Rating of the best Russian detective books in 2022

Literary works in the detective genre appeared in the forties of the XVIII century. The pioneers were English and French authors. The plot-forming elements are a description of the crime, the path of investigation and a successful solution. Famous detectives-heroes of stories: Sherlock Holmes, Dupin, Hercule Poirot and Lecoq became companions of detective investigations on the pages of their favorite works for a long time. Today, there are many works of this genre on the shelves, created by domestic writers, a selection of the best Russian detective stories in 2022 will help you choose an interesting book.

Classification

Detectives are usually divided into the following types:

• realism;
• naturalism;
• story;
• society;
• police stories;
• literary narration;
• mystery.

The reader is given the opportunity to search for his own solution, thanks to the volume of facts provided to him during the investigation. He is always immersed 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 narration on behalf of the criminal is excluded.

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

Modern domestic detectives delight with their diversity:

• classical and historical;
• ironic and childish;
• old Russian and adventurous;
• women's and military;
• cozy and labyrinths.

How to choose a detective to read

First of all, it is necessary to determine the rank of the author. These can be classic English or French detective stories read by several generations, or domestic, well-known works of all time.

Style and Series

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

Review

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, circulation, year of publication and average price.

Reviews

An interesting and fascinating detective is sure to leave good reviews about himself. It is useful to familiarize yourself with such information before starting to read.

Rating of the best Russian detective books

A. Akimova "Snake fidelity"

The book by the author Anna Akimova from the Armchair Detectives series was published in 2022 by the Eksmo publishing house.

A tricky story about Liza Murashova, who, being a quiet and modest girl, an employee of the pharmacological institute, takes on the investigation of the murder of a laboratory assistant. The crime took place in a serpentarium and was disguised as a venomous snakebite accident. The incident stirred up the entire institute, strange details of biographies and forgotten facts began to emerge. Lisa, not realizing the danger, risks her life and unwittingly endangers her friends. A passionate feeling, like the sting of a snake, strikes the participants in an intricate story.

• action-packed detective;
• acceptable price.

• no.

E. Ostrovskaya "The winner will receive nothing"

The book by the author Ekaterina Ostrovskaya from the Tatyana Ustinova Recommends series was published in 2022 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 a search and finds himself at a poker tournament with millions of dollars in prizes, in which, as it turned out, Stepan Khromov was going to play. Bloody events, sudden love - exciting plot twists take the reader into an atmosphere of mystery, excitement and passion.

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

• restriction 16+.

A. Knyazev "Chimera of the art gallery"

The book by the author Anna Knyazeva from the series "bright detective" was published in 2022 by the Eksmo publishing house.

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

• hardcover edition;
• acceptable price.

• restriction 16+.

G. Romanova "Confession of a deceived wife"

The book of the author Galina Romanova from a series of domestic female detectives was published in 2022 from the Eksmo publishing house.

The main character Valeria is haunted by a series of troubles: a friend's deceit, her husband's betrayal, a divorce. The gullible Lera brought the situation to the point that her ex-husband Igor deprives her of her lawful housing. The prospect of being homeless fades against the backdrop of a new misfortune: Leroux is accused of the death of Igor, who suddenly disappears.

• fascinating confession of an unfortunate woman;
• captivates with sympathy and sharpness of the plot.

• age limit 16+.

N. Antonova "Cut flowers"

The book by the writer Natalia Antonova from a series of domestic cozy detective stories was published in 2022 and published by the Eksmo publishing house. The reader is given the opportunity, together with the author and his characters, to improve their deductive skills.

A provincial town is shocked by the crimes of a serial killer, his victims are:

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

The criminal's handwriting is a red rose. An intriguing plot twists around the 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 a sinister crime.

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

• no.

A. Leonov "The revived dead"

The book of the writer-culturologist Anatoly Leonov from a series of domestic historical detective stories was published in 2022 by the Eksmo publishing house.The author is loved abroad, his detective stories are read in German, Italian, Japanese, Swedish, Hungarian and Romanian. Bright historical moments of Orthodoxy are cunningly intertwined with a dashing plot and abound in details.

The baptism of the son of Gleb Morozov with royal pedigree is coming in the Intercession Monastery. The protagonist Monk Theon, the former head of the criminal detective department Obraztsov, takes part in the service. At the end of the solemn meal, Morozov himself suddenly dies. The royal wrath awaits the monks and those invited, they lose their self-control. All hope is in Father Theon, now the fate of the participants in the baptism and the mystery of the crime is in his hands.

• mini-excursion to antiquity;
• recognized as a gourmet historical detective;
• without vulgarity and vulgarity.

• The author describes the relationships between the characters a lot.

V. Lisovskaya "Midnight wedding"

The book of the writer Victoria Lisovskaya from a series of domestic mystical detective stories was published in 2022, 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 strangely observes this situation from under the ceiling, having separated from her own body. Nothing happened, the patient died. Alice is at a loss, how to understand this? Wandering around the department, she tries to comprehend what happened and remember what happened the day before. A wonderful denouement happens by accident.

