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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Splinter the Silence: 11 Gripping Val McDermid Books

Harrowing tales by the award-winning master of Tartan Noir.

8 Heart-Stopping Anthony Bruno Books

The veteran crime writer knew how to get your pulse racing.

10 Thrilling Sherlock Holmes Books

Dive into the greatest cases of literature’s most beloved detective.

8 Essential Ngaio Marsh Books

Don’t miss out on these gems from one of the original Queens of Crime.

8 Must-Read Crime Thriller Books

These twists and turns exist outside of the law. 

9 Joseph Wambaugh Books That Take You Into the Lives of Law Enforcement

The bestselling author draws from his time with the LAPD to write thoughtful police procedurals and true crime accounts.

Must-Read Crime Fiction: The Best Michael Connelly Books

The genius behind the Harry Bosch and Lincoln Lawyer novels is one of the biggest names in crime fiction today.

The Best Tana French Books for Every Kind of Suspense Addict

Take on a thrilling case from the First Lady of Irish Crime. 

Strange FBI Cases: Fact or Fiction?

Three cases are ripped from the headlines and two are torn from the pages of little-known thrillers. Which ones are real? You be the judge.

Crime and No Punishment in Prohibition-Era New York

Author and Prohibition-era expert Michael Mayo finds the ghosts of mob bosses past in modern-day New York City.

Good Evening, Peepers, Prowlers, and Punks!

Get up close and personal with author James Ellroy–the demon dog of American crime fiction.

What Is Hard-Boiled Crime Fiction?

Mystery expert Otto Penzler breaks down how to know it when you read it.