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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!

Coasty Mysteries: New, Nordic Mysteries and Thrillers to Read this Fall

Nordic mysteries and thrillers are defined by their dark, often bleak vibes and their incorporation of political and social issues.

8 Native and Indigenous Mysteries and Thrillers

These Native and Indigenous mysteries and thrillers are sure to keep you guessing from the first page to the last.

6 Mysteries For Different October (and Fall) Reading Vibes

Whether you're in the mood for a ghost story mystery or something a bit more cozy, these books will fit your October (and fall) reading vibe.

Mystery Authors Also Writing Horror For The Win

These mystery writers have written horror books that retell Stephen King classics, have dual timelines, and even cursed wishes.

8 Mysteries and Thrillers Set in the World of Books

There's no greater catnip for readers than a book about books, like these mysteries and thrillers set in the world of books and publishing.

Fall Into A Mystery: 10 New Mystery & Thrillers For October 2024

October's new mysteries and thrillers include new books from Louise Penny and Paula Hawkins, a dark academia murder mystery, and more.

Mystery Audiobooks to Check Out Now

Check these mystery audiobooks out, preferably from your library! Plus, new mysteries and thrillers out this week.

Exciting Changes Coming to Unusual Suspects and Book Riot!

New voices, more variety, and other exciting changes are coming to your inbox. Plus: get in early on Book Riot All Access.

Great New Mystery Shows, New Releases, Backlist Fictional Serial Killers, + News!

This week's new mystery and thriller books have Regency-era murder and a new series with an unlikely detective duo.

New Mystery Releases, Sherlock Inspired Backlist, + Mystery News for September 20, 2024

These two Sherlock-inspired stories could not be more different.