The words chosen effectively capture the essence of an Agatha Christie-inspired novel within a futuristic space exploration context. They encompass key elements of the mystery and crime fiction genres, while also integrating aspects unique to a sci-fi setting. However, for a novel set in space, incorporating some additional sci-fi and speculative elements could enhance the genre description. Here's an improved list:
Mystery, crime fiction, detective, whodunit, murder mystery, psychological thriller, space opera, futuristic, speculative, intriguing, clever, methodical, suspense-building, character-centric, clue-laden, deductive, deceptive, ingenious, captivating, logical, unexpected, twisty, insightful, secretive, puzzle-solving, motive-focused, evidence-based, red herring, analytical, surprising, tension-filled, narrative-driven, solution-revealing, mysterious, classic, interstellar, high-tech, extraterrestrial, cosmic.
This refined list maintains the core of mystery and detective genres, essential to Christie's style, and integrates science fiction elements, making it more suitable for a novel set in a space exploration context.