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?
Patricia HighsmithDorothy L. SayersAgatha Christie
Which author created Sherlock Holmes?
G.K. ChestertonEdgar Allan PoeSir Arthur Conan Doyle
Who penned the psychological thriller Gone Girl?
Paula HawkinsTana FrenchGillian Flynn
Who is the author of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?
Jo NesbรธHenning MankellStieg Larsson
Which writer created the character Philip Marlowe in The Big Sleep?
Raymond ChandlerDashiell HammettJames M. Cain
Who wrote The Maltese Falcon?
Raymond ChandlerRoss MacdonaldDashiell Hammett
Which author is known for the Dublin Murder Squad series, including In the Woods?
Lisa GardnerKarin SlaughterTana French
Who wrote the mystery classic Rebecca?
Ruth RendellDaphne du MaurierAgatha Christie
Which author created Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple?
Agatha ChristieDorothy L. SayersNgaio Marsh
Who wrote the novel The Silence of the Lambs?
Thomas HarrisPatricia CornwellJonathan Kellerman
Which Scandinavian author wrote The Snowman?
Stieg LarssonJo NesbรธCamilla Lรคckberg
Who is the author of Strangers on a Train?
Daphne du MaurierRuth RendellPatricia Highsmith
Who wrote The Hound of the Baskervilles?
Agatha ChristieEdgar Allan PoeSir Arthur Conan Doyle
Which modern author wrote The Woman in the Window?
Gillian FlynnA.J. FinnPaula Hawkins
Who penned The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series?
Ann CleevesAlexander McCall SmithLouise Penny

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