What happens when murder mystery enthusiasts are faced with a real murder?

Why wonder who committed a crime, when you can wonder why?

In these twisted thrillers, there's no escaping your own mind.

Whether at a high school, boarding school, or college, these mysteries all take advantage of their particular setting.

Nobody wrote whodunits like the Queen.

Don't let the genre fool you! YA whodunits deliver plenty of grown-up twists and turns.

From amateur sleuths to small-town sheriffs, these fierce females are on the case. 

Writers everywhere want to take on the challenge of creating an Inception-style mystery–even J. J. Abrams.

These books are the opposite of love and roses.

Bright lights, dark crimes.

Sherlock's little sister would take any of these sleuths as her Watson.

These lost tales of deadly plots, locked rooms, and serial killers on the loose deserve a top spot on your must-read list.

Investigate the secrets of the past.

A glimpse into the high-stakes strategy game from fantasy to nonfiction.

Cold weather and cold cases go hand in hand.

Nothing like a little fright on Halloween night.

The Anthony Award-winning crime novelist has crafted a cunning and widely loved sleuth.

Warning: don’t read these books while standing up.

Whatever you’re doing this winter, make time for one of these great reads.

Go beyond Miss Marple, and satisfy your inner armchair detective with these beloved and popular amateur sleuths.