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Get ready to discover your new favorite mystery or thriller book.

9 Quintessential Short Stories Every Mystery Fan Needs to Read 

9 Quintessential Short Stories Every Mystery Fan Needs to Read 

These classic short mystery stories will keep you guessing while introducing you to beloved authors.

Queens Of Crime

By Harry Pearson

Thriller

Joe Pickett Fan Alert: Where to Start With C.J. Box

Joe Pickett Fan Alert: Where to Start With C.J. Box

By Marisa Fertitta

Elizabeth Peters

Elizabeth Peters Books in Order: A Timeline with Twists and Turns

Elizabeth Peters Books in Order: A Timeline with Twists and Turns

By Jena Brown

Mystery Books

These Are the Best-Selling Mystery Books of All Time

These Are the Best-Selling Mystery Books of All Time

By Tallie Williams

Mystery Books

Saddle Up—These Western Mystery Books Will Take You For a Ride

Saddle Up—These Western Mystery Books Will Take You For a Ride

By Kelsey Christine McConnell & Marisa Fertitta

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Mystery Books

4 Free eBooks to Read in August 2025 for Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Fans

4 Free eBooks to Read in August 2025 for Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Fans

Solve crimes with these mystery ebooks—free, this month only.

By Murder & Mayhem Staff

Thriller Books

12 Thriller Romance Books to Get Your Heart Pounding in Every Way

12 Thriller Romance Books to Get Your Heart Pounding in Every Way

Love and thrill go hand in hand.

By Aviva Kaplan

Mystery Books

8 Unexpected Mystery Writers You Didn't Know Dabbled in Crime Fiction

8 Unexpected Mystery Writers You Didn't Know Dabbled in Crime Fiction

Who hasn't written mystery?

By Harry Pearson

Mystery Books

8 Mystery & Thriller Books That Need Adaptations Next

8 Mystery & Thriller Books That Need Adaptations Next

These crimes are ready for their close-up.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Murder Mysteries

9 Luxurious Murder Mysteries Set in Resorts

9 Luxurious Murder Mysteries Set in Resorts

You might need to rethink your next vacation destination. 

By Aviva Kaplan

Queen Of Crime

Why New Generations of Readers Are Still Discovering & Reading Agatha Christie

Why New Generations of Readers Are Still Discovering & Reading Agatha Christie

This Queen of Crime has staying power.

By Elisa Shoenberger

Cozy Mystery Books

A Toast to (Solving) Murders: Wine and Beer Themed Cozy Mystery Series

A Toast to (Solving) Murders: Wine and Beer Themed Cozy Mystery Series

Raise your (magnifying) glass to these tipsy cozies.

By Elisa Shoenberger

Thriller Books

6 Thrilling Ross Thomas Books Full of Excitement and Action

6 Thrilling Ross Thomas Books Full of Excitement and Action

Where to begin with the Edgar Award-winning author.

By Harry Pearson

Mystery Books

6 Mystery &Thriller Books Recommended by Presidents

6 Mystery &Thriller Books Recommended by Presidents

I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute this incredible reading list.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Classic Mysteries

7 William G. Tapply Books That Will Have You on the Edge of Your Seat

7 William G. Tapply Books That Will Have You on the Edge of Your Seat

Travel to the Northeast with these thrilling mysteries.

By Harry Pearson

Giveaway

GIVEAWAY: Win a Copy of Kyle Mills' Brand New Thriller, Fade In!

GIVEAWAY: Win a Copy of Kyle Mills' Brand New Thriller, Fade In!

Ten lucky winners will receive a copy of this pulse-pounding thriller

By Murder & Mayhem Staff

Mystery Books

7 Samurai Mystery Books to Awaken the Clever Warrior in You

7 Samurai Mystery Books to Awaken the Clever Warrior in You

Grab your sword and start reading.

By Jena Brown

Book Deals

Discounted for July 2025: Riveting Mystery and Thriller Books You Don't Want to Miss!

Discounted for July 2025: Riveting Mystery and Thriller Books You Don't Want to Miss!

But don't wait—these deals won't last long.

By Murder & Mayhem Staff

Mystery Books

10 Exhilarating New Mystery and Thriller Books for July 2025 to Make Your Heart Race

10 Exhilarating New Mystery and Thriller Books for July 2025 to Make Your Heart Race

Don't forget to apply sunscreen for these scorching hot thrills

By Jena Brown

Cozy Mystery

6 Cozy Mysteries for a Carefree Summer

6 Cozy Mysteries for a Carefree Summer

Follow the clues and beat the heat.

By Archita Mittra

Nordic Noir

Harry Hole and Beyond: 14 of the Best Jo Nesbø Books 

Harry Hole and Beyond: 14 of the Best Jo Nesbø Books 

Nesbø's mastery of Nordic noir will leave you with chills.

By Dave Adams & Aviva Kaplan

Mystery Books

Remembering a Legend: Beloved Mystery & Thriller Author Jane Stanton Hitchcock Passes Away

Remembering a Legend: Beloved Mystery & Thriller Author Jane Stanton Hitchcock Passes Away

Her legacy continues through her thrilling stories of upper echelon society.

By Aviva Kaplan

Mystery Books

6 Gripping Clean Mystery Books You Can Read Tonight

6 Gripping Clean Mystery Books You Can Read Tonight

These books are clean, even if the crime scenes aren't.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Noir Books

8 Noir Short Fiction Collections for All of Your Gritty Reading Needs

8 Noir Short Fiction Collections for All of Your Gritty Reading Needs

Bite-sized noir from some of the best to ever write it.

By Harry Pearson

Mystery Books

Where to Start with the Groundbreaking Books by Mystery Author Sara Paretsky

Where to Start with the Groundbreaking Books by Mystery Author Sara Paretsky

A superstar author and an inspiring activist.

By Elisa Shoenberger

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