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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!

YA True Crime Fiction For Fans of My Favorite Murder

The announcement of Courtney Summers's new book SADIE is the latest book in a new micro-trend: YA true crime fiction that tells the stories of fictional teens obsessed with real-life murders.

Reliving Agatha Christie at WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

Rediscover the genius of Agatha Christie with the London production of WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION.

Violence Towards Women In Thrillers: Some Numbers

With a new prize being awarded to thrillers without violence towards women in them, we looked for some numbers on violence towards women in thrillers.

Quiz: What Thriller Protagonist Are You?

Take this quiz and find out which thriller protagonist you are!

Previously On: Jane Harper’s THE DRY

Ready to read the sequel to THE DRY but having trouble remembering the major details? I got you covered!

10 Short Mystery Audiobooks

Get caught up in these short mystery audiobooks, all 10 hours or fewer.

Historical Mysteries: Nevertheless, She Persisted!

Historical Mysteries with leading ladies not here for society's nonsense, for the win!

Debut Extended Audio Excerpt of ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL by Sarah Vaughan

Take a listen at an extended excerpt of the audiobook of Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan!

24 Psychological Thrillers For Fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train, and Big Little Lies

Recent psychological thrillers that may or may not include some combination of terrible secrets, toxic marriages, and murder.

8 Murder Mystery Books That Will Keep You Up All Night

Here are a few of my favorite murder mystery books that I recommend to friends and, in some cases, have read more than once (yes, even though I already know who did it).