Best of the Year: Mysteries and Thrillers
Twists, turns, and the darker side of storytelling.
Mystery & Thriller
Meet Professor James Moriarty, detective fiction's foundational mastermind
Catch up on the history of James Moriarty before diving into his latest adventure in "Moriarty: The Silent Order."
The many reinventions of Sherlock Holmes
Whether you're searching for a young adult retelling or classic mystery with a sci-fi edge, these listens breathe new life into literature's greatest detective.
Editors Select: October 2023
11 editors, 11 new listens—from fiction to memoirs to thrillers, check out our most anticipated listens of the month.
"The List" is about the all-too-real perils of living our lives online
Debut novelist Yomi Adegoke leaned into thriller vibes to craft her chilling tale about the repercussions of anonymous accusations on the internet.
The Sherlock Holmes universe, explained
The world’s most famous detective almost didn’t survive the 19th century! Thanks to fans, Sherlock Holmes inspired a rich universe of retellings and spin-offs. Start here to understand the Sherlock Holmes canon and fandom.
C.J. Washington debunks the typical killer-for-hire trope in "Imperfect Lives"
A contract killer’s deathbed confession thrusts two strangers into turmoil in this gripping new novel.
It's no mystery—these are the best Agatha Christie adaptations of all time
This fall, as another classic whodunit from the Queen of Crime hits theaters, get cozy with these gripping movies, TV series, and radio plays—and the original mystery novels that inspired them.
Mystery and thriller listens by Black authors
Check out these pulse-pounding listens from acclaimed Black authors in mysteries, thrillers, and horror.
Editors Select: September 2023
Fifteen editors, fifteen new listens—from fiction to memoirs to thrillers, check out our most anticipated listens of the month.
"The Secret History" was always about the aesthetics
Donna Tartt’s debut novel caused a sensation upon release in 1992, then did it again for a new generation obsessed with its dark, spellbinding world.
Editors Select: August 2023
Eleven editors, eleven new listens—from fiction to memoirs to thrillers, check out our most anticipated listens of the month.