By Ben Robinson
Whether it is a gripping Agatha Christie Novel, or a darker novel which dives into the world of crime – mystery books always manage to keep me on the edge of my seat. This month I thought I’d suggest to you a few of the best mystery books I have read this past year. Beware though, these books are so good that you won’t want to put them down.
‘Elizabeth Is Missing’
– by Emma Healey
When Maud’s friend Elizabeth goes missing no one in her life believes it is anything serious. Her daughter doesn’t even believe her. So, Maud sets out on a journey to find where her friend Elizabeth has vanished to, the only problem is that Maud has memory loss, and she can’t even remember why she is searching for Elizabeth. As the story twists and turns deeper into the mystery, Maud begins to remember that Elizabeth isn’t the first person to go missing from her life. This book is one of my favourites I have read this year, the characters were so beautifully written and will leave you constantly turning the page.
‘The Satsuma Complex’
– by Bob Mortimer
I’m not the greatest fan of celebrity novels, however Mortimer created a book which has everything you could want. Gary meets a mysterious girl in the pub – but she vanishes the same night his friend is murdered. There is no doubt in Gary’s mind that something suspicious is happening. The story will take you deep into the world of underground crime in London and with each step it will throw twists at you. The three lead characters are written with such depth and charisma that you cannot help but love them, making it difficult to put the book down.
‘The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher’ – by Kate Summerscale
Kate Summerscale is my modern-day Agatha Christie. She never fails to hit the spot with her books, and this one is no different. A mysterious murder in a country house setting where there are many suspects and red herrings, what more could someone want? In what feels like a modern-day classic, Summerscale creates the perfect blend of mystery, history, and drama, keeping you on the edge of your seat throughout.
‘The Sense of an Ending’
– by Julian Barnes
Barnes may be one of the most masterful writers of our time, and he proves it with this book. Keeping the reader hooked on the central character until the very last line. The book subtly twists you through the complex mystery of who Tony Webster is. Throughout the novel he reflects on his childhood friends, and where they all ended up. However, there is one friend who puzzles Tony more than the others, and the secrets surrounding him may be why.‘ The Sense of an Ending’ really is a must read modern classic mystery novel.
‘The Thursday Murder Club’
– by Richard Osman
Another refreshingly enjoyable book by a TV personality is ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ by Richard Osman. The first in a series of books, the novel follows a group of four pensioners who set out to solve the mystery of a murder in their local area. However, nothing is as it seems when these four quirky characters decide to intertwine themselves in a thrilling mystery. Osman has created four brilliantly lovable characters who you’ll instantly want more from.
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