My Favorite Mystery Novels of All Time
by Desiree Villena As both a reader and a writer, one of my favorite genres to dip into is the mystery novel. Reading a tightly spun, suspenseful thriller or a real brain-teaser of a crime story will always keep me on the edge of my seat, and I even find myself writing at a faster pace when I turn my own hand to the subject! So today I wanted to share a little bit of that hair-raising magic with you. I’m bringing you my picks for the best of the best in this category, and sharing my four favorite mystery novels of all time, from vintage classics to technothrillers to contemporary international releases. And fear not — I won’t spoil any you haven’t read yet! My first pick is one you’ll no doubt have heard of (if you haven’t already read it): Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo . Larsson’s electrifying espionage novel is so complex, intricately plotted, and perfectly paced that it could serve as a masterclass on how to plan a novel . (Sidenote: it’s also a masterclas...