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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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Agatha Christie

100 Years of Agatha Christie: Celebrating the Larger-Than-Life Mystery Author

100 Years of Agatha Christie: Celebrating the Larger-Than-Life Mystery Author

The Queen of Crime’s first novel was published a century ago this year.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Rex Stout

Rex Stout: Meet the Legendary Mystery Author Who Created Nero Wolfe

Rex Stout: Meet the Legendary Mystery Author Who Created Nero Wolfe

His larger-than-life sleuth left an indelible legacy on crime fiction.

By Orrin Grey

In Memoriam

In Memory of Mystery Author Peter Bowen, 1945-2020

In Memory of Mystery Author Peter Bowen, 1945-2020

His popular mystery books transported readers to the timeless western frontier.

By MacKenzie Stuart

New Releases

11 New Mystery and Thriller Books We Can't Wait to Read This Spring

11 New Mystery and Thriller Books We Can't Wait to Read This Spring

Spring has arrived, bringing the promise of warmer days—and suspenseful new releases.

By Kelly McClure

First-In-Series

13 First-in-Series Mysteries to Keep You Entertained While Under Quarantine

13 First-in-Series Mysteries to Keep You Entertained While Under Quarantine

Start your next thrilling investigation. 

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Mystery Books

The Best Mystery and Thriller Books on Sale in April

The Best Mystery and Thriller Books on Sale in April

Get the chills—at a killer price.

By Murder & Mayhem Staff

Female Mystery Authors

Celebrating the Female Mystery Writers Who Craft Our Favorite Thrilling Reads

Celebrating the Female Mystery Writers Who Craft Our Favorite Thrilling Reads

Here's to the authors who refused to adhere to the status quo.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Lisa Jackson

Running Scared: 13 Heart-Racing Mysteries by Bestselling Author Lisa Jackson

Running Scared: 13 Heart-Racing Mysteries by Bestselling Author Lisa Jackson

Here's where to start with the mystery master.

By Kelly McClure

C.J. Tudor

13 Mind-Bending Psychological Thriller Books for C.J. Tudor Fans

13 Mind-Bending Psychological Thriller Books for C.J. Tudor Fans

Done with The Other People? Here’s what to read next. 

By Stephen Lovely

Mystery Shows

Briarpatch Is the Captivating New Mystery Show You Didn't Know You Needed

Briarpatch Is the Captivating New Mystery Show You Didn't Know You Needed

Rosario Dawson plays a no-nonsense detective in this quirky new series.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Dorothy Simpson

Dorothy Simpson: Where to Begin with the Award-Winning Author of the Inspector Thanet Mysteries

Dorothy Simpson: Where to Begin with the Award-Winning Author of the Inspector Thanet Mysteries

Not sure which Dorothy Simpson mystery to read? Here are your best options.

By Stephen Lovely

Historical Mysteries

Where to Begin with Russian Mystery Author Boris Akunin

Where to Begin with Russian Mystery Author Boris Akunin

His historical mysteries bring Imperial Russia to life.

By Orrin Grey

John Lawton

Friends and Traitors: 12 Thrilling John Lawton Books That Will Make Your Pulse Race

Friends and Traitors: 12 Thrilling John Lawton Books That Will Make Your Pulse Race

From Blitz-stricken London to Cold War-era Berlin, our love of Lawton's thrilling narratives is no mystery.

By Stephen Lovely

Sherlock Holmes

40 Best Sherlock Holmes Quotes Every Sleuth Should Live By

40 Best Sherlock Holmes Quotes Every Sleuth Should Live By

Words of wisdom from London's best private detective.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Walter Mosley

Trouble Is What I Do: 11 Best Walter Mosley Books

Trouble Is What I Do: 11 Best Walter Mosley Books

The crime novelist tackles prejudice and other injustices in his bestselling mysteries.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Crime Fiction

12 Best Edna Buchanan Books for Crime Aficionados

12 Best Edna Buchanan Books for Crime Aficionados

From gripping thrillers to riveting nonfiction, this Pulitzer Prize–winning author knows her crime.

By Stephen Lovely

Romantic Suspense

13 Sharon Sala Books That Will Make Your Heart Race

13 Sharon Sala Books That Will Make Your Heart Race

Suspenseful and sweet, these romantic thrillers are the best of both worlds.

By Kelly McClure

Book Excerpt

A Notorious Killer Returns in Allison Brennan’s The Third to Die

A Notorious Killer Returns in Allison Brennan’s The Third to Die

He won’t rest until his twisted revenge fantasy is complete.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Romantic Thriller Books

15 Romantic Thriller Books That'll Make Your Pulse Race

15 Romantic Thriller Books That'll Make Your Pulse Race

Get ready for crime-solving duos with sizzling chemistry.

By MacKenzie Stuart

New Releases

7 Thrilling New Reads to Check Out in 2020 Based on Your Favorite Type of Mystery

7 Thrilling New Reads to Check Out in 2020 Based on Your Favorite Type of Mystery

There’s something for every kind of reader when it comes to these fresh releases.

By MacKenzie Stuart

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