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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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Scandi Crime

15 Thrilling Nordic Noir Novels

15 Thrilling Nordic Noir Novels

The chilly locales in these thrillers are perfect for some stone-cold crime.

By Sara Barry

Book Deals

Discounted for February 2026: Riveting Mystery and Thriller Books You Don't Want to Miss!

Discounted for February 2026: 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

Cozy Mystery

6 New Cozy Mystery Series to Get Addicted To

6 New Cozy Mystery Series to Get Addicted To

Feel-good books with fun whodunits and small-town charms! 

By Archita Mittra

New Releases

Addictive New Mystery and Thriller Books February 2026

Addictive New Mystery and Thriller Books February 2026

Killer reads for Valentines Day.

By Jena Brown

Mystery Books

4 Free Ebooks to Read in February 2026 for Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Fans

4 Free Ebooks to Read in February 2026 for Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Fans

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

By Murder & Mayhem Staff

Cozy Mystery

Yoga Cozy Mysteries to Bend Your Wit and Soothe Your Mind

Yoga Cozy Mysteries to Bend Your Wit and Soothe Your Mind

Finding your zen… and the murderer.

By Elisa Shoenberger

Knives Out

Which Book to Read Based on Your Favorite Wake Up Dead Man Character

Which Book to Read Based on Your Favorite Wake Up Dead Man Character

Do these stories convince us of a lie? Or do they resonate with something deep inside us that's profoundly true?

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Thriller Books

Where to Start with the Gripping Cases of Iris Johansen

Where to Start with the Gripping Cases of Iris Johansen

Crack open endless intrigue with a prolific author of captivating mystery thrillers.

By Elisa Shoenberger

Thriller Books

8 Frigid Thrillers Set During Snowstorms

8 Frigid Thrillers Set During Snowstorms

There's nowhere to run…

By Harry Pearson

Romantic Mysteries

The Regency-Era Spy Mystery Series ‘Bridgerton’ Fans Will Eat Up

The Regency-Era Spy Mystery Series ‘Bridgerton’ Fans Will Eat Up

Dark mysteries, period vibes, fairytale romances, and more.

By Archita Mittra

Young Adult Mystery Books

7 Young Adult Mystery and Thriller Books

7 Young Adult Mystery and Thriller Books

Page-turners filled with heart-pounding suspense and edge-of-the-seat thrills.  

By Archita Mittra

Mystery Books

8 Suspenseful Boarding School Mysteries

8 Suspenseful Boarding School Mysteries

Class is in session—and a killer is afoot! 

By Lola Bosa

Mystery Books

Book Your Stay in These 16 Intriguing Hotel Murder Mysteries

Book Your Stay in These 16 Intriguing Hotel Murder Mysteries

These cozy hotel mysteries will make you think twice about booking your next vacation.

By Kelsey Donnelly

Noir Books

The Gritty Noir Parker Novels by Richard Stark

The Gritty Noir Parker Novels by Richard Stark

A guide to the world’s toughest armed robber.

By Harry Pearson

Mystery Books

New Mystery and Thriller Books Coming in January 2026 

New Mystery and Thriller Books Coming in January 2026 

Ten new releases to help you hit your 2026 reading goals.

By Jena Brown

Mystery Books

Adaptations, Deceptive Narrators, Expanding Cozy Market: Mystery and Thriller Book Trends in 2025

Adaptations, Deceptive Narrators, Expanding Cozy Market: Mystery and Thriller Book Trends in 2025

Take a look back at this year's most captivating trends. 

By Elisa Shoenberger

Cozy Mystery

Delightful Crafting Cozies for Winter to Revive Your Hobbies

Delightful Crafting Cozies for Winter to Revive Your Hobbies

These crafty mysteries are the perfect way to survive the cold.

By Stephanie Zeeve

Suspense

6 Global Suspense Books Full of Intrigue

6 Global Suspense Books Full of Intrigue

Escape to these gripping, globe-trotting novels. 

By Harry Pearson

Mystery Books

9 Must-Read Books by Ian Rankin

9 Must-Read Books by Ian Rankin

Find your next spellbinding Scottish mystery. 

By Harry Pearson

Mystery Books

6 Thrilling Lisa Scottoline Books 

6 Thrilling Lisa Scottoline Books 

Find your next mystery read from the acclaimed author. 

By Harry Pearson

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