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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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7 Neil Cross Books for Fans of Gritty Crime Fiction

The Hard Sun and Luther creator delivers crime thrillers that are as addictive as his TV shows.

5 Thrilling New Australian Crime Book Releases

These exciting novels will shake you out of any reading slump.

John Creasey, Prolific British Crime Author Also Known as "The Fiction Factory" 

This classic crime writer is one of the most prolific British crime writers of our time.

The Surprising Gothic Father of Modern Detective Fiction

Without the guiding hand of this Bostonian gothic, the modern detective genre would be very different.

Exploring True Crime and Oral History in Joseph Knox's True Crime Story

We were thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Joseph Knox about his latest novel.

An Interview with Award-Winning Mystery Author Tracy Clark

The author of What You Don't See discusses crime fiction set in Chicago, recommends a few of her favorite mystery authors, and shares what makes her PI protagonist Cass Raines tick.

Andrea Camilleri: Where to Begin with the Legendary Mystery Author Who Created Inspector Montalbano

With the arrival of the 25th Inspector Montalbano mystery, we’re looking back at Camilleri's brilliant career.

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.

12 Best Edna Buchanan Books for Crime Aficionados

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

11 Contemporary Detective Novels You Need to Read

Say goodbye to Sherlock and hello to Kurt Wallander, Guido Brunetti, and more.

Murder in the White House: 11 Gripping Margaret Truman Books

When it comes to crime stories set in Washington, D.C., this former First Daughter is unmatched.