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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.

Kristin McFarland

Tabletop Gaming Takes A Bloody Turn in Kristin McFarland’s No Saving Throw

Read an excerpt from Kristin McFarland’s much-anticipated nerdy murder mystery novel.

By Xavier Piedra

Historical Mystery Books

Spanning Decades: 10 Historical Mystery Books

Go on a wild journey through time and crime.

By Olivia Mason

Crime Fiction

The Raymond Chandler Papers: Examining the Life of the Iconic Crime Fiction Writer

Get to know the man behind Philip Marlowe and the hardboiled novel.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Mystery

The Legend of Burro Joe

Was Burro Joe a brilliant scientist or a man on the run after murdering his wife? J. Michael Orenduff recalls his encounter with the mysterious recluse.

By J. Michael Orenduff

Psychological Thrillers

When a Young Girl Goes Missing, A Father Questions If His Son is Guilty of a Terrible Crime

Teenager Keith Moore was the last person to see Amy Giordano before she went missing in this Edgar Award-nominated thriller from Thomas H. Cook.

By Sarah Mangiola

Spy Thriller

Unravel the Mystery in This Cold War Spy Thriller

When two Norwegian operatives are murdered in the Soviet wilderness, those closest to them must discover what went wrong.

By Sarah Mangiola

Agatha Christie

9 Books for Fans of Murder on the Orient Express

Murder and mayhem, straight ahead!

By Olivia Mason

Forgotten Masterpieces

10 Forgotten Mystery Masterpieces

These lost tales of deadly plots, locked rooms, and serial killers on the loose deserve a top spot on your must-read list.

By Otto Penzler

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