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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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12 Best Edna Buchanan Books for Crime Aficionados

From gripping thrillers to riveting nonfiction, this Pulitzer Prize–winning author knows her crime.

13 Sharon Sala Books That Will Make Your Heart Race

Suspenseful and sweet, these romantic thrillers are the best of both worlds.

Merry Mischief: The 13 Best Christmas Mystery Books

There’s more to investigate than what’s under the tree.

13 Cold War Thriller Books for the Spy in All of Us

For your eyes only: a baker’s dozen of thrilling titles from the age of paranoia.

11 New Cozy Mysteries to Crack Open This Fall

Just in time for sweater weather—cozy up with these mysterious new reads!

This Haunting New Psychological Thriller Will Be Your Next Obsession

A curse plagues an isolated boarding school in Sara Faring’s The Tenth Girl.

A Killing Kindness: 13 Gritty Mysteries By Dagger Award-Winning Author Reginald Hill

Hill "raised the classical British mystery to new heights" with his thrilling crime tales. Here's a baker's dozen of his best.

Murder in the White House: 11 Gripping Margaret Truman Books

When it comes to crime stories set in Washington, D.C., this former First Daughter is unmatched.

The Eagle Has Landed: 13 Riveting Jack Higgins Books

The British author’s political thrillers will take you on a wild ride around the globe.

Splinter the Silence: 11 Gripping Val McDermid Books

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

The Man Who Smiled: 13 Thrilling Books by Swedish Author Henning Mankell

The "Dean of Scandinavian Noir" tackled violence and corruption head-on.

Murder Most Foul: 11 Beguiling Victorian Mysteries

Intrigue is afoot, and sinister figures lurk in the fog.

9 Mystery Books with Surprise Plot Twists

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

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.

12 Thrilling Mystery Novels with Badass Female Protagonists

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

7 Mystery Books for Fans of Andrea Camilleri

Rogue detectives, stunning Italian settings, and so much more.