It is worth remembering that the word “detective” did not exist at the time when Poe wrote The Murders in the Rue Morgue. Auguste Dupin is considered first among the fictional detectives. While it is hard to whittle off many of the great fictional detectives that have been created from the minds of writers throughout the years Let’s take a look at some of these famous fictional detectives that perfectly represent the spirit of true problem solvers.įirst Appearance: Auguste Dupin made his first appearance in a short story “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” by Edgar Allan Poe published in 1841, widely considered the first detective fiction story.Īuguste Dupin featured in only three novels by Edgar Allan Poe. So many that a select few of them have reached a legendary status wherein they are known far and wide.
There have been many famous fictional detectives in literature over many years. Who better to solve a mystery than a detective? A character who lives to solve the mystery they are faced with, who welcomes challenges with intrigue and excitement. A character that can help you arrange the puzzle pieces and uncover new clues to add to the theory you craft so carefully. However, a proxy is needed to solve the problem within the story for the readers. The best mystery is one that a reader can piece together themselves using the evidence at hand. Filled with red herrings, smoking guns, and false alibis, there is something about an enthralling mystery that captivate readers. A tingling need to find out whodunit.