best first mystery novel

Sully and Jack stumble upon their grandfather's journal, setting off a thrilling adventure. They join forces with the resourceful Isha to uncover the secrets of a hidden research center. Facing danger and deception, they infiltrate the facility, revealing enigmatic figures and a mysterious energy source. As their bonds grow, they escape the center, propelled by their quest for truth and friendship. The story weaves mystery, camaraderie, and courage, showcasing the power of curiosity and unity in the face of uncertainty.

In an alarming crisis grips the coastal regions of the country as reports of infected fish emerge. What initially appears as a perplexing natural anomaly soon reveals a disturbing truth—a highly evolved zombie ant fungus, capable of not only spreading but also transforming organisms into grotesque creatures, lurks beneath the surface. As the possibility of this fungus infecting humans looms large, a team of dedicated scientists, driven by an urgent quest to decipher this horrifying enigma, sets forth on an arduous journey. Among the members of this daring scientific expedition is ,Ethan indirectly drawn into the mission that could alter the course of history. Together, they embark on a relentless pursuit of answers, ultimately leading them to an obscure 1900s laboratory shrouded in secrecy, where sinister experiments involving zombies and fungal transformations on humans were once conducted. Within the dimly lit and eerily silent confines of the laboratory, they confront an unforeseen experimental creation, a monstrous hybrid of science and horror, nearly claiming their lives in the process. Does Ethan survive the attack and can they all stop this grotesque creature to come out from obscure 1900s laboratory to destroy human race..... Experience the journey of Ethan on this legendary experience of life and mysteries...

In this world, things are very difficult for everyone, but people find their way to get by. Some work hard, some sell and negotiate, while others… Hunt monsters? Meet Leonard Flint, an aspiring hunter with an eccentric personality, and his friends Adam Archen and Charlotte Chloe, in their normal, mundane and relaxed live. Except that for them, this means dealing with wild monsters and powerful maniacs. Follow the journey of three young people trying to survive in the modern and decadent world, as they increasingly find themselves facing a conspiracy that could change everything about that world upside down.

Hilda died horribly in a room at Starlight High School during a very lively party. No one knew who had murdered the poor girl. Did one of Hilda's friends hold a grudge and kill her? Or was this an abstract murder committed by a heartless and empathetic human being? But one thing is for sure: before Hilda died, she had a big and very dangerous secret. She took that secret with her to her death, and no one knows what it is, at least for now, until a detective investigates the unfortunate incident and discovers something that no one expected and never thought possible.

When the mourning is over, life must continue and famous writer; THOMAS BRADLY was ready to move on from mourning his late mother, but the unbelievable happens. A weird looking old man, two fan girls, an old disgusting mirror, the roaring thunder and a heavy storm outside, which of those messed with time and universe??? Waking up inside his own novel wasn't crazy enough but the thought of 2000 volts of electricity about to pass through this body in which he's stuck inside was hell. In less than 24 hours, one Denzel Williams was to be electrocuted for first degree murder and of all characters in which he could be stuck as, it happened to be Denzel. Was he dead already in the real world or was he about to die truly on both sides? Find out if Thomas Bradly would ever find the light at the end of this frightening tunnel..

Can you live carefree knowing that nothing is right? Being born in a dystopia. Spending all your life locked up in a little town, where everything is eerie; everyday is a drag and there's no hope of change. My only source of joy was my big brother but since he was no more, I wouldn't be put down and locked up by 'fate'. Living in cage all your life just to die the moment you are set free... I didn't believe in that. I wanted freedom.

A woman widely known for being a butcher makes an aquintance with a wealthy business man. Things become interesting when the man disappears on his way to the butcher.

After almost ten years of an epidemic that destroyed the balance of the world, now there was a new virus that had started to attack plants. The impact was that anyone who consumed the plant will die in just a matter of minutes. Ethan was a young man, the grandson of one of the most respected breeders in the district, who had thoughts on how to stop the virus outbreak which continued to reduce the population of living creatures in a crazy way before the year 3333 came. Until finally, he carried out a test on a substance that he had just obtained from the center of a very, very damp and scary forest. But the problem now was, no one wanted to believe Ethan, he was even considered crazy by some of the people living in the district. Ethan, who really wanted to convince everyone that his research had been successful, injected this substance into his body, and suddenly all the unreasonable things began.

A salesman died because of a couple's misunderstanding. He gets reincarnated into another world as his younger self. Like the usual reincarnation trope, he gets a system as a farmer. Can he make it big in this world? Can he escape from his past? This is the story of Alekkar Hemir. *Chapters will be released on Monday, Wednesday, Friday every week.*

In our era, where science and technology dominate, magic and the like are always dismissed as myths and legends, elements of folklore. However, a boy named Tom crops up from the rural areas of Detroit. Tom, was a lover of books, a science freak, and an ardent admirer of magic. During his high school days, Tom found a book from one of the world’s most secret occult groups; The Order of the Chalice. This book led him to an unprecedented adventure into the depths of the most hidden places in the world. Meanwhile, Tom’s unrequited lover, Heidi, was worried about Tom and insisted on pursuing him. Tom left home after hijacking his father’s pension funds in search of the Stone of Heka which the occult book told him of. Heidi, on the other hand, cut a frustrated figure as Tom eluded her. Sometime in the future, decades after he left his family, Tom resurfaced. But now, as the ‘vulle guze cha’; the magic Overlord of the Order of the Chalice. Many catastrophic events heralded his ascension and emergence. This caused the States, politicians, and the Order of the Chalice surviving members to become alert. The state thought that a major terrorist group had attacked, while politicians confused, concocted many conspiracy theories in pursuit of the culprit. However, the Order of the Chalice was frenziedly preparing for the homecoming and true ascension of the legendary ‘vulle guze cha’ who will lead them to the limelight, and bring back the golden era of magic. Heidi, who was done with her college education, has been in pursuit of Tom and is the only one who knows his whereabouts. Tom, however, seeks supremacy. He wants to rule the world. An inevitable war will ensue but only Heidi can save the day.