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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007 USA: The Matt Helm Novels of Donald Hamilton

Real world, gritty—and absolutely addictive.

19 of the Best Spy Novels for Espionage Lovers

CIA, FBI, MI5: Pick your poison with these thrilling spy novels.

[CLOSED] Enter for a Chance to Win All 8 Novels in the Slough House Series

The Slough House novels inspired Slow Horses, the Apple Original Series from Apple TV+!

Books to Read While You Wait for No Time to Die

International espionage that shakes (but doesn't stir) things up.

14 Thrilling Reads for Fans of Daniel Silva

Gripping tales of international intrigue await. 

13 Riveting Reads for Mystery Fans and History Buffs Alike

Buckle up: you’re about to take a thrilling ride into the past.

Friends and Traitors: 12 Thrilling John Lawton Books That Will Make Your Pulse Race

From Blitz-stricken London to Cold War-era Berlin, our love of Lawton's thrilling narratives is no mystery.

8 Eric Van Lustbader Books That Will Delight Any Conspiracy Theorist

Dive into thrilling espionage tales filled with lies, conspiracies, and pulse-pounding action.

7 Spy Novels for Fans of Ian Fleming

Looking for Bond-worthy espionage? Consider your mission accomplished.

An Iconic CIA Operative Returns in Condor: The Short Takes

James Grady, master of the espionage thriller, revisits his famous operative in this brand new collection.

11 Riveting Books for Fans of Mission: Impossible

Your mission, should you choose to accept it ...

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. 

8 Spies Who Wrote About Spies

These famous authors didn’t just write spy stories—they lived it.