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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!

33 Highly Anticipated Crime Novels: January–March 2019

There are so many excellent crime novels coming out this year, we had to limit this list to some of the best crime novels released January-March 2019.

Exclusive Interview With Steph Post on Her New Novel MIRACULUM

Matt Coleman interviews indie crime writer Steph Post on her new book MIRACULUM and more.

Indie Press Polis Launches Diversity-Focused Crime Imprint Agora Books

In an exclusive, Book Riot got to sit down with everyone involved in Polis Books' new imprint, Agora, to talk about the diversity-focused crime indie press.

Rioters’ Favorite Mysteries, Thrillers, And True Crime of 2018

Rioters shout about their favorite mysteries, thrillers, and true crime of 2018.

Gabino Iglesias Is Leading an Influx of Indie Lit About the Immigrant Experience

Gabino Iglesias sits down with Book Riot to talk about his new book and leading an influx of great indie lit written about/from the immigrant experience.

Laura Kemp Brings Out a New Niche of Indie New Adult Lit

A reader reviews Laura Kemp's EVENING IN THE YELLOW WOOD, a new niche in indie New Adult lit.

7 Indie Horror, Mystery, and Crime Novels for Music Lovers

Book Riot brings music lovers a list of 7 indie lit titles in mystery, horror, and crime fiction for both your eyes and ears.

Cover Reveal: TEMPER By Layne Fargo

Check out the cover for Layne Fargo's debut, TEMPER, a psychological thriller about female ambition on and off the stage.

Reflecting On Emma Cline’s Legal Win

"Cline's personal win was another win for women: you can confront the monster who has plagued you and you can prevail."

13 Bookish Film Noir for Noirvember

Happy Noirvember. Check out these 13 great bookish noir films for a delightful month of viewing and reading.