Top 10 British Female Mystery Novelists That You Need to Read If you're a fan of mystery novels and interested in female British writers, then you're in for a treat. The United Kingdom has a rich tradition of producing talented female authors in the mystery genre. In this article, we'll introduce you to 10 British female mystery novelists whose works have captivated readers around the world. 1. Agatha Christie: No list of British female mystery writers would be complete without the legendary Agatha Christie. With iconic detectives like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, Christie's novels, such as "Murder on the Orient Express" and "And Then There Were None," have become classics of the genre. 2. PD James: Known for her meticulously crafted plots and complex characters, Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park, writes gripping mysteries. Her best-known works include "Cover Her Face" and "An Unsuitable Job for a Woman." 3. Dorothy L. Sayers: Another influential figure in British mystery literature is Dorothy L. Sayers. Her series featuring the amateur detective Lord Peter Wimsey, including "Whose Body?" and "Gaudy Night," showcases her witty writing style and intricate plotting. 4. Tana French: Although not British-born, Tana French is an Irish writer whose gripping psychological thrillers have garnered critical acclaim. Her debut novel, "In the Woods," introduces the popular Dublin Murder Squad series. 5. Val McDermid: Val McDermid is a Scottish crime writer known for her dark and suspenseful novels. Her Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series, beginning with "The Mermaids Singing," brings together psychological profiling and police procedurals. 6. Kate Atkinson: While Kate Atkinson is recognized for her diverse range of works, her Jackson Brodie series, starting with "Case Histories," offers readers a blend of mystery and literary fiction. Atkinson's intricate storytelling and multi-layered characters make her novels a must-read. 7. Sophie Hannah: With permission from the Agatha Christie estate, Sophie Hannah continues Christie's legacy by writing new Hercule Poirot novels. Her first Poirot novel, "The Monogram Murders," pays homage to the Queen of Crime while introducing fresh plots and intriguing characters. 8. Ruth Rendell: Writing under her own name and the pseudonym Barbara Vine, Ruth Rendell weaves psychological suspense into her gripping novels. "A Judgement in Stone" and "The Tree of Hands" are just a few examples of her captivating works. 9. Susan Hill: Though best known for her gothic ghost story "The Woman in Black," Susan Hill has also ventured into the realm of mystery with her Simon Serrailler series. The procedural mysteries in books like "The Various Haunts of Men" will keep you guessing till the very end. 10. Elly Griffiths: Elly Griffiths combines crime fiction with archaeology in her popular Ruth Galloway series. Beginning with "The Crossing Places," Griffiths' novels transport readers to the atmospheric landscapes of Norfolk, England. To explore the works of these talented British female mystery novelists, you can visit their official websites, local bookstores, or online retailers. Additionally, platforms like Goodreads and CrimeReads offer further recommendations and discussions on the genre. Happy reading!
What kind of legend would occur if the first of the top ten ancient divine beasts were sealed within a human body? Zhou Tian was just an ordinary boy from a poor county town, who accidentally saved a strange old man and received teachings of divine skills. To his surprise, he discovered two mysterious golden beads inside his body during his cultivation process. From this point on, Zhou Tian's life changed drastically. He built his own financial empire, led his family in battles against various organizations, and adeptly maneuvered through political struggles. Countless stunningly beautiful women were drawn to him, and he even became the youngest general in Chinese history commanding millions of troops. Zhou Tian's life became a legendary tale. Check out the new book "Youth Sword God", and please show your support. Come and discuss with us in our QQ group: [group number].
157.81 Million words | 2020-07-26 17:29Update
The Heavenly Court, which had been peaceful for a long time, was thrown into chaos as the Jade Emperor entered a secluded period of seclusion. The various sects fought over immortal honey and territory, causing a mess. The confused fairy, the master of the Sheng Palace, brought back three male disciples from the Ascension Cave this year. Faced with the troubled Jade Emperor, the meddling Immortal Hu person, the invasion of the giants and roots, the former fellow disciples, would it be a zero-sum game or a win-win situation? Would they reform the Jade Emperor through wall slamming or replace him altogether? Three women engaged in a palace struggle, three men fighting for control of the Heavenly Court... However, just when they thought they had achieved success and fame, a sentence from the Creator's Spirit made them shudder. Caution, weak-hearted beware! Tianlong excels at describing battle scenes, from large-scale battles between millions of gods and soldiers to tiny flea fights with celestial wolves. If the fights are not unique enough for you, feel free to bite me. It is my dream to turn "Conquering the Heavenly Court" into the first book of epic battles. (Please collect!)
