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News and recommendations for mystery/thriller readers.

The Best Thrillers of The Past 10 Years

Strap in and prepare for suspense. These are the best thrillers of the past ten years, from a juicy revenge story to a tense heist novel.

The Guilt of Reading Deep Backlist

I need to let go of the feeling that everything has to have a purpose. Something that I think applies beyond being a reader.

Thrillers About Prison Systems With A Twist

These thrillers featuring experimental prison systems and dystopian settings expose the flaws in our current justice system.

New Mystery Adaptations Premiering In October 2024

Get the popcorn ready! These October adaptations include Colson Whitehead's THE NICKEL BOYS, a modern thriller, and a cozy mystery.

8 New Family Thrillers to Devour

Are you a sucker for absorbing thrillers and books about family? Look no further: this list combines the two.

As If True Crime Wasn’t Problematic Enough

Here are the latest mystery, thriller, and true crime links from around the internet worth clicking!

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.