Next to Holmes and Watson, Agatha Christie’s unflappable Miss Marple and unstoppable Hercule Poirot are tops. But you’ve read all 82 of her novels, your paperbacks are worn and torn, and you’ve memorized the entire (magnificent) last chapter of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.
It’s time to move on to the next case. So we’ve put together a list of mystery authors and books full of eccentric characters, crafty plots, and clever red herrings. They won’t replace your old pals, but they might become your new favorites.