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what's a good book about a detective

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Sure — do you mean classic, hardboiled/noir, police procedural, or something more modern/psychological? A few solid, widely-loved options across styles:

- The Hound of the Baskervilles — Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes). Classic detective work, atmospheric and a great entry to Holmes.
- Murder on the Orient Express — Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot). Brilliant locked-room/closed-circle puzzle and a famous twist.
- The Maltese Falcon — Dashiell Hammett (Sam Spade). Hardboiled, fast, and foundational noir.
- The Big Sleep — Raymond Chandler (Philip Marlowe). Stylish prose, moody L.A. noir.
- In the Woods — Tana French (Dublin Murder Squad). Modern, literary, and psychological — great character work and atmosphere.
- The Black Echo — Michael Connelly (Harry Bosch). Solid contemporary police procedural with a relentless lead.
- Still Life — Louise Penny (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache). Gentle on the surface but emotionally rich; a warm yet deep mystery.
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo — Stieg Larsson. Gritty, suspenseful, and driven by strong, complex characters.

Tell me which of those sounds appealing (or what mood/setting you prefer) and I’ll narrow it down.