Recommended read: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

There was once a time when fictional detectives solve crimes not by relying on DNA matches and forensic evidence, but on the good old "little grey cells". Granted, there is always the scrap of torn clothing, the piece of furniture out of place, and that mysterious phone call - clues that make the Golden Age of Detective Fiction truly enjoyable.

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is a classic whodunnit, penned by the famed Agatha Christie. The reader is presented with a narrow list of suspects, all with motive and possibly opportunity. So... who killed Roger Ackroyd? And why?

What makes this book stand out from the others? The writing style is clear and concise, interspersed with humour. There is no "fat" in the text, unlike so many new-age novels that can't seem to resist adding elements of romance, technobabble, sitcom and the likes that do nothing to advance nor influence the plot. And then there is the storyline itself, of course. While the plot elements are certainly not unique for old timers ("Every story is just another story retold"), it is a great read for those new to the detective fiction scene, and these are who I would specifically recommend the book to. The reader is given a chance to find out who did it, albeit a very slim chance. And do be marveled!

Old timers, check out this article: Who Cares Who Killed Roger Ackroyd?