{"id":91817,"date":"2024-06-13T15:21:53","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T15:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=91817"},"modified":"2024-06-18T13:59:23","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T13:59:23","slug":"best-detective-novel-according-fiction-specialists","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/best-detective-novel-according-fiction-specialists\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Detective Novel According to Fiction Specialists"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_91820\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91820\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-91820\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/meilleur-roman-policier.jpg\" alt=\"The best detective novel ever written?\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/meilleur-roman-policier.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/meilleur-roman-policier-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/meilleur-roman-policier-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/meilleur-roman-policier-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/meilleur-roman-policier-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/meilleur-roman-policier-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/meilleur-roman-policier-155x87.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-91820\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Looking for your next thrilling read? Look no further! Specialists have unveiled the best detective novel ever written, so you can dive into a <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/flora-collins-author\/\">suspenseful masterpiece<\/a> on your next break.<\/p>\n<p>In 2013, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the <em>British Crime Writers Association<\/em>, literary experts conducted a survey to root out the ultimate crime classic. They polled over 600 members and the results are in: the <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/summer-solstice-books-2024\/\">best detective novel of all time<\/a> is <strong>Agatha Christie&#8217;s <em>&#8216;The Murder of Roger Ackroyd<\/em><\/strong><em>.&#8217;<\/em> First published in 1926 in the UK and a year later in France, this book continues to bewitch readers.<\/p>\n<h2>What Makes &#8216;The Murder of Roger Ackroyd&#8217; So Special?<\/h2>\n<p>This gripping tale follows the investigation carried out by Agatha Christie&#8217;s beloved detective, Hercule Poirot. Fans and critics alike hail it as one of Christie&#8217;s most surprising works. Every <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/flora-collins-author\/\">twist and turn keeps you on the edge of your seat<\/a>, showcasing why it has stood the test of time.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from <em>&#8216;The Murder of Roger Ackroyd&#8217;,<\/em> the experts&#8217; top 3 list also includes: &#8216;<em><strong>The Paths of Hell&#8217;<\/strong><\/em> by Reginald Hill and <em><strong>&#8216;The Big Sleep&#8217;<\/strong><\/em> by Raymond Chandler.<\/p>\n<p>However, it seems not everyone is thrilled by this ranking. Version Femina notes a few raised eyebrows over the absence of contemporary authors and the English-language-only focus. Let\u2019s face it\u2014reviews can be subjective, often shaped by individual tastes and expectations.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Are Detective Novels So Irresistible?<\/h2>\n<p>So, why do book lovers gravitate toward detective novels? Simply put, these stories blend <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/hilary-clinton-crime-novel\/\">psychological intrigue, suspense, and the thrill of problem-solving<\/a>. Each page-turn keeps the reader captivated, trying to piece together the puzzle along with the detective. Whether on a beach or a cozy couch, a detective novel promises an engaging escape.<\/p>\n<p>So the next time you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/best-books-to-read-summer-2023\/\">captivating read<\/a>, grab the best detective novel\u2014<em>&#8216;The Murder of Roger Ackroyd<\/em>.&#8217; This classic won&#8217;t disappoint.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grazia.fr\/culture\/livres\/voici-le-meilleur-roman-policier-de-tous-les-temps-dapres-des-experts-785884.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>**Le meilleur roman policier de tous les temps r\u00e9v\u00e9l\u00e9 par des experts**<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><i>This article first appeared on grazia.fr \u2013 Author: Ava Skoupsky<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42697,"featured_media":91820,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[38,16],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v20.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Best Detective Novel According to Fiction Specialists<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Experts have revealed the best detective novel of all time after surveying 600 readers. 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