In this blog, we will briefly describe the 5 Best Mystery Books of All Time. Mystery books have been popular for a long time and as these books are full of suspense, they grip the reader till the end. The reader is always curious to know what lies ahead and in this manner, one has to read the complete book to know the complete picture behind the mystery.
Reading mystery books keeps our brain engaged in a positive direction. Just as one needs to exercise to keep the physical body in perfect shape, so one needs to work the brain to keep it mentally stimulated. Mystery books keep us occupied with the guesswork and render puzzles to work on. The more one reads, the more neural activity occurs in the brain. This results in more neural productivity at the same time providing strength to the various pathways in the brain.
Why Mystery Books are Popular?
Mystery books challenge our thinking, they can make us look beyond the horizon. Curiosity and uncertainty keep the readers occupied throughout the book and in this way there is always an unsolved question and readers are very eager to find out an answer to this.
As the most intricate twist of the human mind is involved in these books, people are always eager to look for what is unseen ahead in the books.
Top 5 Mystery Books
A mystery is a fiction genre where the plan or nature of the event is normally murder or other crime and is kept mysterious until the last of the story.
1) And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
This novel is a genius of Agatha Christie and starts when ten people each having something to hide and fear are brought to a small private island off the coast of Devon to a house without any reason. Their host, a millionaire whom no one is aware of, is not present in the house nor on the island but only leaves certain instructions to be followed.
Two people have been instructed to do the chores of the house like cooking and housekeeping. A nursery rhyme put on the frame is hung in each room of the mansion. As the days pass and in agreement with the nursery rhyme, each person has to face the music and encounter the challenges of their problematic past, one by one until they meet their untimely end.
The book belongs to the fiction category, is full of suspense, and is one of the most famous murder mysteries of all time.
2) Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Published in 2012 this is a psycho-thriller revolving around marriage, cheating, and complex human relationships.
The story starts when preparations are going on for the fifth wedding ceremony of Nick Dunne and Amy Dunne. Nick is back home and is surprised to find that Amy, his devoted wife has suddenly disappeared.
As the investigation starts and all suspicion falls on Nick, everyone thinks that Nick is the main culprit in Amy’s disappearance. Nick himself becomes aware of how his wife had viewed him, how little he knew of her when stories of her appear from friends he has never heard of.
As investigation intensifies the complicated relationship of deceit between Nick and Amy’s marriage shocks everyone. The book beautifully unwraps the dark side of human nature, obsession, moral ambiguity, and the extent people go to be in power and control in critical conditions.
‘Gone Girl’ is a powerful and captivating read that persists in the minds of its readers for a long time.
3) In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
Based on a real-life event, this novel is also one of the best-selling crime stories of all time.
On November 15, 1959, in the small Kansas town of Holcomb, four Clutter family members were viciously killed, by shots fired from a shotgun which was held just inches from their faces. There was hardly any clear motive for the crime, and also no clue was left behind.
Truman Capote creates an enthralling sense of strain and unbelievable empathy as he recreates the murder and the inquiry that resulted in the culprits’ capture, trial, and punishment.
A book that surpasses its immediate context, ‘In Cold Blood offers compelling insights into the nature of violence in America.
4) The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn
The book is about Anna Fox who is a victim of agoraphobia. Anna being a recluse, lives all by herself in her New York City home and is not able to venture outside the house. Fond of watching old movies, remembering her better days, drinking wine, and maybe spying on her neighbors, this is how she would spend her day.
Later, she gets a new neighbor, the Russells across the street: a father, and mother, along with their teenage son. But one night when Anna stares out of the window and notices something which she should not have, her life falls apart and the shocking secrets are exposed.
Mental health, loneliness, and the effects of trauma are the themes of the novel.
5) In the Woods by Tana French
The story is set in the vicinity of Ireland, where a 12-year-old girl has passed away. Two investigators, Rob and Cassie, have been given the task of solving the mystery of the girl’s death. The case unwillingly reminds Rob of the mystery that preoccupied him when he was a child-a mystery that takes place in this same forest. As they start investigating and questioning the impaired parents and surrounding people, Rob’s past keeps on haunting him.
‘Into the Woods’ is much more than a mystery book. It covers a tale of family associations and childhood drama-an indication of the importance of being raised in a safe and loving atmosphere.
Conclusion
To sum up mystery book is like fiction which involves a detective solving a crime. This can be done by finding clues, examining and cross-examining suspects, and checking alibis.
A mystery is a type of fiction in which the plot, which usually involves murder or another crime, is kept a secret until the very end.
