Every year, new and seasoned writers turn out mystery novels in a spirited attempt to outdo each other. However, few have managed to produce such a perfect combination of mystery, suspense and logic as the writers in the best new mystery books list. While the main purpose of the books is to horrify the reader into realizing the complexity and difficulty involved in solving crime, they come with a good dose of reality and logic.
1. The Hound of the Baskervilles
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is famed for his Sherlock Holmes stories. Although most of his stories were penned in the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century, he remains at the top of mystery novels authors. Among his most spell-binding productions is the Hound of the Baskervilles. It involves murder, horror and danger which so typically surround Sherlock Holmes, the consultant detective as he chooses to call himself.
2. And Then There Were None
Agatha Christie is in her best as she recounts the story of ten people invited to a private island by a millionaire who is not only mysterious but has an eccentric trait. They are strangers to each other but they are bound together by their wicked past. They are all murdered in the end.
3. The Firm
In the novel by master storyteller John Grisham, Mitch McDeere is recruited into a law firm. The job promises to fulfill the dreams to gain money and power for the remarkably intelligent young man. However, things take a strange turn and he becomes prey for the FBI. In addition, he discovers that the firm is tracking each of his phone calls. In the end, his life is in great danger.
4. Gone Girl
Amy and Nick seem to have a superb love life. On the fifth anniversary of their wedding, the former goes missing. Nick is suspected by the police and the media for killing his wife. However, it is discovered that both Amy and Nick had a lot to hide from everyone. Gillian Flynn excellently manages to spin a story involving deceit, lies and devious behavior.
Conclusion
Of course, there are many more mystery novels that would keep you up all night. In fact, the above listed top rated mystery novels is just the proverbial tip of the iceberg when it comes to interesting mystery novels. However, they are some of the best bet recommended if you are looking for something that will immediately grab your interest. They are a guarantee that you will keep turning the pages to the last.
