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Ready to be on the edge of your seat for the next plot twist? Get your mystery fix with these psychological thrillers, crime novels, procedurals, whodunits, and paranormal mystery books that are sure to keep you turning pages.

The Edge The Edge

David Baldacci, Zachary Webber (Read by)
Buy new from $75.36

The Closers The Closers

Michael Connelly, Len Cariou (Read by)
Buy new from $19.46

Toxic Prey Toxic Prey

John Sandford, Robert Petkoff (Read by)
Buy new from $39.97

J. D. Robb - In Death Series: Books 38-39: Concealed in Death, Festive in Death J. D. Robb - In Death Series:...

J D Robb, Susan Ericksen (Read by)
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Three More Jack Reacher Novellas: Too Much Time, Small Wars, Not a Drill and Bonus Jack Reacher Stories Three More Jack Reacher...

Lee Child, Dick Hill (Read by)
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Resurrection Walk Resurrection Walk

Michael Connelly, Peter Giles (Read by)
Buy new from $36.50

The Twist of a Knife CD The Twist of a Knife CD

Anthony Horowitz, Rory Kinnear (Read by)
Buy new from $25.42

Three Women Disappear Three Women Disappear

James Patterson, Shan Serafin
Buy new from $19.46

The Whole Enchilada The Whole Enchilada

Diane Mott Davidson, Barbara Rosenblat (Read by)
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Glass Houses Glass Houses

Louise Penny, Robert Bathurst (Read by)
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Old Time Radio Detectives Old Time Radio Detectives

Silhouette
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Death On The Nile Death On The Nile

Agatha Christie, Full Cast (Read by)
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Forgotten in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel Forgotten in Death: An Eve...

J D Robb, Susan Ericksen (Read by)
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The Recovery Agent The Recovery Agent

Janet Evanovich, Lorelei King (Read by)
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Lethal White Lethal White

Robert Glenister, Robert Galbraith
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Open and Shut Open and Shut

David Rosenfelt, Professor Grover Gardner (Read by)
Buy new from $71.40

One, Two, Buckle My Shoe One, Two, Buckle My Shoe

Agatha Christie, Sir Hugh Fraser (Read by)
Buy new from $53.51

The Complete Sherlock Holmes The Complete Sherlock Holmes

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Simon Vance (Read by)
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Ready to Die Ready to Die

Lisa Jackson, Natalie Ross (Read by)
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The Concrete Blonde The Concrete Blonde

Michael Connelly, Dick Hill (Read by)
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The Drop The Drop

Michael Connelly, Len Cariou (Read by)
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Nora Roberts CD Collection 4: River's End, Remember When, and Angels Fall Nora Roberts CD Collection 4:...

Nora Roberts, J D Robb
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Swamp Sweets Swamp Sweets

Jana DeLeon, Cassandra Campbell (Read by)
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The Monogram Murders The Monogram Murders

Sophie Hannah, Agatha Christie
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While there are many different types of mystery books, these ones are a great place to start:

Like most genres, there are niches within mystery books. Some of the most popular include:

  • Cozy mystery: These mysteries feature minimal to no violence or graphic content, and follow amateur sleuths solving crimes in quaint communities. Example: Murder in G Major, by Alexia Gordon.
  • Detective fiction: Revolves around a professional investigator, like a detective or police officer, solving crimes through investigation and deductive reasoning. Example: The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
  • True crime: These non-fiction narratives explore real-life crimes and investigations, and provide insight into the minds of the criminals and investigators alike. Example: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote.
  • Psychological thrillers: These mysteries dive deep into the human mind and often tell stories through unreliable narrators. They feature twists, turns, and intense suspense. Example: The Shining by Stephen King.

TIP: You can use the filters on the left sidebar to browse different sub-genres of the best mystery books.

If you're looking for a mystery novel that will have you flipping the pages eagerly to find out what happens, we recommend some of the top books of the genre, like:

Keep three things in mind when choosing the right mystery novels for your reading level:

  • 1. Complexity of language: Skim a few pages to make sure it matches your proficiency and preferences and doesn't use too many complex or obscure words
  • 2. Book length: Shorter mystery novels are typically more manageable for busy schedules or newcomers to the genre
  • 3. Thematic content: Opt for mystery novels that align with your comfort level regarding violence, suspense, and graphic language. Reading others' reviews can help, too.

Fortunately, Alibris provides tools to help you filter and search for the best mystery novels. When searching, check the left sidebar for ways to filter results by subject (fiction, romance, thrillers, etc.). If looking for a specific time period, look for the "Historical" heading, or you can search that year and mysteries in the search bar.

You can also filter results to easily find the best YA detective stories for younger readers and other subgenres, like murder mystery books.
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