01. C. Auguste Dupin
C. Auguste Dupin is a fictional detective created by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. Dupin is the protagonist of three of Poe's stories: "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" "The Mystery of Marie Rogêt" and "The Purloined Letter." These stories are considered some of the earliest examples of detective fiction and are credited with influencing the development of the mystery genre.
02.Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He is one of the most famous and enduring characters in detective literature and has become a cultural icon. Holmes first appeared in the novel "A Study in Scarlet" published in 1887, and continued to be featured in three more novels and 56 short stories written by Conan Doyle.
03.The Old Man in the Corner
"The Old Man in the Corner" refers to a fictional character created by Baroness Orczy (best known for creating the character of the Scarlet Pimpernel). The Old Man in the Corner is a mysterious and eccentric armchair detective who appears in a series of short stories. The stories featuring this character were first published in the early 20th century, with the first collection titled "The Old Man in the Corner" published in 1901.
04.Arsène Lupin
Arsène Lupin is a fictional character created by French writer Maurice Leblanc. Lupin is a gentleman thief and master of disguise who first appeared in the short story "L'Arrestation d'Arsène Lupin" ("The Arrest of Arsène Lupin") in 1905. The character became immensely popular and went on to feature in a series of novels and short stories written by Leblanc.
05.Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen
Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, also known as "The Thinking Machine" is a fictional detective character created by American author Jacques Futrelle. The character appears in a series of short stories and novels that were written in the early 20th century, with the first story, "The Problem of Cell 13" published in 1905.
06.Dr. John Thorndyke
Dr. John Thorndyke is a fictional forensic detective and forensic scientist created by British author R. Austin Freeman. The character of Dr. Thorndyke is featured in a series of novels and short stories, and Freeman is considered one of the pioneers of the forensic detective genre. The Thorndyke stories were written in the early 20th century, with the first novel, "The Red Thumb Mark" published in 1907.
07.Joseph Rouletabille
Joseph Rouletabille is a fictional detective created by French author Gaston Leroux. The character is the protagonist of Leroux's mystery novel "The Mystery of the Yellow Room" ("Le Mystère de la Chambre Jaune"), published in 1907. This novel is considered one of the classic locked-room mysteries and is part of the early 20th-century French detective fiction tradition.
08.Father Brown
Father Brown is a fictional detective character created by English writer G.K. Chesterton. The character is the protagonist of a series of mystery stories and novels that Chesterton wrote in the early 20th century. Father Brown stands out among fictional detectives as he is not a professional sleuth but rather a Catholic priest with a keen insight into the human soul.
09.Uncle Abner
Uncle Abner, a fictional detective created by American author Melville Davisson Post. Uncle Abner is the protagonist of a series of mystery stories set in the early 19th century in the rural backcountry of Virginia. The character is known for his sharp intellect, strong moral convictions, and unique approach to solving crimes.
10.Max Carrados
Max Carrados is a fictional detective character created by British author Ernest Bramah. The character is the protagonist of a series of mystery stories that were written in the early 20th century. Max Carrados is unique among fictional detectives as he is portrayed as a blind amateur detective with extraordinary senses and deductive abilities.