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69 Detective Fiction reviews on The Bookish Elf. Detective Fiction here most often crosses with Mystery Thriller, Crime and Historical Fiction. The authors we review most are Agatha Christie and Michael Connelly.

GIANT- 2nd Inspector Shaktawat Thriller by Vijay Medtia drops Inspector Ajay Shaktawat into 1999 Mumbai, where a catering manager's murder opens onto missing money, corporate walls and threats against his own family. Medtia blends…

Debbie Berlin's Devil's Tango, book two of The Third Estate series, delivers cinematic espionage with heart. A whispered secret drags Sophie Allard into a shadow war beside assassin Kai Lovac, where evidence vanishes and…

Whether you're a die-hard Archer fan or a newcomer to the William Warwick universe, "An Eye for an Eye" is a must-read. It's the literary equivalent of a rollercoaster – thrilling, unpredictable, and leaving…

Nearly a century later, "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" stands as one of the most significant and cunningly devious mystery novels ever published. Not so much a straightforward whodunit as a sly magic trick…

Six months into business, We Solve Murders has solved no murders. Then a fake-vitamins millionaire finds a dead bodyguard on his doorstep and a note signed by a man nobody has ever met. Osman's…

Nobody's Fool successfully combines the page-turning suspense Coben is known for with deeper themes about identity, redemption, and the price of protecting those we love. While not without minor flaws, the novel represents some of…

The Waiting demonstrates Connelly's continued mastery of the police procedural genre while pushing his characters into new territory. Despite some minor flaws, it's a worthy addition to the Ballard series and the larger Connelly…

With Beyond Reasonable Doubt, Dugoni has solidified the Keera Duggan series as a worthy addition to the legal thriller genre. The combination of chess strategy, legal procedure, and psychological warfare creates a unique reading…

"Fatal Intrusion" is a near-perfect blend of pulse-pounding action, intricate mystery, and character-driven drama. It's a promising start to what is sure to become a must-read series for thriller aficionados.

In a genre that can sometimes feel formulaic, "We Solve Murders" is a breath of fresh air. Richard Osman has once again proven his ability to craft engaging mysteries with heart, humor, and genuine…





















GIANT- 2nd Inspector Shaktawat Thriller, The Third Estate: Devil’s Tango, An Eye for an Eye, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, We Chase Shadows are our highest-rated Detective Fiction reviews.
Agatha Christie (9), Michael Connelly (8), Jeffrey Archer (7), Richard Osman (7), Anthony Horowitz (3).
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