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!
It's a crime that these books didn't get more shine in 2021. Pick up these under-the-radar mystery/thriller reads, they won't disappoint!
From heroes and heroines to villains and everything in the murky in-between, these YA mystery and thriller books feature LGBTQ+ teens, including Goldie Vance by Hope Larson and Brittney Williams.
Dive in and marathon a series or take a short hop into a time period with these excellent historical mystery books!
There's just something alluring about a thriller set where no one can hear you scream — like any of these murder mysteries set in space.
These 10 LGBTQ mystery novels all feature queer main characters in a genre where queer people are often relegated to token side characters, including Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa Afia.
This is the perfect time of year to curl up with a thrilling page-turner. Here are some of the best new YA thrillers to add to your Fall TBR, including The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe.
If you love Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries, check out these 10 fascinating books about unsolved mysteries, including The Cold Vanish: Seeking the Missing in North America's Wildlands by Jon Billman. Maybe you'll crack the case.
For true crime comic fans that are tired of serial killers, here are comics about everything from prisons to cults, and even horse theft.
These mysteries and thrillers have a dark feel, or feel like a blend of horror and mystery/thriller or books with dark crimes.
Grab some hot cocoa and blankets, and get ready to get cozy with these 10 great winter thrillers to delight and frighten you!