Best Mystery and Thriller Book Recommendations

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.

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Lifetime's You Looks Just As Creepy As Its Source Material

Watch the trailer for the adaptation of Caroline Kepnes' psychological thriller, which hits the small screen this fall.

Jon Land Takes on a Classic as the New Voice Behind the Jessica Fletcher Murder, She Wrote Book Series

In anticipation of his upcoming Murder, She Wrote novels, the bestselling author reflects on continuing such an iconic series.

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The bestselling author reveals which new releases have kept him turning the pages.

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9 Books for Fans of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries

These female sleuths would earn Phryne's seal of approval.

Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington to Adapt Little Fires Everywhere

Celeste Ng's bestselling novel about trouble in suburbia is set to become a television series.

Modesty Blaise: Clever, Cunning, Daring, and Kick-Ass

A globe-trotting spy and nobody's "girl," the 1960s heroine is still the epitome of cool.

Raymond Chandler and 7 of the Best Thriller Writers Today

"The Big Sleep" and "Farewell, My Lovely" author left some big shoes to fill—but these modern thriller writers are equal to the task.

More Than Murder on the Mind: 8 Sexy Romantic Suspense Books

Sometimes the most terrifying moments can ignite a burning passion.

We Can't Stop Watching the New Red Sparrow Trailer

The film adaptation of Jason Matthews' spy thriller is set to release on March 2, 2018.

Brilliant and Twisted: Emily Elgar's Debut If You Knew Her is a Thriller You Won't Forget

The genre's newest voice delivers a thrill ride "The Guardian" hails as "wonderfully insidious."

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Dan Simmons' story of Arctic carnage is finally getting the series it deserves.

8 Essential Rex Stout Mystery Books

Discover the works of one of the genre's most influential writers.