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what's a good mystery book

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Sure — here are several strong picks across mystery subgenres. Pick what sounds best and I can give more like it.

- And Then There Were None — Agatha Christie (classic locked‑room/whodunit). Perfectly plotted, tense, and a masterclass in suspense.
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo — Stieg Larsson (dark, modern thriller). Complex characters, a twisting investigation, and social commentary.
- The Big Sleep — Raymond Chandler (hardboiled/noir). Gritty dialogue, moral ambiguity, and Philip Marlowe at his best.
- In the Woods — Tana French (psychological police procedural). Atmospheric, character-driven, slow-burn mystery with emotional depth.
- The Thursday Murder Club — Richard Osman (cozy with wit). Charming, funny, and cleverly plotted — great if you want lighter fare.
- The Guest List — Lucy Foley (contemporary locked‑room style on an isolated island). Tense, multiple perspectives, and sharply paced.
- The Lincoln Lawyer — Michael Connelly (legal/procedural thriller). Smart plotting and a compelling protagonist in a legal setting.

Do you want classic vs modern, gritty vs cozy, or something set in a particular place or era? I can narrow it down.