#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!

26 of the Best Cozy Mystery Series

The best cozy mystery series to pick up right now, whether you're new to the cozy genre or a seasoned reader.

8 High-Tech Mysteries for When Social Media Turns Deadly

We tend to think of English manors and quaint villages for murder mysteries, but this list shows murder can be high-tech.

Cover Reveal and Excerpt: FOUR AUNTIES AND A WEDDING by Jesse Q. Sutanto!

Check out the exclusive cover reveal for FOUR AUNTIES AND A WEDDING by Jesse Q Sutanto, plus an excerpt from this hilarious sequel.

All Over the Place: Mystery Series You Can Read Out of Order

Throw caution to the wind and learn which mystery series can be read out of order! These books are great in any sequence.

How I Know the Mystery Genre Is Still Leaving Out Marginalized Voices

Though we've come a long way, there's still a long way to go: how the mystery genre is still leaving out marginalized voices.

Mood-Boosting Cozy Mysteries Are Increasingly Diverse

With new settings and subtext, cozy mysteries are increasingly diverse. And there’s a modern cozy for a wide range of moods and tastes.

9 Mysteries With Environment and Conservation Themes

The land is full of secrets, and these books are too! The environment and conservation are central to the plot of these nine murder mysteries.

The Thrill of Days Past: 8 Historical Suspense Novels

Wondering where to start with historical suspense novels? Take a look at these eight thrilling recommendations.

What Murder Mysteries Get Wrong About Forensic Sciences

Murder mystery enthusiasts like our mysteries and we like forensics. We talk to Medical Examiners about what mysteries get wrong (and right).

Who Punned It? Investigating Cozy Mystery Titles

When did puns in cozy mystery titles take off?