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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

Serving Dish with a Side of Murder: 7 Books Like the Curious Caterer Mysteries

Serving Dish with a Side of Murder: 7 Books Like the Curious Caterer Mysteries

Take a bite out of these delicious cases.

By Elisa Shoenberger

Mystery Books

10 David Ignatius Thrillers Full of Intrigue and Espionage

10 David Ignatius Thrillers Full of Intrigue and Espionage

Pulse-pounding narratives fueled by real-life espionage intel.

By Harry Pearson

Mystery Series

8 Rollicking and Rambunctious Mysteries by Carl Hiaasen

8 Rollicking and Rambunctious Mysteries by Carl Hiaasen

Gators, drugs, plastic surgery, and all things Florida.

By Harry Pearson

Book Deals

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

Discounted for May 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 Energizing New Mystery and Thriller Books for May 2025

10 Energizing New Mystery and Thriller Books for May 2025

As the weather gets warm, don't let the cases go cold.

By Jena Brown

Mystery Books

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

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

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

By Murder & Mayhem Staff

Mystery Books

7 Mystery & Thriller Books to Read for Taurus Season

7 Mystery & Thriller Books to Read for Taurus Season

No bull—these are the best mysteries for you.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Thriller Books

The Best Ruth Ware Books for When You Need a Breathtaking Read

The Best Ruth Ware Books for When You Need a Breathtaking Read

You're going to want to hang on tight for these rides. 

By Aviva Kaplan

Mystery Books

Sara Rosett's Stylish, Adventurous, and Gripping Mystery Books in Order by Series

Sara Rosett's Stylish, Adventurous, and Gripping Mystery Books in Order by Series

You've just found your new favorite mystery author

By Aviva Kaplan

Thriller Books

The Riveting Sister-Thriller Adaptation You Don't Want to Miss: Long, Bright River

The Riveting Sister-Thriller Adaptation You Don't Want to Miss: Long, Bright River

How does the new Peacock limited series compare to the original bestselling book?

By Courtney Hunter-Stangler

John Grisham

11 Legal Thrillers for Fans of John Grisham

11 Legal Thrillers for Fans of John Grisham

These books are sure to hold up in court.

By Sarah Mangiola

Femme Fatale

8 Ferocious Femme Fatale Thriller Books 

8 Ferocious Femme Fatale Thriller Books 

These women are not to be messed with. 

By Kasey Noss

James Bond

The Rivals of James Bond: Masterfully Cunning Literary Spies

The Rivals of James Bond: Masterfully Cunning Literary Spies

The name's Spy, Another Great Spy.

By Harry Pearson

James Patterson

15 Gripping Thriller Books For Fans of James Patterson

15 Gripping Thriller Books For Fans of James Patterson

Choose a book and find your match.

By Sarah Mangiola

Historical Mysteries

Join the War Effort: Five WWI Mysteries by Women

Join the War Effort: Five WWI Mysteries by Women

These female authors bring the secrets of the World War I era to life.

By Elisa Shoenberger

Mystery Books

Mystery Master Catherine Aird's Riveting Books, In Order

Mystery Master Catherine Aird's Riveting Books, In Order

Every case that needs solving in the village of Calleshire and beyond!

By Jena Brown

Classic Mysteries

Evil Medics: Criminal Doctors in Classic Crime Novels

Evil Medics: Criminal Doctors in Classic Crime Novels

You might want to skip the checkup until these cases are closed…

By Harry Pearson

Female Detectives

Legendary Mystery Author Kerry Greenwood and Creator of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Passes Away

Legendary Mystery Author Kerry Greenwood and Creator of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Passes Away

Her legacy lives on through the audacious and unstoppable crime solver, Phryne Fisher.

By Isabel Montero

Holidays

9 Easter Cozy Mysteries to Put in Your Basket

9 Easter Cozy Mysteries to Put in Your Basket

These suspects will crack quicker than a pastel egg.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Thriller Books

Renowned Irish Crime Fiction Author Ken Bruen Leaves a Lasting Impact

Renowned Irish Crime Fiction Author Ken Bruen Leaves a Lasting Impact

Characters with serious grit, serious flaws—and serious heart.

By Orrin Grey

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