Move aside Hercule Poirot, Sam Spade, and Sherlock Holmes! These women are here to solve crimes, put away the bad guys, and take their rightful title as Queens of Mystery. See below for a list of a few of our favorite sleuths.

From teen detectives to veteran private investigators, here’s a list of twenty of our favorite fictional female detectives of all time. 1) Nancy Drew. When it comes to female detectives, it...

Just like Sara Howard from The Alienist to the esteemed Nancy Drew, there are many female characters that have graced the screen as detectives and cops. Some of which have surpassed their colleagues and shown immense strength in the face of danger.

Discover the full and fascinating range of female crime fighters from books—as suggested to MASTERPIECE on PBS by mystery experts.

In the winding lanes of murder mystery fiction, female detectives have emerged as powerful icons, reshaping narratives and breaking barriers with their wit, tenacity, and depth. Their presence has diversified the genre and challenged long-standing stereotypes.