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Who is the best author of detective novels?

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Dive into a world of mystery where literary giants clash, from the creators of timeless detectives to innovative modern storytellers, each bringing their own flavor—from classic whodunits to edgy psychological thrillers. Which of these esteemed authors will capture your vote and rise to the top?

  1. Agatha Christie — ranked #11
    Agatha Christie
    Known for creating iconic detective Hercule Poirot
  2. Arthur Conan Doyle — ranked #22
    Arthur Conan Doyle
    Created Sherlock Holmes, the quintessential detective character
  3. Raymond Chandler — ranked #33
    Raymond Chandler
    Pioneer of hard-boiled detective fiction, known for Philip Marlowe
  4. Dashiell Hammett — ranked #44
    Dashiell Hammett
    Wrote The Maltese Falcon, influential in noir fiction
  5. Georges Simenon — ranked #55
    Georges Simenon
    Famous for the Maigret series featuring Inspector Jules Amedee Francois Maigret
  6. Dorothy L. Sayers — ranked #66
    Dorothy L. Sayers
    Known for the Lord Peter Wimsey detective series
  7. Rex Stout — ranked #77
    Rex Stout
    Created the Nero Wolfe series, featuring a brilliant detective
  8. Henning Mankell — ranked #88
    Henning Mankell
    Known for the Kurt Wallander series set in Sweden
  9. Stieg Larsson — ranked #99
    Stieg Larsson
    Authored the Millennium series, including The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
  10. Jo Nesbø — ranked #1010
    Jo Nesbø
    Known for the Harry Hole detective series set in Norway
  11. Michael Connelly — ranked #1111
    Michael Connelly
    Famous for the Harry Bosch series of detective novels
  12. James Patterson — ranked #1212
    James Patterson
    Prolific author known for the Alex Cross series
  13. Lee Child — ranked #1313
    Lee Child
    Created the Jack Reacher series featuring a former military policeman
  14. Gillian Flynn — ranked #1414
    Gillian Flynn
    Known for psychological thrillers, including Gone Girl
  15. Tana French — ranked #1515
    Tana French
    Known for her Dublin Murder Squad series with psychological depth
  16. Louise Penny — ranked #1616
    Louise Penny
    Famous for the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series set in Quebec

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Comments

Fifteen rankings in the article carry her name, and this is the only one where she is the subject rather than the exhibit: https://youpick.best/articles/agatha-christie-ranked-many-ways

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