So I’ve always loved mystery. Grew up reading Sherlock and Nancy Drew, and last year I stumbled into Anthony Horowitz’s the Word is Murder. I’m absolutely obsessed with his style. I promptly read all of the books in that series. And then Magpie murders and Moonflower Murders. Absolutely drooling for the next one in that series.
His ability to completely continue to innovate and subvert the mystery genre by writing himself into the narrative and also working two different mysteries into one book? Incredible. I crave more.
Anyone have any more recommendations similar to his style? I’m preferably looking for something modern rather than classics like Agatha Christie and Sherlock.
Also, I love suspense and action but I’d like something not too overtly violent. I foolishly cold read Girl with the Dragon Tattoo without knowing anything about it because it was recommended under mystery. That was a mistake I’d like to avoid again.
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A friend recommended 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle after. I’d already read that one, but definitely enjoyed that one as well if that helps with suggestions.