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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!

Books About Obsessive Friendship For Fans of KILLING EVE

KILLING EVE is the latest incarnation of the classic story of obsessive friendship. Here are some other recent titles to scratch that itch.

Audiobook Excerpt of LYING IN WAIT by Liz Nugent

Have a listen to the audiobook of Liz Nugent's new psychological thriller, Lying in Wait.

Diverse Mysteries and Thrillers Coming Out April-June!

Awesome recently released diverse mysteries and thrillers for all crime reading tastes!

The Best Mystery Audiobooks for Road Trips

With the best mystery audiobooks, driving 10 hours on a boring highway can be a treat rather than a chore. Here's the best to choose from, ranked by time.

The 10 Best Mystery Authors of All Time

These are the best mystery authors that go beyond simply writing a fun mystery and really elevate or add to the mystery genre in some way.

Extended Excerpt from Ruth Ware’s New Audiobook THE DEATH OF MRS. WESTAWAY

Take a listen to the audiobook of the latest book from Ruth Ware, author of The Woman in Cabin 10.

An Interview With YA Mystery Author Amelia Brunskill

We caught up with THE WINDOW author Amelia Brunskill to talk about twins, dead girls, our cultural obsession with murder mysteries, and which old school sleuths inspired her to write her debut novel.

12 Mystery Novels for Fans of Literary Fiction

Do you enjoy complex plots, excellent character development, and emotional depth in your mystery books? Then check out these great literary mystery novels.

Step Aside, Sherlock! Women Were Cracking Cases in Victorian England, Too

We're not telling you to forget your favorite Sherlock Holmes stories. But we do suggest making room on your bookshelf for these excellent Victorian female detectives of fiction!

My Dear Holmes and Watson: 3 Books Featuring Dynamic Duos

I love what the world has made of Holmes and Watson in recent years. In fact, I love their relationship in all its different forms much more than I love their actual adventures. Eccentric, socially awkward genius. Grounded, capable every man. Both valuable people, but better together than apart.