Yes, I can recommend Poirot and Miss Marple stories.
I don't like to read crime stories like those by Ruth Rendell, who created the
Chief Inspector Wexford stories.
When I read a book, I want to escape reality, not read something that could and probably has happened in real life. That's why I like to read "soft" crime novels, or cozy murder mysteries by authors like Agatha Christie.
If you are interested, here is a link to a list of female crime writers:
Female Crime WritersI like to read John Grisham. Although there are court cases in some of his book, most of them don't have them. I would recommend "The Testament" and "The Firm". Two really great reads I can read over and over.
And, British TV presenter Richard Osman has now also turned into a cozy murder mystery writer. His first novel "The Thursday Murder Club" came out last year. But if you are not into these light murder mysteries, you might not enjoy it. But these are the kind of books I love to read.
I can recommend Belinda Bauer. Her new book "Exit" - which came out last year, and the paperback is out in August 2021 - is a very good read. It's not a nasty kind of read, but a really nice one.
Here is a link to the book at Amazon UK:
The ExitI also like to read Linwood Barclay. I especially loved his book "Elevator Pitch".
Link to the book at Amazon UK:
Elevator PitchAnd lastly - for now - English author Lucy Foley is another writer I would recommend. "The Hunting Party" and "The Guest List" are really good reads.
Here is a link to "The Hunting Party" at Amazon UK:
Lucy FoleyIf you are into gritty crime novels, then these may not be for you. It all depends on your taste.
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Just thought of someone else: Keigo Higashino. He is a Japanese author, and his books are really well written. It always depends on the translator whether or not it will be a crappy story or a great story. I have read translated books that sounded far too stiff, as if the translator has translated the book word for word instead of using the English style of writing. If you know what I mean.
Anyway, he is a good crime writer. His books "Malice", "Newcomer", and "Salvation of a Saint" are well written.
Link to his books on Amazon UK:
Keigo Higashino
