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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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Cozy Mystery

9 Delightful Murder Mystery Books Like Only Murders in the Building

9 Delightful Murder Mystery Books Like Only Murders in the Building

We've got the books that'll tide you over between episodes.

By Catherine Phelan

Agatha Christie

This Under-Recognized Agatha Christie Novel Revolutionized Crime Fiction

This Under-Recognized Agatha Christie Novel Revolutionized Crime Fiction

The book's iconic plot twist sent shock-waves through the literary ages.

By Harry Pearson

Adaptations

5 Thrilling Dennis Lehane Adaptations

5 Thrilling Dennis Lehane Adaptations

Whether you read the book or watch the adaptation, you'll be craving more.

By Jena Brown

Mafia

8 Mafia Thriller Books to Bring Some Danger to Your Shelf

8 Mafia Thriller Books to Bring Some Danger to Your Shelf

Pick one of these books up and your boredom will be sleeping with the fishes.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Mystery Books

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a SIGNED Copy of Thomas Perry's New Novel The Left-Handed Twin! 

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a SIGNED Copy of Thomas Perry's New Novel The Left-Handed Twin! 

Kirkus says, "Be sure to take a few deep breaths before plunging in."

By Murder & Mayhem Staff

Reading Goals

2022 Reading Challenges For Mystery and Crime Fans

2022 Reading Challenges For Mystery and Crime Fans

These riveting reading challenges add a dash of fun and interactivity to your reading life.

By Jena Brown

Book Excerpt

The Man Who Died Laughing is a Charming Mystery Escape

The Man Who Died Laughing is a Charming Mystery Escape

Read the first in David Handler's Edgar Award-winning series about Stewart Hoag.

By Lisa Quigley

Murder

Monstrous Molecules: 8 Nonfiction Books about Poison

Monstrous Molecules: 8 Nonfiction Books about Poison

Pick your poison.

By Elisa Shoenberger

Mystery Books

January Debut Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Novels to Have on Your Radar

January Debut Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Novels to Have on Your Radar

2022 kicks off with some thrilling new voices in fiction.

By Gabino Iglesias

Cozy Mystery

What Makes a Mystery?

What Makes a Mystery?

Take a peek behind the literary curtain, sleuth.

By Michael J. Seidlinger

Cozy Mystery

9 "New Beginnings" Murder Mysteries

9 "New Beginnings" Murder Mysteries

These fictional characters feel the urge to start fresh.

By Elisa Shoenberger

Mystery Books

A Killer Countdown: 16 New Year’s Eve Mysteries to End Your Year with a Bang

A Killer Countdown: 16 New Year’s Eve Mysteries to End Your Year with a Bang

From holiday homicides to festive foul play, these thrilling mysteries are the perfect antidote to your end-of-year hangover.

By Nina Lassam, Kelsey Christine McConnell & Grace Felder

Adaptations

9 Most Anticipated Thriller Book Adaptations Coming in 2022

9 Most Anticipated Thriller Book Adaptations Coming in 2022

Maybe the book is always better, but that doesn't stop us from getting excited about film adaptations.

By Jena Brown

Thriller Books

8 Bird Thriller Books to Ruffle Your Feathers

8 Bird Thriller Books to Ruffle Your Feathers

These thrilling books will make you happy as a lark.

By Danielle Kugler

Mystery Books

8 Mysteries and Thrillers Based on True Events

8 Mysteries and Thrillers Based on True Events

There's nothing more exciting than the truth...

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Erotic Thrillers

10 Steamy Erotic Mystery and Thriller Books

10 Steamy Erotic Mystery and Thriller Books

Turn up the heat with these crimes of passion.

By Grace Felder

Queens Of Crime

Ngaio Marsh's Roderick Alleyn Series—Now Available in Bundles! 

Ngaio Marsh's Roderick Alleyn Series—Now Available in Bundles! 

These books are so bingeable, you’ll probably want to collect all three packages. 

By Lisa Quigley

Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide for Mystery Lovers

Holiday Gift Guide for Mystery Lovers

We’ve solved it for you.

By Serah-Marie Maharaj

Giveaway

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Cozy Mystery Series Starter Bundle from Kensington Books!

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Cozy Mystery Series Starter Bundle from Kensington Books!

Enter to win this delightful cozy mystery series starter pack—the perfect jumpstart to your New Year reading!

By Murder & Mayhem Staff

Mystery Books

Pseudonyms and Secrets: The True Identities Behind 7 Mystery Writers

Pseudonyms and Secrets: The True Identities Behind 7 Mystery Writers

Many authors have been on both ends of the desk—as ghostwriter and ghostwritten. 

By Michael J. Seidlinger

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