#Mystery/Thriller

Police procedurals, cozy mysteries, psychological thrillers, true crime: whatever your mystery flavor, we’ve got recommendations on the best mystery books out there, from diverse authors writing in every mystery sub-genre. Get your whodunit (orwhatdunit, if you like a supernatural mystery) fix with posts from our mystery/thriller-reading contributors. Now go crack those cases!

The Best and Worst Tropes in Murder Mysteries

Explore some of the best and worst tropes in murder mysteries from locked rooms to withholding clues from the readers.

Danger: The Threat Is In These Book Titles

Someone Had To Do It and other book titles that might keep you up at night with their threatening vibes.

Lighthearted Murder Mysteries For the Faint of Heart

Life is dark enough without having to be constantly confronted with that fact in my reading. Enter lighthearted murder mysteries!

12 Thrilling Fantasy Heist Books

These thrilling fantasy heist novels will keep you turning the pages faster, faster, faster.

Can You Guess the Murder Mystery Based on Its 1-Star Reviews?

Here are some of the best bad reviews of your favorite thrillers and cozies. Can you guess the murder mystery based on its 1-star reviews?

The 20 Most Influential Mystery Novels of the Last 10 Years

These mystery novels may have only been published recently, but they've already made a big impact on the genre.

10 New Mystery, Thrillers, True Crime For November 2023 Armchair Sleuthing

November's new mystery, thriller, and true crime releases have everything from Japanese hitmen to alligator poaching in the Everglades.

Stop, You’re Killing Me: 21 Must-Read Serial Killer Thrillers

Get ready to lock the doors and leave all the lights on as you hunt for your next read on this list of 21 must-read serial killer thrillers!

9 of the Best Halloween Mystery Novels for Spooky Season Sleuthing

Whether you love paranormal cozies, mysteries with fall recipes, or classic whodunits, you'll find it in these Halloween mystery novels!

8 Twisty Thrillers that Fictionalize Real Events

Thrillers and mysteries can sometimes seem too far-fetched to be believable, but many are based on true events.