Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Detective Novel.
Detective Novel - as a noun
Novel in which the reader is challenged to solve a puzzle before the detective explains it at the end
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mystery novelExample Sentences
"She has been reading a detective novel all day."
"I enjoy reading detective novels in my free time."
"The detective novel kept me on the edge of my seat."
"He decided to write his own detective novel."
"She is an avid collector of vintage detective novels."