Top 10 detectives in world literature

Choosing the "top 10 detectives in world literature" is subjective and can vary based on individual preferences and cultural influences. Here's a list of 10 iconic and influential detectives from literature, known for their brilliant deduction skills and memorable stories:

1. Sherlock Holmes - Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
2. Hercule Poirot - Created by Agatha Christie
3. Miss Marple - Created by Agatha Christie
4. Sam Spade - Created by Dashiell Hammett
5. Philip Marlowe - Created by Raymond Chandler
6. C. Auguste Dupin - Created by Edgar Allan Poe
7. Lord Peter Wimsey - Created by Dorothy L. Sayers
8. Kurt Wallander - Created by Henning Mankell
9. Inspector Morse - Created by Colin Dexter
10. Nancy Drew - Created by Carolyn Keene (pseudonym)

These detectives have left a significant impact on literature and have become iconic characters in their own right. There are many other talented and beloved literary detectives that could also be included in such a list.