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This is a list of the top 100 mystery novels pdf of all time, as determined by the Mystery Writers of America. Use Search for an Author’s Books, the first entry on this page, to find free online copies at the Internet Archive.
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This is a list of the top 100 crime novels pdf of all time, as determined by the UK Crime Writers’ Association. Use Search for an Author’s Books, the first entry on this page, to find free online copies at the Internet Archive.
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