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The 15 Best Detective Novel Series of All Time

Sink your teeth into these exciting detective book series that feature enigmatic crime solvers amidst thrilling mysteries.
It's hard to beat a great detective novel. Only a few activities in life are more satisfying than sinking into your favorite chair with a cup of tea and trying to figure out whodunit.
After all, what's better than losing yourself in thrilling leads, charming characters, and intricate plots?
From old to new, hard-boiled to quirky, self-important to self-sacrificial, fictional detectives come in all varieties. As a mystery enthusiast, that's why I love detective stories.
Here are my picks for the best detective book series of all time. These span multiple books—usually featuring the same crime solver—so you can sink loads of time and get fully invested in the characters.
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Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew
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Claire Dewitt and the City of the Dead (Sara Gran)
Claire Dewitt and the City of the Dead (Sara Gran)
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Hap and Leonard (Joe R. Lansdale)
Hap and Leonard (Joe R. Lansdale)
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Jack Reacher Series (Lee Child)
Jack Reacher Series (Lee Child)
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Rizzoli & Isles Series (Tess Gerritsen)
Rizzoli & Isles Series (Tess Gerritsen)
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G Is for Grafton: The World of Kinsey Millhone (Natalie Hevener Kaufman)
G Is for Grafton: The World of Kinsey Millhone (Natalie Hevener Kaufman)
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Harry Hole Series
Harry Hole Series
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Dublin Murder Squad Series (Tana French)
Dublin Murder Squad Series (Tana French)
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Miss Marple Series (Agatha Christie)
Miss Marple Series (Agatha Christie)
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Harry Bosch Novels (Michael Connelly)
Harry Bosch Novels (Michael Connelly)
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Inspector Maigret Series (Georges Simenon)
Inspector Maigret Series (Georges Simenon)
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Hercule Poirot Series (Agatha Christie)
Hercule Poirot Series (Agatha Christie)
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The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Alexander McCall Smith (Introduction by the Author)
The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Alexander McCall Smith (Introduction by the Author)
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Cormoran Strike Series (Robert Galbraith)
Cormoran Strike Series (Robert Galbraith)
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Sherlock Holmes (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
Sherlock Holmes (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
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