Detective fiction, both soft-boiled and hard-boiled, is in vogue. Its protagonists are widely known, they have become icons who have as many fans as the most popular actors and singers. This amazing list includes all the greatest detectives of all times: from the intuitive Auguste Dupin, created by Edgar Allan Poe, to the duo of Mikael Blomkvist and Lisbeth Salander, created by Stieg Larsson, and explores their personal profiles and investigation methods.

Literary critic, author and editor, Graham Collins is a veteran of the industry. His work in various media has allowed him to develop a greater understanding of the literary phenomena of recent years. He is currently writing the much publicized Motorcycle Friday Club, a novel that is rumored will be finally published in the coming months.