Rating of the best Russian detective books in 2024

Literary works in the detective genre appeared in the forties of the 18th century. The pioneers were English and French authors. The plot-forming elements are the description of the crime, the path of investigation and the successful solution. The famous detectives-heroes of the narratives: Sherlock Holmes, Dupin, Hercule Poirot and Lecoq for a long time became companions of detective investigations on the pages of their favorite works. Today, there are many works of this genre on the shelves, created by domestic writers, a selection of the best Russian detectives in 2024 will help you choose an interesting book.

Classification

Detectives are usually divided into the following types:

• realism;
• naturalism;
• history;
• society;
• police stories;
• literary narration;
• riddle.

The reader is given the opportunity to search for his own clue, thanks to the volume of facts provided to him during the investigation. He always immerses himself in an atmosphere where he feels free. A deep description of all the details of the circumstances creates a complete picture of the presence. Characters, as a rule, behave stereotypically, otherwise, the author makes hints and indirectly reports on the subtleties. The detective is a priori - justice, the narrative on behalf of the criminal is excluded.

A classic detective is always morality, the search for truth, the punishment of evil.

Modern domestic detectives delight in their diversity:

• classic and historical;
• ironic and childish;
• old Russians and adventurous;
• female and military;
• cozy and labyrinths.

How to choose a detective to read

First of all, you need to decide on the rank of the author. These can be classic English or French detective stories read by several generations, or domestic, widely known works of all times.

Style and series

The male reader will be more interested in a detective story about war, psychological, historical, or a plot with an extraordinary mixture of different styles. According to readers, preference is given to stories in several parts, with continuation and voluminous editions. Ladies are offered ironic, cozy, female, mystical detective stories with an intriguing plot. For children and adolescents, there are authors recommended for reading.Children's detective story, usually with good illustrations, teaches the child to be observant, develops the flexibility of thinking in a fun and engaging way.

Overview

Many hits and bestsellers, as well as new items, have a description on the Internet, where you can get acquainted with the main plot lines, cost, edition circulation, publication year and average price.

Reviews

An interesting and exciting detective story will definitely leave good reviews about itself. It is helpful to familiarize yourself with this information before reading.

Rating of the best Russian detective books

A. Akimova "Serpentine fidelity"

The book of the author Anna Akimova from the series "Cabinet detectives" was published in 2024 from the publishing house "Eksmo".

A tricky story about Liza Murashova, who, being a quiet and modest girl, an employee of the Pharmacological Institute, takes up the investigation of the murder of a laboratory assistant. The crime took place in a serpentarium and was disguised as an accident of being bitten by a poisonous snake. The incident shook the entire institute, strange details of biographies and forgotten facts began to surface. Lisa, not realizing all the danger, risks her life and unwittingly endangers her friends. A passionate feeling, like the sting of a snake, strikes the participants in a tangled story.

• an action-packed detective story;
• acceptable price.

• not.

E. Ostrovskaya "The winner will get nothing"

The book by the author Ekaterina Ostrovskaya from the series "Tatiana Ustinova Recommends" was published in 2024 by the Eksmo publishing house.

Crime boss Khromov is looking for his son Stepan and goes to Vera Berezhnaya in her detective bureau. Agent Pyotr Yelagin begins his search and finds himself in a poker tournament with million dollar prizes, in which, as it turned out, Stepan Khromov was going to play. Bloody events, sudden love - exciting plot twists carry the reader into an atmosphere of mystery, excitement and passion.

• hardcover edition;
• humor and ease of narration;
• interweaving of crime and love.

• limitation 16+.

A. Knyazeva "Chimeras of the Picture Gallery"

The book of the author Anna Knyazeva from the series "bright detective" was published in 2024 by the publishing house "Eksmo".

A new direction of the fashionable Moscow atelier under the direction of Nadezhda Rauch is tailoring of men's suits. To attract customers, a solemn presentation is arranged. Nadezhda's mother, Iraida Samsonovna, equips the interior as a great admirer of the antique style and its objects. A copy of one of the Tretyakov Gallery's canvases has become a fresh addition to its collection. But the picture is entangled in a mystery, which Nadezhda seeks to reveal. The case takes an unexpected turn: a respectable guest is poisoned at a gala reception.

• hardcover edition;
• acceptable price.

• limitation 16+.

G. Romanova "Confessions of a Deceived Wife"

The book of the author Galina Romanova from a series of domestic female detective stories came out in 2024 from the Eksmo publishing house.

The main character Valeria is haunted by a series of troubles: deceiving a friend, betraying her husband, divorce. Trusting Lera brought the situation to the point that her ex-husband Igor deprives her of her legal home. The prospect of remaining homeless fades against the backdrop of a new misfortune: Leroux is accused of the death of Igor, who suddenly disappears.

• fascinating confession of an unhappy woman;
• captures sympathy and poignancy of the plot.

