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Could you recommend me a really clever mystery book?

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samalama · 01/05/2026 16:51

Everyone I know is either off on holiday for the bank holiday weekend or having BBQs or going on days out, but I'm alone and with no one to make plans with. So I thought I'll get myself lots of ice cream and chocolates and do some reading over the weekend.

Does anyone have any recs for a nice mystery book with some very clever detection? Either all the clues line up so nicely or the one big clue at the end makes everything clear and is very satisfying. I've read the Richard Osman ones and they don't fit the bill. I like Agatha Christie and Conan Doyle but I've read most of theirs. Still, any recommendations welcome, either old or new books.

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Gigglebert · 01/05/2026 17:30

Came to recommend The Appeal as well @EllisIsEllis

Hedgehogsaremyjam · 01/05/2026 16:59

Have you read any of Janice Hallett's books? They are very clever I think

EllisIsEllis · 01/05/2026 16:58

The Appeal, by Janice Hallet.

Coffeebeforework · 01/05/2026 16:57

Busman's Honeymoon or Strong Poison by Dorothy Sayers.