best first mystery novel

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.

John will once again act under circumstances he thought would never repeat. Rescuing his daughter from men who intend to sell her will demand that he brings forth his best skills as a spy and resorts to unorthodox methods to reach her. As he involves his loved ones in this ruthless quest, many loose ends from John's past will be revealed, making him pay for everything he has done. Precision and composure will be required to reach John's daughter. And that is precisely what defines him.

In the eerie Land of the Dead, its inhabitants fall victim to unseen horrors that lurk in the shadows. Mr. Collins is a respected doctor and teacher who takes his students on adventures deep in the forest. They didn't know that their journey would lead them into a nightmare. In an unexpected event, Mr. Collins underwent a horrific transformation and became a ruthless killer. Stranded in the forest without knowing how to return home, the students find themselves murdered with no way of escape. Every step they take is now a struggle for survival, as they must navigate the treacherous forest while evading their former mentor who had turned to a predator. But as the darkness envelops them, the question remains: will anyone make it out alive?

Clearance was brought up in a situation that he did not understand. He was the youngest of his five brothers and he was the only one that had a different surname. He uncovered the most shocking mystery about his life. Besides being named as the only bastard in his home he also learned that the he had a deceased brother, who shared the same mother with him. Since he felt like an outsider amongst his siblings, his father always no where to be seen and his mother being in prison... He made a ritual to communicate with his deceased brother, little did he know that his brother's spirit was going to manifest and latch itself onto him. He brought with him the darkness of New Rockville, a place of the spirits, an unknown place that the naked eye could not see. A place of the damned.

Human nature has always been questionable. When Winston Connel has his theory almost completely rejected, he decides he will effectively prove himself right. Working as a psychologist at Central High School, he has the perfect victims in his hands for what turns out to be a cruel and sick plan. Concerned to prove to everyone that his theory is right, he gets involved in various absurdities, from kidnapping to murder. Will he be able to prove his thesis? Or will he end up in jail with insanity?

Zach is an ex-marine who lost his partner on a battlefield and his brother to an accident. He is deployed back home because of his head injury. On his way out of town at the airport, he meets a Detective name Lauren they exchange numbers. The plane crash due to engine failure everyone dies but Zach survives with his two legs broken he takes refuge in a cave and is bitten by bats that miraculously heal him making him acquire a strange ability his head migraine stops. He survives in the forest and meets a community. In the city, a dead body is found with fangs it suggesting Vampires exist evidence leads to the same island, and Zach’s plane crashes. Lauren and her partner and others visit the island their lives are threatened by wild animals but Zach comes to their rescue he tells his side of the story and Lauren convinces him to follow them back to the city he agrees as they both go back to the city and fight together until Gabriella attack Zach and Sammid bits Lauren leaving Zach to either watch her die or change her to a vampire.Zach goes missing leaving Lauren to give birth to their child alone with no trace of Zach's whereabouts. Will Zach be found???

Andrew Pace, a young software engineer who was adopted by millionaire Susan Pace at age 10, helps save her struggling company, Pace's Software. However, at a company party celebrating the launch of a new software, Susan is brutally murdered and Andrew becomes the prime suspect. Despite being let off the hook, Andrew spirals into despair, blaming himself for Susan's death. He hires detective Lucy Philips to help uncover the truth about his mother's murder and eventually discovers that the real culprit was her secret son, Daniel. Andrew is kidnapped while trying to inform Lucy, but she tracks him down and arrests Daniel, clearing Andrew's name. Ten years later, Andrew is finally acquitted and justified in court, thanks to the help of his lawyer Banks. Throughout the investigation, Andrew falls in love with Lucy but is too afraid to express his feelings.

The world was invaded by monsters whose origins are unknown. Monsters eat people. Monsters eat monsters. It was a never-ending war against the monsters, especially since people relied solely on technology and weapons. However, they have discovered that eating the gems from monsters they have killed can grant them superpowers. They can also add the gem to their weapons to make them stronger in battle against monsters. Hero, the only survivor of the battle against the Monster Queen and high-ranking monsters in his first life now traveled in time. He was given a chance to change what had been written in his destiny. To avoid the impending death, to discover the secrets of the monsters invading their world, and to know what really happened. He went to great lengths to become the best of the best! Despite the difficulties and challenges he will face, he will continue to stand as he does not want to waste his second life. He will go to any length to kill any monsters he comes across.

A 16-year old boy who got transported to the other world where magic exists, a twist in his life is that he is one of the key keepers that will save the world from evils. An adventure and discovery of finding oneself.

[Welcome to the Game Of Arcana] [First Wave "I Am Arcana"] [Find one card scattered across this island!] Adam Lockwood found himself mysteriously participating in a life and death game. With no memory of the past, no knowledge of the game. "Game Of Arcana" A game involving twenty-two major arcana cards. Cards: 0- The Fool I- The Magician II- The High Priestess III- The Empress IV- The Emperor V- The Hierophant VI- The Lover VII- The Chariot VIII- Justice IX- The Hermit X- The Wheel Of Fortune XI- Strength XII- The Hanged Man XIII- Death XIV- Temperance XV- The Devil XVI- The Tower XVII- The Star XVIII- The Moon XIX- The Sun XX- Judgement XXI- The World To survive, Adam must complete seven waves of the game! Follow Adam's journey in conquering the game!