140.57 Million words | 2022-10-18 19:46Update
A novice cultivator's struggle in the fairy realm! An ordinary person who has not experienced the heavenly tribulation grabs onto the leg of a pure white fairy and ascends to the fairy realm. His romantic encounters continue unabated, as he seduces the most difficult-to-seduce fairies in the fairy realm. His growth causes major forces in the fairy realm to take notice, filled with fear and unease. He tames terrifying and powerful fairy beasts as his pets. Confronted with various conspiracies and schemes, this novice raises his foot and smashes them one by one!
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The Lord of Reincarnation is a Xianxia cultivation novel written by Er She....With extraordinary mindset and talent, he forges legends through reincarnation! This is the era of martial artists, and it is also the era of Jiang He.
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A young tribal boy embarks on the path of immortality for honor. Inside his body, the nine-star jade pendant shatters the stars. ........... The sword technique my father gave me unexpectedly holds a profound secret! ........... The four sword techniques turn out to be a complete map, and the map points to an ancient relic in the primordial chaos.
443.32 Million words | 2020-11-09 04:29Update
Refine heaven, refine earth, refine god, refine the universe! A tattered book I stumbled upon turned out to be the supreme treasure born before the chaos was divided, containing an unprecedented cultivation method — the Primordial Refining God Technique, which encompasses three thousand great paths! And accompanying the book was a ring, also a supreme treasure born before the chaos was divided, containing a vast and boundless Primordial space, where purple qi of the Primordial can be grasped with a wave of the hand! With just a book and a ring, what kind of legend will they create?
152.83 Million words | 2021-09-23 07:51Update
There is an ancient saying: "Man is not as good as the sovereign, and the sovereign is not as good as the immortal." Throughout history, whether it be humans, demons, ghosts, gods, or monsters, they have all sought to comprehend the principles of the heavens and earth, to pursue the ultimate goal of becoming immortals. Immortals can transcend the three realms and exist beyond the five elements, defy fate
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Monkey Cat, transformed from the Cloud-Somersaulting Nimbus, is Sun Wukong's pet; Pig Dog, Chang'e's guard dog, is Zhu Bajie's pet; Sandfish, Lingyun Crossing Fish, is Sand Monk's righteous daughter. Blazing Bow - With my flames, I defy the heavens. Sun Wukong's weapon, fire attribute, main offensive, the bow is covered in flames, arrows scorch the sky. Dust Settling Blade - Settle this dust, bury the gods. Zhu Bajie's weapon, earth attribute, main defense, the blade is as wide as a shield, capable of swirling up gusts of wind and sand to resist attacks. Blurry Image Mirror - Shadow of the washing sky, mirror of heavenly fate. Sandfish's magical instrument, water attribute, main healing, it is a bronze mirror that shows the living as dead and the dead as living, two worlds inside and outside the mirror. Here, you will also see: Different gods and demons, different humans and monsters, different emotions and desires, different good and evil, different graces and grievances. Of course, there is also a different Journey to the West. Updated promptly every day!
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He is a destitute young man, whose dreams were shattered by a bloody slaughter that wiped out his family. The discrimination from his clan filled his heart with fear, helplessness, sorrow, and despair. Through the slaughter, he unexpectedly gains the ancient god blood and a formidable martial art technique! The god blood contains immense power, and with the strength derived from his hatred, the young man cultivates at an astonishing speed, leaving others far behind. He is known as the reckless cultivator. Let us gaze upon how he defies the heavens in this world full of boundless greed, sin, and slaughter, and creates a legendary tale that people yearn for. [Disclaimer: This story is purely fictitious. Any resemblance to actual events or persons is purely coincidental. Please refrain from imitating.]
637.99 Million words | 2022-03-27 09:53Update
To cultivate oneself is not about hosting feasts, writing articles, creating art, or embroidery. It is not about being elegant, composed, refined, or gracious. The path of cultivation is a rebellious and intense act that transcends life itself. It seeks immortality, walks the path of ruthlessness, and wields a sword to destroy ten thousand laws... At the same time, as a steadfast cultivator, one must be able to seduce fox spirits, outsmart magical artifacts, endure loneliness, withstand hardships, break societal taboos, and even slay righteous individuals... Hmm, also, one must be able to tease younger sisters. In this modern world of strange beings inspired by the stories of Liaozhai, this is the tale of a cultivator who observes the world with an indifferent gaze, cultivates land and ascends the path of immortality, all while navigating the realm of monsters and demons.
