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!
One Anthony Awards voter and Book Riot contributer shares the nominations on his ballot for the Anthony Awards for mystery books.
Check out this list of fascinating nonviolent true crime reads that won't leave you hiding under the bed with a bat, for the 2019 Read Harder Challenge!
We've rounded up some chilling recent and backlist books about female serial killers. Take comfort in the knowledge that these are works of fiction.
Three female authors of color are ushering in a new chapter of mystery fiction with some new and unique takes on tried-and-true sub-genres.
With a unique sense of humor and wonderful sense of place, E.A. Aymar brings a refreshing dose of empathy to the crime fiction genre.
In an era of social media and detailed paper trails, a reader considers the dated nature of identity theft in both fiction and nonfiction.
Joseph Knox provides fans of noir a true hard-boiled detective while giving true crime fans a brilliant imagining with The Smiling Man.
Are you interested in reading some mystery manga series? Check out this list of recommended titles to get you started in the subgenre.
Check off the cozy mystery task on the 2019 Read Harder Challenge with one of these delightful cozy mysteries. They're sweet, and charming, and deadly.
Pack your bags (don't forget your sleuthing kit) and step into the time machine with these thrilling international historical mysteries.