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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!

Sherlock’s a Lady (and My Favorite) and Other Favorite Mysteries and Thrillers

Check out these favorite mystery reads and thrillers, from one reader to your growing TBR!

Crime Fiction’s New Favorite Private Eyes

Looking for a private investigator worthy of your time and imagination? Check out this list of some of the mystery genre's new and diverse PIs.

HIGH RISE MYSTERY: The First Young Black UK Detective Duo Is Here!

HIGH RISE MYSTERY is a new detective duo series for readers ages 9-12, they are the first black UK young detective team to hit the shelves.

8 of the Best Cold Case Stories For Your TBR

This list of cold case stories is sponsored by Atlantic Monthly Press. From “master of narrative journalism” (New York Times) and #1 ...

50 Must-Read Crime Novels on Shelves April–June 2019

We've got a list of highly anticipated spring 2019 crime novels coming out between April and June of this year - get your TBR ready!

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.