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

• missing.

N. Andreeva "Thunderstorm"

A book by the author Natalya Andreeva from a series of modern best-selling detectives, published in 2022, by the AST publishing house.

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

A few decades ago, a cash-in-transit vehicle was robbed, 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, strange and high-profile events begin to occur. Everything is messed up, the situation is escalating and a thunderstorm is about to break out.

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

• no.

V. Ashes "Song of Dead Birds"

The book of the author Vyacheslav Praha from a series of domestic detectives was published in 2022 from the AST publishing house.

The psychiatric clinic lives in silence, in the language of the head - under the "singing of dead birds." Such an order is very dear to the director. Suddenly there is a suicide of a quiet, inconspicuous patient. Everything goes upside down, the chamber of the deceased becomes the center of mysterious events.

• The publication belongs to the section of social fiction.

• small edition of 5000 copies.

T. Polyakova "Detective of my dreams"

The book by the author Polyakova Tatyana from a series of Russian adventurous best-selling detectives was released by the Eksmo publishing house in 2022. Tatyana Viktorovna has 85 books on her account, some of which have been filmed. Publications have overcome the bar of 25 million copies.

Popularity is explained by adventurous stories that lead away from everyday boredom into the fascinating world of adventures, mysteries and risky ventures.

The heroine Polina and her unrequited love - the boss and private detective Vladan Marich, do not stop getting into adventurous stories. Polina's female logic, devotion and eagle vigilance make her indispensable in detective work. Suddenly, carried away by time, 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 "Theatre Square"

The book by the author Valeria Verbinina from a series of domestic retro detectives was published in 2022 by the Eksmo publishing house.

Bolshoi Theater in the late thirties. The ballet dancer suddenly disappeared, and Ivan Opalin, the detective of the UGRO, takes up the investigation. They are trying to attribute blame to an uninvolved person, but the detective understands that they are trying to put him on the wrong track. The denouement was close, but unexpected love in the form of Masha, with a difficult past, gets in the way.

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

• no.

N. Antonova "Home murder"

The book by the writer Natalia Antonova from a series of domestic women's detective stories was published in 2022, printed 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 “sticky fish” who are unprofitable for his marriage.During the investigation, new facts, dangerous details are discovered, events of bygone days emerge.

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

• no.

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

The book by the writer Evgenia Mikhailova from the series of modern detective stories was published in 2022 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 the desire to leave everything as it is;
• Lena and the help received from a rogue who, with his persecution, turned her life into horror;
• Lilya is a lawyer who jeopardized her career by taking a dubious man under her protection.

Colorful vicissitudes 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;
• uplifting storyline.

• no.

D. Kalinina "A lodger with a dowry"

The book by the author Daria Kalinina from a series of ironic detective stories was published in 2022 by the Eksmo publishing house.

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

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

• softcover edition.

Y. Maslova "Under the gun", "Brother against brother"

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

The author of the bestsellers "Karakurt", "Such a noisy desert", "Three, seven, ace" masterfully owns subtle psychologism, clearly draws the characters' characters, and demonstrates dedication to details. His style is recognizable, the plot captures and captivates. The detective is read in one breath. The book was published in 2017 and published by the publishing house "Literary Study"

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

• no reissued version.

"Magic Desire"

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

The reader is waiting for:

• the country of Compia and its inhabitants of microchs;
• investigations conducted by Gavs the puppy and Kvakson the frog;
• Megatown dungeon and Glucose battle;
• the only wish that the mage nut Krakatuk will grant.

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

• no.

"Petersburg detective"

The book combines the works of several authors:

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

The publication was published in 2022.

Action-packed detectives filled with the secrets of the ancient city.

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

• missing.

Name of the book	publishing house	The year of publishing	Binding	Pages, number	Circulation, copies
Petersburg detective	Eksmo	2019	soft	320	4000
Magic Wish	AST	2017		656
brother against brother	Literary studies	2017		576
Tenant with a dowry	Eksmo	2019	soft	320
On the pieces of a broken mirror	Eksmo	2019	solid	320	6000
Household murder	Eksmo	2019	soft	320
Detective of my dreams	Eksmo	2018	solid	320	28000
Song of the Dead Birds	AST	2019	solid	256
Midnight wedding	Eksmo	2019	soft	320	2000
revived dead man	Eksmo	2019	solid	280	3000
cut flowers	Eksmo	2019	soft	384	3000
Confessions of a deceived wife	Eksmo	2019	solid	320
Art gallery chimeras	Eksmo	2019	solid	320
The winner gets nothing	Eksmo	2019	solid	320	6500
serpentine fidelity	Eksmo	2019	soft	320

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

Which book is better is up to 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, sad and celebrates the victory. This is the unique property of literary narrative.