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"One character, one mountain, in the world of immortals. If one wants to become an immortal, the mountain must be a mountain of corpses." When leaving the era of the crumbling Heavenly Dao and entering the world of immortals and martial heroes, Qi Tian said, "I do not seek eternal life, nor do I yearn for the mortal world. I just want to see what lies at the peak of cultivation." In a vast world of immortals and martial heroes, a rising era of cultivation begins. *************************** Many protagonists are born to their biological fathers, making their journeys smooth and effortless. As for this humble lady, at most, I can only say I'm one's biological mother, facing adversity at every turn. Familial bonds, friendships, love, righteousness, grievances, be it mountains of corpses or warm embraces of spring, in short, this is a story of indulgence, lawlessness, and unrestrained freedom.
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I am Tang Sanzang. I am the true protagonist of the journey to the West. I am not going to the West to retrieve sutras, but to seek justice. Justice is the true path. In the chaotic era and ancient times, the original way was through killing! The path of killing arises for the sake of justice! I cultivate the path of killing!
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Hu Feng, who was in dire straits, had a wife bedridden with a serious illness and a daughter who had been unable to go to school due to lack of tuition fees. On his way to buy food for his daughter, he was tragically run over by a car and died. Surprisingly, after his pitiful death, he was reborn as a rat. However, this rat was no ordinary rat but a treasure-hunting rat that had not been seen in the cultivation world for thousands of years. Whether you are a human or a rat, one must maintain dignity. Witness how Hu Feng utilizes his treasure-hunting ability and the Nine Heavens Rewards and Punishments Tower, which his father risked his life to snatch for him, to gradually transform from a mere rat into a powerful being who controls the entire universe. Hu Feng always yearns for his daughter and wife. Will he be able to find a way back to them?
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A young boy, born with a crippled body, subjected to ridicule, bullying, sarcasm, and mockery... Unexpectedly, he obtains a mysterious ring, which changes his fate. He gradually rises in the world of immortals, revealing his talents. Along his unpredictable journey, the path of immortality is full of ups and downs. The great Dao is invisible, and cultivators are boundless. Only those with perseverance, lofty aspirations, and determination can tread the path of immortality, regarding the celestial laws as insignificant ants... As for the shortcomings of the new book, I hope readers can point them out, and I also hope that you all can give "Boundless Path of
467.04 Million words | 2022-03-05 02:57Update
He, burdened with family vengeance, stepped into the realm of cultivation and fortuitously learnt the supreme technique of Yin-Yang Five Elements. The miraculous transformation began, and with his own efforts and the company of his partner, he finally avenged the great hatred.
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In his previous life, Yang Chen was kind to others but was oppressed throughout his life. In his reincarnation, Yang Chen chose to become an executioner, cutting off all grievances with the ghostly blade and decimating all living beings on the Immortal Execution Platform. Executing humans in the human realm! Executing demons in the demon realm! Executing monsters in the monster realm! Executing immortals in the immortal realm!
547.76 Million words | 2020-08-02 17:12Update
Xiao Ze, is a descendant of the Xiaoyao Sect who was hit by a car two thousand years later. He is a leader who leads humans in resisting invasion. He wears a white robe and wields a three-foot-long green sword, leading humanity towards glory. PS: Newcomer and new book, please support!
271.67 Million words | 2022-07-26 11:47Update
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While others cultivate the Purple Mansion Primordial Infant, he cultivates the Eighteen Layers of Hell in the underworld. A black sphere diverges his path of cultivation completely from others. While others cultivate the Purple Mansion with the same ancient arts, he cultivates the Underworld. Others refine Qi, and so does he, but while others refine Qi to condense Dao Pills, he condenses instruments of hell. Different paths of cultivation, different methods of battle. The young lord from a non-prestigious cultivation family carves his own path of ascension in the world of cultivation, relying on his efforts and insights, ultimately forging his own path to becoming a deity.
195.20 Million words | 2020-10-30 14:52Update
No one can describe the elegance of that sword, just as no one can escape the smell of a fart in a closed carriage... This is a story about a reserved man who travels to a world of cultivation and martial arts. It is incredibly entertaining, really, I'm not lying to you all. Everyone, please give me various upvotes, support, favorites, clicks, and leave reviews for me.
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