Classic Mysteries:
* The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: A chilling tale of a cursed family and a monstrous hound, featuring the iconic detective duo, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
* The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey: A historical mystery where a hospitalized detective investigates the life of Richard III, challenging the historical narrative.
* Ten Little Indians by Agatha Christie: Another classic Christie, this one featuring a group of strangers trapped on an island with a mysterious killer.
* The Secret History by Donna Tartt: A dark and atmospheric novel about a group of Classics students at an elite college, where a shocking crime unfolds.
Modern Mysteries:
* Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn: A twisty psychological thriller about a missing wife and her husband, who becomes the prime suspect.
* The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides: A gripping psychological thriller about a woman who has been mute for six years after the death of her husband.
* The Guest List by Lucy Foley: A locked-room mystery set on a remote island during a wedding weekend, where secrets and tension lead to a shocking death.
* The Chain by Adrian McKinty: A chilling and thought-provoking thriller about a terrifying game where parents must kidnap children to save their own.
Cozy Mysteries:
* The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman: A charming and witty mystery about a group of retirees who solve crimes in their retirement village.
* The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith: A heartwarming series about a female detective in Botswana, filled with cultural insights and gentle humor.
* Murder Most Unladylike by Robin Stevens: A delightful series following two schoolgirls who solve mysteries at their boarding school.
* The Librarian by Michael Connelly: A unique take on the cozy mystery, featuring a librarian who solves crimes using his knowledge of books.
International Mysteries:
* The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson: A chilling crime thriller from Sweden, introducing the iconic hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist.
* The Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko: A Russian urban fantasy with a strong mystery element, following a young man who discovers he has supernatural abilities.
* The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino: A Japanese mystery with a compelling plot and complex characters, exploring themes of love, guilt, and redemption.
Historical Mysteries:
* The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova: A chilling and atmospheric tale about a group of historians who are drawn into a centuries-old mystery about a dangerous manuscript.
* The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco: A complex and philosophical mystery set in a medieval monastery, where a series of murders occur.
* The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton: A mind-bending time-loop mystery where a detective must solve a murder that repeats itself every day.
This list is just a starting point. There are many other great mystery books out there, so explore different genres and authors to find your next favorite read.