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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9 Mystery Books with Surprise Plot Twists

Even if you’re always one step ahead ... these books will still catch you off guard!

17 Beach Reads That'll Give You Chills on a Hot Day

Explore the dark side while you're lying in the sun.

13 Mystery and Thriller Books That Inspired Films

These mysteries and thrillers are sure to get your heart racing—whether they're on the page or the screen.

Who Is Carolyn Keene? Meet Mildred Wirt Benson, the Original Author Behind Nancy Drew

Multiple ghostwriters penned cases about the iconic sleuth, but one author stands out from the crowd.

12 Thrilling Mystery Novels with Badass Female Protagonists

These heroines won't let up until the case is closed.

11 Mystery and Thriller Books to Dive into This Summer

These riveting reads belong at the top of your summer TBR list.

Delve into the Mystery of Nancy Drew’s Legacy with Girl Sleuth 

This book dives into the true story behind every girl’s favorite detective.

Nero Wolfe’s Legacy Continues in Death of an Art Collector

Death, art, and orchids? Detective Nero Wolfe returns in the latest series installment.

7 Thriller Books About Mysterious Disappearances 

Chilling tales of kidnappings, strange vanishings, and more. 

10 Thrilling Books for Fans of Three Seconds

These chilling reads are sure to get your heart racing.

10 Chilling Mystery & Thriller Audiobooks

Hair-raising reads that will make you question every creak. 

8 Pulse-Racing Mysteries by Ruth Rendell

The three-time Edgar Award winner introduced psychological thrills to the mystery genre.

A Chilling Book Comes to Life in This Gothic Mystery by Elly Griffiths 

When a high school English teacher is haunted by her own subject matter in real life, who can she trust? 

12 Books for Sherlock Holmes Fans

It’s elementary, our dear readers ...

America's Agatha Christie: 10 Whodunits by Mary Roberts Rinehart

The pioneering novelist gave us murderous butlers, a new school of mystery, and an early version of Batman.