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919 past books matching Mystery
A gripping, high-octane thriller, Girl Zero is perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Jeffery Deaver.
Girl Zero
Mystery · Thriller · Noir
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They locked her away, but she survived. Now, Zero is hunting the men who took her sister. Deep in the underground world of human trafficking, she’s found a monster who may hold the key to finding Hope—if she can break him first. A gripping, high-octane thriller, Girl Zero is perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Jeffery Deaver.
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They sold her little sister. Now they’ll pay.
At seven years old, the girl known only as Zero was locked away in a dungeon, her childhood stolen by monsters. Nine years later, she escaped—and made sure her captors never hurt anyone again.
But Zero’s vengeance wasn’t enough. Somewhere out there, her little sister, Hope, is still missing. Now, deep in the underworld of drugs and human trafficking, Zero has found a man who "breaks" girls with hammer and nails. But this time, it’s different. He’s part of something bigger.
He may be the key to finding Hope. Zero just has to break him first.
A pulse-pounding thriller packed with relentless action, Girl Zero is perfect for fans of Jeffery Deaver, Karin Slaughter, and Dean Koontz.
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A missing investigator, a trail of murders, and a criminal empire built on something far darker than crime.
A Game of Ghosts
Mystery · Thriller
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A missing investigator, a trail of murders, and a criminal empire built on something far darker than crime. Charlie Parker is hired to find Jaycob Eklund, but his search leads him into a world where hauntings, horrors, and impossible bargains are real. A Game of Ghosts is a spine-chilling supernatural thriller from internationally bestselling author John Connolly.
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A missing investigator. A series of hauntings. A game where the innocent and guilty alike are pawns.
It’s the dead of winter when private detective Jaycob Eklund vanishes without a trace. Charlie Parker is tasked with finding him, but Eklund wasn’t just any investigator—he was obsessively tracking a string of homicides and disappearances, all tied to ghostly sightings and whispers of something far more sinister.
As Parker digs deeper, he’s pulled into a world where supernatural forces entwine with crime, where a monstrous figure known as Mother rules a decaying empire, and where men strike impossible bargains with angels. The deeper he goes, the more he realizes—this is no ordinary case.
A gripping blend of noir and the supernatural, A Game of Ghosts is an unforgettable thriller from internationally bestselling author John Connolly.
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A young man dies in a house fire, but Detective Elma soon discovers it was no accident.
Night Shadows
Mystery · Thriller
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A young man dies in a house fire, but Detective Elma soon discovers it was no accident. As she unravels a case filled with deception, a Dutch au pair finds herself in a seemingly perfect home with dark secrets. When past and present collide, Elma must race to uncover the truth—before she becomes the next target. A gripping Nordic Noir thriller.
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A house fire. A suspicious death. A case more sinister than anyone imagined.
When a young man dies in a mysterious fire in the small Icelandic town of Akranes, Detective Elma and her team soon uncover the truth—it was no accident. As they sift through multiple suspects and disturbing online searches, they realize they may be investigating not one murder, but two.
Months earlier, a Dutch au pair arrived in Iceland seeking a fresh start, only to find herself trapped in a family with dark secrets of their own. As the threads of both cases intertwine, Elma must navigate a deadly maze of lies, danger, and hidden pasts—before she becomes the next victim.
Winner of the CWA John Creasey Dagger, this chilling Nordic Noir thriller is perfect for fans of Ragnar Jónasson and Shari Lapena.
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An Oxford murder.
A Killing in November
Mystery
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An Oxford murder. A reluctant detective duo. A case that could destroy them both. A Killing in November (4.3 stars on Amazon, CWA Gold Dagger nominee) delivers a sharp, compelling mystery where privilege and justice collide. If you love Tana French and Mick Herron, this one’s for you. Read now before the truth disappears.
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Detective Inspector Ryan Wilkins has never fit in. Raised in a trailer park, he has little patience for privilege or the Oxford elites who protect their own. His partner, DI Ray Wilkins, is everything he’s not—polished, smooth-talking, and a Balliol College graduate. They don’t get along, but when a woman is found strangled in a prestigious college, they have no choice but to work together.
The case pulls them into a web of secrets involving a Syrian refugee, a priceless Koran, and a powerful Gulf ruler with blood on his hands. As tensions rise and disciplinary measures loom, the two detectives must unravel the truth before it’s buried forever.
Shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger, A Killing in November (4.3 stars on Amazon) is a razor-sharp Oxford mystery perfect for fans of Mick Herron and Tana French.