• age restriction 16+.

N. Antonova "Cut Flowers"

The book by the writer Natalia Antonova from a series of domestic cozy detective stories was published in 2024 and published by the Eksmo publishing house. The reader is given the opportunity, together with the author and his heroes, to improve their deductive skills.

The provincial city is shocked by the crimes of a serial killer, his victims are:

• the bride at her wedding;
• famous actress;
• business woman on a private date;
• the spouse of the oligarch;
• waitress, teacher and psychologist.

The criminal's handwriting is a red rose. An intriguing plot twists around enemies, friends, relatives and former partners of the victims. Investigator Napoleonov fails to get on the trail, Miroslava and handsome Maurice come to his aid. It is they who manage to solve the sinister crime.

• the topic is developed in three directions - private detective, mysterious murder, crime investigation;
• novelty.

• not.

A. Leonov "The Reanimated Dead"

The book of the writer-culturologist Anatoly Leonov from a series of domestic historical detective stories was published in 2024 by the Eksmo publishing house. The author is loved abroad, his detectives are read in German, Italian, Japanese, Swedish, Hungarian and Romanian. Vivid historical moments of Orthodoxy are cunningly intertwined with a dashing plot and are replete with details.

The baptism of the son of Gleb Morozov with a royal lineage in the Intercession Monastery is to come. The main character, Monk Feona, the former head of the criminal detective department of Obraztsov, takes part in the service. At the end of the solemn meal, Morozov himself suddenly dies. The monks and the invitees await the royal wrath, they lose their composure. All hope is for Father Theona, now the fate of the participants in baptism and the mystery of the crime is in his hands.

• mini-excursion to antiquity;
• recognized by gourmets of historical detective;
• without gross and vulgarity.

• the author describes the relationship between the characters a lot.

V. Lisovskaya "Midnight Wedding"

The book by the writer Victoria Lisovskaya from a series of domestic mystical detective stories was published in 2024, printed by the Eksmo publishing house.

They are trying to save Voronova Alice in the intensive care unit of the Khimki hospital, while she herself, in a strange way, observes this situation from under the ceiling, separating herself from her own body. Nothing happened, the patient died. Alice is at a loss, how to understand this? Wandering around the department, she is trying to realize what happened and remember what happened the day before. A wonderful ending happens by chance.

• miracles and mysterious events addictive and create a sense of presence.

• absent.

N. Andreeva "Groza"

The book by the author Natalya Andreeva from a series of modern bestselling detectives, published in 2024, by the publishing house "AST".

Kuligin, the teacher of a small provincial Kalinov, has been trying for many years to prove the well-known Cook hypothesis. However, this does not prevent him from becoming a candidate for mayor, along with the current head Dikim and his former assistant Kudryash.

Several decades ago, a robbery of a cash-in-transit vehicle took place, as a result of which Kuligin's father disappeared along with a million. Kabanov Tikhon offers to find Kuligin Sr. and draws a lot of townspeople into the investigation process. One after another, incomprehensible and loud events begin to occur. Everything is confused, the situation is escalating and a thunderstorm is about to break out.

• truthful description of events;
• high level of professionalism of the author.

• not.

B. Ashes "Song of Dead Birds"

The book by the author Vyacheslav Prakh from a series of domestic detective stories was published in 2024 from the publishing house "AST".

The psychiatric clinic lives in silence, speaking the language of the head - under the "singing of dead birds." This procedure is very dear to the director. Suddenly, the suicide of a quiet, inconspicuous patient occurs. Everything goes up and down, the deceased's chamber becomes the center of mysterious events.

• the edition belongs to the section of social fiction.

• small circulation of 5000 copies.

T. Polyakova "Detective of my dreams"

The book by the author Polyakova Tatiana from a series of best-selling Russian adventure detective stories was published by the Eksmo publishing house in 2024.On account of Tatyana Viktorovna 85 books, some of which were filmed. The publications have surpassed the bar of 25 million copies.

The popularity is due to adventurous stories that take away from everyday boredom into a fascinating world of adventures, mysteries and risky ventures.

The heroine Polina and her unrequited love - chief and private detective Vladan Maric, never cease to get into adventurous stories. Polina's feminine logic, devotion and eagle-eyed vigilance make her indispensable in detective work. Suddenly, carried away by time, the ex-husband Valery turns to the detective bureau for help - five days ago, Yulia, a fifteen-year-old girl, the daughter of his friends, disappeared. What will happen next?

• bright main character with a share of self-irony;
• the logic of paradoxes and adventure is a dashing mixture for the plot.

• readers are waiting for a new type of heroine.

V. Verbinin "Theater Square"

The book by the author Valeria Verbinina from a series of Russian retro detectives was printed in 2024 by the Eksmo publishing house.

