Can You Guess the Authors of Famous Mystery Novels?

Think you know the authors of famous mystery novels? Test your literary knowledge in this quiz featuring some of the greatest writers in the genre!

Can You Guess the Authors of Famous Mystery Novels?

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Mystery novels have captivated readers for centuries with their clever plots, suspenseful twists, and unforgettable detectives. From solving murders in quaint English villages to unraveling international conspiracies, the genre offers something for every reader who loves a good puzzle.

But behind every iconic mystery is an equally iconic author, whose talent and creativity bring these stories to life. Whether it’s Agatha Christie’s intricate whodunits or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s brilliant Sherlock Holmes adventures, these authors have set the gold standard for mystery writing.

Modern writers like Gillian Flynn and Tana French continue to innovate the genre, crafting psychological thrillers and gripping police procedurals that keep readers guessing until the last page.

This quiz will test your knowledge of the masterminds behind some of the most famous mystery novels. Can you match the novel to its author? Let’s see if you’re a true mystery aficionado or just starting your sleuthing journey!

Who wrote Murder on the Orient Express?
Agatha ChristiePatricia HighsmithDorothy L. Sayers
Which author created Sherlock Holmes?
G.K. ChestertonEdgar Allan PoeSir Arthur Conan Doyle
Who penned the psychological thriller Gone Girl?
Gillian FlynnTana FrenchPaula Hawkins
Who is the author of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?
Jo NesbรธStieg LarssonHenning Mankell
Which writer created the character Philip Marlowe in The Big Sleep?
James M. CainRaymond ChandlerDashiell Hammett
Who wrote The Maltese Falcon?
Raymond ChandlerRoss MacdonaldDashiell Hammett
Which author is known for the Dublin Murder Squad series, including In the Woods?
Tana FrenchLisa GardnerKarin Slaughter
Who wrote the mystery classic Rebecca?
Daphne du MaurierRuth RendellAgatha Christie
Which author created Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple?
Agatha ChristieNgaio MarshDorothy L. Sayers
Who wrote the novel The Silence of the Lambs?
Thomas HarrisJonathan KellermanPatricia Cornwell
Which Scandinavian author wrote The Snowman?
Camilla LรคckbergStieg LarssonJo Nesbรธ
Who is the author of Strangers on a Train?
Ruth RendellPatricia HighsmithDaphne du Maurier
Who wrote The Hound of the Baskervilles?
Edgar Allan PoeSir Arthur Conan DoyleAgatha Christie
Which modern author wrote The Woman in the Window?
Paula HawkinsGillian FlynnA.J. Finn
Who penned The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series?
Alexander McCall SmithLouise PennyAnn Cleeves

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