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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No Investigation Necessary: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Conan Doyle has been bringing this Sherlock home since 1887. 

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the Mystery of the Mary Celeste

The haunting story of an abandoned ghost shop ship and its permanent impression on the esteemed author. 

The Real-Life Figures Who Inspired Conan Doyle’s Characters

Meet the real people behind some of the most iconic characters from the Sherlock Holmes books.

9 Novels that Re-Imagine Sherlock Holmes

This legendary sleuth has had his story continued, modernized, and transformed.

A World of Sherlocks

Detectives around the globe have been inspired by the English supersleuth.

Netflix’s The Irregulars Revamps the World of Sherlock Holmes

A new generation of Sherlock fans is about to have a new favorite show. 

The Gentleman Thief Who Resurrected Sherlock Holmes

E.W. Hornung, author and creator of Raffles the Amateur Cracksman, died 100 years ago this year.

Happy Birthday Sherlock Holmes!

Here's to another year of the mystery-solving sleuth.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

See where the world's most famous detective got his start ... and almost met his untimely end.

10 Thrilling Sherlock Holmes Books

Dive into the greatest cases of literature’s most beloved detective.

12 Books for Sherlock Holmes Fans

It’s elementary, our dear readers ...