15 Fantasy Mystery Books for Readers Craving a Magical Whodunit

It would be tough to discuss the fantasy mystery genre without at least mentioning The Dresden Files. Harry Dresden is Chicago’s consulting wizard. When a murder seems to have magical origins, he’s on the case. But when a gruesome double murder is committed using black magic, Harry cannot put his guard down for a second while he searches for the killer — lest he become this mysterious black mage’s next victim.

In a world where dinosaurs walk among us in disguise, Vincent Rubio is a private investigator — and an undercover velociraptor. When his partner dies under strange circumstances, Vincent must bring his murderer to justice while attempting to deal with his complicated love life.

Compelled to find the truth about her father’s mysterious death, young Mary Jekyll searches for the infamous Mr. Hyde — who some say is still alive. Aided on her quest by Hyde’s daughter Diana and England’s most famous consulting detective, Mary delves deep into an underbelly of mad scientists and so-called monsters who are ready to seek revenge.

Young wizards Cecelia and Kate never expected to find themselves targets of a murder plot but to them, it’s delightfully exciting. As they get to the bottom of these strange goings-on, the two must rely on each other through written correspondence for moral support and a healthy dose of humor.

Lexi possesses a dangerous gift: she can see how a person will die just by touching them. After she foresees the horrific death of a young woman named Jane, Lexi is later confronted by Jane’s ghost to help her track down the murderer. But as the two work together to avenge Jane’s death, Lexi can’t help but grow closer to her — and all the while reckon with the guilt of having been unable to save Jane from her fate.

In 19th century England, reluctant socialite Evelyn travels to London to find her missing sister. There Evelyn encounters the supposedly insane Sebastian Braddock, who claims both sisters possess healing magic. But when Evelyn discovers that there’s more to his claims than meets the eye, she must hurry to save her sister from certain danger.

When delinquent Yusuke Urameshi dies saving a child from being hit by a car, the Underworld brings him back to life as a reward for his good deed. But this time, he has a mission: to investigate supernatural and sometimes demonic mysteries using his martial arts skills.

One year after graduating from Darrow-Harker School, Beatrice Hartley is drawn back to Wincroft among old friends — a seaside estate that she hopes holds answers to her boyfriend Jim’s sudden death. But a knock at the door reveals a mysterious figure who informs then that time has stopped. The only way to move forward is to make an impossible choice — one which may, however, lead to answers about what really happened to Jim.

In search of a job, Abigail Rook finds herself at the doorstep of supernatural investigator R.F. Jackaby. Abigail’s eye for detail complements Jackaby’s ability to see otherworldly figures well, and together they pursue a horrific creature responsible for a string of murders in 19th century New England.