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Unlock mystery's best with Murder & Mayhem.

Welcome to your new favorite hideout. We are constantly on the hunt for the best in mystery and thriller media—from books to movies and television shows, to mystery games—and everything in between. Whether it’s forgotten masterpieces from the Golden Age of detective fiction or a heart-pounding new domestic thriller, we’re here to clue you into what’s fantastic to read and watch.

On the hunt for a political thriller? Investigating which British crime show to binge next? Craving a charming cozy to curl up with? Whether you’re into Miss Marple or Sherlock Holmes, Hannibal Lecter or James Bond, we’ve unlocked the mystery for you. All you’ve got to do is peruse the stories below—you’re sure to find a killer lead.

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8 Dashiell Hammett Short Stories That Will Get Your Heart Pounding 

The Continental Op means business in Hammett's short story collections.

Murder & Mayhem Pick: Death Wish, by Brian Garfield

There's so much more to Garfield's original crime thriller than what you see on the big screen.

8 Must-Read Books by Andrew Klavan

As the author of more than 30 suspense novels, Klavan certainly brings the thrills.

A Man Can’t Escape His Past in This Riveting Thriller

Jason Harrow’s life is about to become unhinged…

13 of the Best Mystery Books of 2017

These mysteries and thrillers blew us away.

A Covenant with Death: Who Killed Louise Talbot?

Everyone suspects the jilted husband ... but things are not always what they seem.

8 Books Like The Girl on the Train

These psychological thrillers will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page.

9 Books for P.D. James Fans

The renowned author's legacy lives on.

Rusted Chrome: 14 Sci-Fi Noir Books for "Blade Runner" Fans

These books will satisfy science fiction and noir enthusiasts alike.

9 Underrated Thriller Books

Looking for something new to keep you enthralled?

10 Best Crime Novels About Deadly Secrets

What would you do to keep your secret safe?

Case of the Wednesdays: The Efficient Assassin

Who killed Stephenson Charlecote? Collect the clues and solve the murder in this old-fashioned, 1920s mystery from H.C. Bailey’s Reggie Fortune series.

8 Spies Who Wrote About Spies

These famous authors didn’t just write spy stories—they lived it.

The Last Real Thief in the Age of Cybercrime

In Mike Cooper’s thriller “The Downside,” professional thief Finn is fresh out of prison and about to take the biggest job of his life.

What Do You Do When the Evidence Is Stacked Against You?

In Michael Ponsor’s latest legal thriller, Judge Norcross will have to try a difficult case while dealing with personal tragedy.

Wayfaring Stranger: The Thrilling Fiction of James Lee Burke

The Edgar-winning author sets his sights on the American Dream in a powerful thriller of epic proportions.

A Case for Detective Short Stories

John Dickson Carr believes the short story is the natural format for a detective story. Mystery expert Otto Penzler agrees–and names a few of his favorites.