Bolshoi Theater in the late thirties. The ballet dancer suddenly disappeared, Ivan Opalin, a detective of the UGRO, is taken up for investigation. They are trying to ascribe the guilt to an uninvolved person, but the detective realizes that they are trying to put him on the wrong track. The denouement was close, but an unexpected love in the guise of Masha, with a difficult past, stands in the way.

• love and lies - as extreme manifestations of human feelings, are reflected in the book.

• not.

N. Antonova "Household Murder"

A book by the writer Natalia Antonova from a series of domestic female detective stories was published in 2024, published by the Eksmo publishing house.

Miroslava and assistant Maurice take on a difficult task - to find the perpetrators of the crime committed by violence against the bride of Oleg Pavlovich. A rich and respectable man is surrounded by "sticking fish", which are not profitable for his marriage. In the course of the investigation, new facts, dangerous details are revealed, events of bygone days emerge.

• a book from the author of the novel "Moscow time";
• written in retro style.

• not.

E. Mikhailova "On the fragments of a broken mirror"

The book by the writer Evgenia Mikhailova from a series of modern detective stories was printed in 2024 by the Eksmo publishing house.

The author leads his heroines along the swinging walkways of action-packed stories:

• Katya and unrequited love - Yegor with his wife, child and a desire to leave everything as it is;
• Lena and the help she received from a crook who, with his persecution, turned her life into horror;
• Lilya is a lawyer who has jeopardized her career by taking a dubious man under her protection.

Colorful twists and turns lead the girls-heroines to the shores of hope, into a calm backwater and open up romantic horizons.

• the positive attitude of the heroines, regardless of the circumstances;
• life-affirming plot.

• not.

D. Kalinina "Lodger with a dowry"

The book by the author Daria Kalinina from a series of ironic detective stories was printed in 2024 by the Eksmo publishing house.

Musician Lyosha is a lodger to whom the heroine Nastya rented a free room in an apartment, left alone after the death of her parents. The handsome macho vanished, breaking down the front door and leaving a terrible mess in his wake. The blue dog found shelter in the place left by Lyosha, but the incident did not end there.

• light, ironic story;
• charming main character;
• read in one breath.

• paperback edition.

Yuri Maslova "At gunpoint", "Brother against brother"

Detectives by Yuri Maslov, written in the genre of contemporary Russian prose.

The author of the best-selling books "Karakurt", "Such a noisy desert", "Three, seven, ace" masterfully owns subtle psychologism, clearly draws the characters of the characters, demonstrates dedication to details. His style is recognizable, the plot is captivating and captivating.The detective story is read in one breath. The book was published in 2017 and printed by the publishing house "Literary study"

• Russian domestic detective;
• popular edition;
• unique author's style.

• no reprinted version.

"Magic Wish"

Children's book from the publishing house "AST" in the genre of a cool detective story. Anna Gurova, Leonid Kaganov, Igor Shevchuk and Irina Zartayskaya created a magical world in which all desires come true.

The reader is waiting for:

• the country of Compia and its inhabitants microchi;
• investigations by the Gavs puppy and the Quaxon frog;
• dungeon Megatown and battle of Glucose;
• the only wish that the nut magician Krakatuk will fulfill.

• positive feedback from parents;
• a worthy representative of the fantasy style.

• not.

"Petersburg detective"

The book combines the works of several authors:

• Natalia Alexandrova;
• Ekaterina Ostrovskaya;
• Anna and Sergey Litvinov.

The publication was published in 2024.

Action-packed detective stories filled with the secrets of the ancient city.

• mysticism and exciting events;
• mysteries of the history of the northern capital.

• absent.

Book title	Publisher	The year of publishing	Binding	Pages, number	Circulation, copies
Petersburg detective	Eksmo	2019	soft	320	4000
Magic desire	AST	2017		656
Brother against brother	Literary studies	2017		576
Lodger with dowry	Eksmo	2019	soft	320
On the shards of a broken mirror	Eksmo	2019	solid	320	6000
Home murder	Eksmo	2019	soft	320
Sleuth of my dreams	Eksmo	2018	solid	320	28000
Song of Dead Birds	AST	2019	solid	256
Midnight wedding	Eksmo	2019	soft	320	2000
Revived dead	Eksmo	2019	solid	280	3000
Cut flowers	Eksmo	2019	soft	384	3000
Confession of a Deceived Wife	Eksmo	2019	solid	320
Picture gallery chimeras	Eksmo	2019	solid	320
The winner gets nothing	Eksmo	2019	solid	320	6500
Serpentine loyalty	Eksmo	2019	soft	320

The detective's masters talk about him as a way to restore justice. The reader's soul is filled with hope and triumph of victory when evil is punished. Is this not a pleasure?

Which book is better is for the reader to choose. Literature is a cultural heritage. The reader is imbued with the atmosphere of what is happening and feels like a participant in the events. He rejoices and regrets, expects and is deceived along with the heroes, is sad and celebrates victory. This is the unique property of literary storytelling.