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.
Enjoy these new takes on the classic style.
This one’s for all the armchair detectives out there.
By Orrin Grey
The crime novelist tackles prejudice and other injustices in his bestselling mysteries.
The Sunshine State has a dark side...
Get into the thick of it with these Scottish crime fiction masters, from Ian Rankin to Val McDermid.
Journey into Gotham's dark side.
The chilly locales in these thrillers are perfect for some stone-cold crime.
By Sara Barry
Nesbø's mastery of Nordic noir will leave you with chills.
By Dave Adams
Dream of Manderley once again.
Decades later, the hard-boiled detective tale still thrills with its twisted plot and charming sleuths racing through boozy, 1930s New York City.
Get ready to expand your reading list.
The former Pinkerton had an ear for dialogue and an eye for intrigue.
By Orrin Grey
These books will satisfy science fiction and noir enthusiasts alike.
John Dickson Carr believes the short story is the natural format for a detective story. Mystery expert Otto Penzler agrees–and names a few of his favorites.
By Otto Penzler
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