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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7 Gripping John Marrs Books You Won't Want to Put Down

Twisted premises with chillingly relevant page-turning themes.

7 Alluring, Eerie, and Unpredictable B.A. Paris Books

Domestic thrillers to keep you guessing until the last page.

7 Mystery & Thriller Books to Read for Pisces Season

The bleeding-hearts of the zodiac will take to these mysteries like a fish to water.

8 Gritty Thriller Books About Vigilantes

Sometimes justice is best served with a personal touch.

7 Mystery & Thriller Books to Read for Aquarius Season

Original, risky cases for the brainy humanitarians of the zodiac.

Addictive New Mystery and Thriller Books February 2025

Beat the cold with these books that bring the heat.

Killer Vacations: 7 Mystery Books About Travel

Don't let the culprits get away on these getaways.

7 Mystery & Thriller Books to Read for Capricorn Season

These complex cases will provide a challenge for the sign that has a plan for everything.

Propulsive New Mystery and Thriller Books in January 2025

Beat the January chill with these sizzling new reads.

2024's Best-Loved Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Bestsellers

The Murder & Mayhem community has spoken—these were your favorite books of 2024. 

Chilling New Mystery and Thriller Books Coming December 2024

These propulsive reads are the best gifts of all this holiday season. 

17 Gripping Native American Mysteries and Thrillers to Add to Your TBR List

Native American Heritage Month is an excellent time to begin a life-long love affair with Indigenous mystery and thriller books.