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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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2023's Most Addictive Mystery, Thriller, & Crime Bestsellers

Murder & Mayhem's community has great taste—these were our most beloved books in 2023.

Agatha Awards: 2023 Nominees and Winners

Don’t miss these must-read mysteries!

When Clergymen Turn to (Writing About) Crime

These classic crime writers were also people of the cloth.

Win a Copy of All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby Before It’s Released!

10 lucky readers will win exclusive access to S.A. Cosby’s newest crime mystery book.

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.