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.
Murder & Mayhem's community has great taste—these were our most beloved books in 2023.
Hundreds of classic mysteries for timeless intrigue.
Can you ever really know who you’re married to?
Books to keep you warm all winter long.
Stealing kisses while solving crimes.
Sometimes all you can do is laugh.
Books to spark conversations with other avid mystery readers.
By Jena Brown
These modern Gothic mystery books combine suspense with the macabre.
By Orrin Grey
Read these, if you can’t get enough of this quirky amateur sleuth trio!
You won’t recollect your alien abduction, but you’ll remember these stories.
“If you're out on the road”…and there's a mystery to solve.
These modern detective novels capture the spirit of classic mysteries.
Steal some time for yourself as the holiday season begins.
By Lisa Quigley
Reimagining timeless tales with a touch of murder mystery.
Can you solve this gripping mystery before you reach the last page?
Get your clues with a side helping of dread.
A stable full of intriguing whodunnits.
Meet your next favorite mystery or thriller for this scary season!
Jaime Jo Wright's newest novel elegantly intertwines two chilling mysteries decades apart.