Mysteries have been my favorite genre ever since I began reading. It is wonderful that many sub-genres have evolved since the beginning of the mystery novel. Political and spy mysteries used to be my favorite sub-genre but the medical mystery, psychological thriller, historical and treasure hunts have taken over my top spot. My favorite authors include:
Michael Palmer - medical mysteries
Robin Cook - medical mysteries
Brad Thor - spy novels
Steve Berry - treasure hunt mysteries
Dan Silva - spy novels
Vince Flynn - spy novels
Mary Higgins Clark - suspence
Clive Cussler - military mysteries
Tom Clancy - military mysteries
Peter May - murder mysteries
Chris Culver - Ash Rashid detective mysteries
Preston and Child - action/technothrillers
Mary Higgins Clark - suspence
Clive Cussler - military mysteries
Tom Clancy - military mysteries
Peter May - murder mysteries
Chris Culver - Ash Rashid detective mysteries
Preston and Child - action/technothrillers
James Rollins - action and adventure
There are 32 sub-genres that I have counted. They include straight murder mysteries, cozy mysteries, medical mysteries, historical mysteries, military novels, spy novels, political mysteries, treasure hunts, police procedurals, private detective stories, forensic mysteries, supernatural/fantasy mysteries, action, adventure, hard-boiled, noir, classic/golden era, western, techno thrillers, magic realism, gothic, amateur sleuth, legal, paranormal/urban, suspense, thriller, romance, science fiction, locked room, psychological thrillers, young adult and religious thrillers. Newer sub-genres are still being created by authors who combine sub-genres, i.e., medical treasure hunts, cozy amateur sleuths, etc . . . The most recent sub-genre was created by Dan Brown when he wrote The DaVinci Code. It is a treasure hunt novel and has sparked other writers to write their own treasure hunts. The mystery novel is always evolving.
What are your favorite mysteries?
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