Can you recommend some best modern crime mystery novels?

Sure. 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a must - read. It has a spooky atmosphere and a great mystery involving a family curse. Another good one is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It combines mystery with historical and religious elements. 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by James M. Cain is also great. It's a dark and gritty story of crime and passion.

Sure. 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins is a great modern crime novel. It's told from multiple perspectives which adds to the mystery and intrigue. Another is 'Before I Go to Sleep' by S.J. Watson. It has a really interesting concept where the main character has amnesia and is trying to piece together her past which is filled with secrets and possible crimes. And 'The Reversal' by Michael Connelly is also excellent, with its legal and criminal elements combined well.

One of the best new crime mystery novels is 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides. It has a really gripping plot where a woman kills her husband and then stops talking. Another great one is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. The story is full of twists and turns as a man tries to find his missing wife, but there are many secrets. Also, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a classic in recent crime mystery novels. It features a complex and engaging mystery with unique characters.

Sure. 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is a classic. It's based on a true crime story, which makes it even more chilling. Capote's detailed writing style really draws you into the events. Also, 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is excellent. The relationship between Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter is both fascinating and terrifying.

Sure. 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is a great one. It has a complex plot full of twists and turns. The characters are well - developed, and the mystery keeps you guessing until the very end.

Sure. 'In the Woods' by Tana French is a great modern crime novel. It's set in Ireland and has a really engaging story that weaves together past and present crimes. The writing is atmospheric and draws you in.

Well, 'Mystic River' by Dennis Lehane is an excellent modern American crime novel. It tells a tragic story of three friends whose lives are forever changed by a childhood event and a new crime. 'The Wire' by David Simon, which started as a TV series but also has a novelization, offers a deep look into the criminal underworld and the institutions that deal with it in modern American cities. And 'L.A. Confidential' by James Ellroy is a noir - style crime novel that takes you through the seamy side of Los Angeles.

Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a great start. It has a simple yet engaging plot that's easy to follow. The mystery unfolds in an isolated setting which adds to the suspense. Another good one is 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes'. Doyle's writing is accessible and Holmes' methods of solving crimes are interesting for new readers.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a great start. It has simple yet engaging mysteries and Sherlock's methods are easy to follow. Also, 'Nancy Drew' series can be good for beginners. It has a young detective solving mysteries in a relatively light - hearted way. 'The Hardy Boys' series is also suitable. They are fun and introduce the basic elements of crime and mystery.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. The short stories are easy to follow and introduce the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his methods of solving crimes. It gives a good taste of classic crime mystery.