5 of the Greatest Classic Murder Mystery Books

Ever

Janice Tovey

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If you love a good mystery book, look at this list of 5 of the greatest classic mystery books of all time.

I think you will agree it is a popular list and you being a mystery enthusiast will no doubt spot some of your favorites.

5 of the greatest classic murder mystery books of all time:

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE BY AGATHA CHRISTIE

You will be sure to be hooked from the very beginning as a group of 10 strangers, guests of an eccentric millionaire, begin dying one at a time to the tune of a popular nursery rhyme. Who will be left?

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES BY SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE

A beast with dripping jaws and eyes a blaze has viciously murdered Sir Charles Baskerville. His face distorted with a look of sheer terror. Sherlock Homes and Watson are summoned to investigate. Are the blood-chilling cries amidst the moors a clue?

THE YELLOW ROOM BY MARY ROBERTS RINEHARD

A locked-up summer home in Maine. A mother and daughter’s surprise. The servants have disappeared, the lights are out, and low and behold they find a body in the closet. The daughter, Carol Spencer becomes a suspect and her mother’s life is in danger.

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Janice Tovey

My passion is writing. I also love reading, teaching, animals, nature, music, and humor. I am curious about everything and enjoy writing about all things.