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#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!

Cover Reveal: THE KILL CLUB By Wendy Heard

Check out the cover reveal for THE KILL CLUB, a serial killer thriller by Wendy Heard!

Do Crime Like a Victorian: 11 Nonfiction Recommendations

We're highlighting 11 non-fiction books about Victorian crime and the legendary criminals who were among the era's most infamous celebrities.

Thriller Pitches for the 21st Century

Beach season is coming and you’ll want to stock up on this new crop of thrillers for the 21st century. Modern nightmares await.

Please Let Mycroft Holmes Be Fat

We have so few decently depicted fat characters in the media. Mycroft Holmes could be one of them, if someone would just let him be fat.

Why It’s Time to Stop Talking About Jack the Ripper

The identity of Jack the Ripper has been a topic of conversation for more than a century. A new book challenges us to shift our focus to the victims.

Writing Mysteries on the Page, Battling Mysteries in My Body

Mystery writer Rachel Howzell Hall on finding her way to the genre and achieving her dream of writing a crime novel all while battling cancer.

Aboriginal Teen Ghost and Other Favorite Mysteries and Thrillers

Favorite mystery and thrillers your TBR needs to know about!

Quiz: Which Kickass Literary Investigator Are You?

Are you a Poirot or a Sherlock Holmes?

50 More Must-Read YA Mysteries

Get ready to investigate with 50 more twisty and thrilling must-read YA mysteries!

Lady Spies And Other Favorite Mysteries And Thrillers

Favorite mystery and thrillers your TBR needs to know about.