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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!

United States of a Mystery: Essential Illinois Crime Fiction

Duchess of Detective Fiction Tracy Clark shares some of the best Illinois crime fiction as we continue a national tour of mystery favorites.

50 Must-Read Crime Titles from July and August 2019

Catch some rays while reading about people catching criminals in these 50 must-read summer 2019 crime books being released in July and August!

A Teen Assassin and Other Favorite Mysteries And Thrillers!

Your mystery and thriller loving TBR wants these great new releases and backlist crime books!

United States of a Mystery: Essential Florida Crime Fiction

Alex Segura joins Book Riot contributor Matt Coleman on his tour of the country's best mysteries with some essential Florida crime fiction.

Why is This Ted Bundy Book So Hard to Find?

Ted Bundy's girlfriend, Elizabeth Kloepfer, wrote a book about her life with the serial killer before he was convicted. But why is it so hard to find?

3 on a YA Theme: Summer YA Mystery Releases for Your TBR

Add a little intrigue to your summer reading with these three summer 2019 YA mystery novels releasing in the next few months!

Do Crime Like an Edwardian: 11 Nonfiction Recommendations

The Victorians were more famous for their love of crime, but the Edwardians were no slouches either! Here are 11 great Edwardian true crime reads!

5 True Crime Books to Read With Your Book Club

A list of jaw-dropping books to read with your true crime book club. Including dinosaur fraud, serial killers, Agatha Christie and data hacking.

Harper Lee’s Writing About A Preacher Serial Killer and Other Favorite Mysteries and Thrillers

Your mystery and thriller loving TBR wants these great new releases and backlist mysteries!

8 of the Best Private Detectives in Mystery Series

Who's your favorite detective of mystery? We've pulled together a list of some of the best private detectives in mystery series for your consideration.