupt Los Angeles. Marlowe has to deal with a complex web of blackmail, murder, and mystery as he tries to solve the case. It has a really noir - ish atmosphere that adds to the overall charm of the story.

The 'Nancy Drew' series is also suitable for beginners. These books are about a young female detective who solves various mysteries. They are not too complex and are great for getting into the mystery genre. For example, 'The Secret of the Old Clock' is a classic in the series.

Sure. 'The Murder Stone' by Louise Penny is a great one. It's part of her series that follows Inspector Gamache. The story is set in a beautiful yet somewhat eerie location, and the mystery is full of twists and turns.

Sure. 'The Chalk Man' is a great one. It has a complex plot that involves a series of mysterious chalk drawings that seem to be related to a string of murders. The story bounces between the past and present, adding to the mystery.

Definitely. 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a must - mention from the top 50. It has the iconic Sherlock Holmes investigating a supernatural - seeming mystery on the moors. 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier also belongs to this list. It's a mystery - filled gothic novel with a new wife trying to uncover the secrets of her husband's first wife, Rebecca. There are many layers of mystery in this story. And 'A Study in Scarlet' by Arthur Conan Doyle, which is the first story to introduce Sherlock Holmes, is also a great pick.

Sure. 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is a classic. It has a hard - boiled detective, Philip Marlowe, navigating through the seedy underworld of Los Angeles while solving a mystery filled with corruption, blackmail, and murder.

The 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle is also among the top. Holmes uses his extraordinary deductive reasoning skills to solve various murder mysteries. Each story is filled with intricate details and exciting twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Sure. 'The Daughter of Time' by Josephine Tey is a great historical mystery. It features a detective who is bedridden and tries to solve the mystery of whether King Richard III really killed his nephews while in prison. It's a fascinating exploration of history and mystery combined.

Sure. 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is a top pick. It's a psychological thriller that keeps you guessing throughout. The story of a man whose wife disappears and the secrets that unfold is both disturbing and captivating.