If there’s one thing mystery and thriller lovers know, it’s that danger is lurking around every corner—or at least at the end of every chapter. Whether you’re an amateur sleuth who’s obsessed with figuring out whodunnit or you adore twisty thrillers that let you take a peek behind closed doors, we have endless recommendations for you.
Perhaps you enjoy domestic thrillers that prove white picket fences can hide horrendous crimes, or mysteries that take you around the world. You can take a step back in time with historical mysteries, or read a modern thriller that will make you rethink social media. You can even work your way through the masters of the genre, from Joyce Carol Oates to Jack Higgins.
From psychological thrillers to cozy mysteries, there's nothing like a novel designed to send chills down your spine. Discover everything from classic authors like Agatha Christie and Patricia Wentworth to modern writers like Lucy Foley and Liane Moriarty. And whatever you do, remember to lock your doors before you go to sleep.
There's nothing more exciting than the truth...
Everyone loves a little suspense.
Speakeasies, gangsters, and moonshine—oh, my.
Lit fic lovers will devour these mysterious reads.
By Grace Felder
What happens when murder mystery enthusiasts are faced with a real murder?
Looking for a good book to jumpstart your reading habit?
Why wonder who committed a crime, when you can wonder why?
Whether at a high school, boarding school, or college, these mysteries all take advantage of their particular setting.
Explore the genre from beloved classics to gripping new works.
By Orrin Grey
Nobody wrote whodunits like the Queen.
These thrilling tales of lust and long-buried secrets will keep you reading into the night.
By Carolyn Cox
These are the summer books everyone's going to be talking about.
Tensions reach unbearable heights in these dark explorations of the human psyche, the inescapability of our pasts, and more.
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.
These thrilling reads left lasting impressions.
By Allison Wild