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Best for readers who like cozy mystery, clever amateur sleuths, retirement-village settings, and witty ensemble casts.
The Thursday Murder Club
Cozy Mystery · Mystery · Amateur Sleuths
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A New York Times bestseller called “Witty, endearing and greatly entertaining” by Wall Street Journal, The Thursday Murder Club follows four friends in a peaceful retirement village who meet weekly to discuss unsolved crimes before a local developer’s murder pulls them into their first live case, with a 4.3-star rating from more than 182,800 Amazon reviewers. Best for readers who like cozy mystery, clever amateur sleuths, retirement-village settings, and witty ensemble casts.
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Now a Netflix Film
The first installment in the beloved and New York Times bestselling series from Richard Osman, also author of We Solve Murders
Four septuagenarians with a few tricks up their sleeves
A female cop with her first big case
A brutal murder
Welcome to...
THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club.
When a local developer is found dead with a mysterious photograph left next to the body, the Thursday Murder Club suddenly find themselves in the middle of their first live case.
As the bodies begin to pile up, can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer, before it's too late?
“Witty, endearing and greatly entertaining.” —Wall Street Journal
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A mother’s rage.
The Whispers
Mystery · Thriller
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A mother’s rage. A terrible accident. A neighborhood full of secrets. The Whispers, from New York Times bestselling author Ashley Audrain, unspools the dark truths behind picture-perfect facades. Tense, chilling, and impossible to put down, this 4.2-star Amazon bestseller will keep you guessing until the final page. Read now—before the whispers turn to screams.
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A quiet suburban evening. A perfect backyard party. Then, a mother’s furious outburst shatters the facade. Hours later, her son falls from his bedroom window.
Now, as he lies in a hospital bed, his mother refuses to speak. Over three tense days, the women of Harlow Street are left with unsettling questions. What really happened that night? And what secrets are they all keeping?
With whispers swirling and tensions rising, envy, desire, and the unspoken fears of motherhood begin to unravel in chilling ways. The Whispers is a gripping, razor-sharp novel that lingers long after the final page—a must-read for fans of Big Little Lies and The Push.
What happens when the truths we bury come clawing to the surface?
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The Last Word is a gripping cozy mystery with 4.6 stars on Amazon—perfect for fans of small-town intrigue and bookish sleuths.
The Last Word
Cozy Mystery
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A bestselling author is dead, and Olivia Limoges is on the case. But as secrets unravel, one of her closest friends becomes the prime suspect. Can she solve the mystery before it’s too late? The Last Word is a gripping cozy mystery with 4.6 stars on Amazon—perfect for fans of small-town intrigue and bookish sleuths. Read now!
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Oyster Bay’s newest resident, bestselling author Nick Plumley, was supposed to be hard at work on his next novel—not dead in his rental home. When Olivia Limoges stumbles upon his strangled body, she knows this isn’t just another crime—it’s a story with dangerous twists.
As the Bayside Book Writers dig into Plumley’s past, secrets surface, and Olivia’s instincts tell her this murder is deeply personal. But when the investigation takes a shocking turn, one of her dearest friends becomes the prime suspect. Now, it’s not just about solving a murder—it’s about saving someone she loves.
With charm, wit, and suspense, The Last Word is a must-read cozy mystery perfect for fans of Ellery Adams, Lorna Barrett, and Kate Carlisle. Can Olivia uncover the truth before it’s too late?
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A love that defies time.
Wonderland
Mystery · Historical Mystery
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A love that defies time. A betrayal that could end it all. Neve is trapped in 1685, accused of witchcraft, and her only hope is Hugo—the man she loves across centuries. But can he save her before it’s too late? Wonderland is an unmissable timeslip novel with 4.5 stars on Amazon! Escape into history today.
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Neve never expected to find love three hundred years in the past, but the time slip at Everly Manor changed everything. Now, in 1685, she walks beside Lord Hugo Everly, determined to rewrite history and save a man from the gallows. But the past is dangerous, and one mistake could mean death.
When Neve is accused of witchcraft and thrown into a dark, filthy cell, Hugo is her only hope. But can he reach her before the flames are lit? As betrayals unfold and time runs out, Neve faces an agonizing question: If she survives, will she still have a future with Hugo?
A breathtaking historical timeslip novel, Wonderland is perfect for fans of Outlander and The Witch’s Daughter. Love can defy time—but can it escape fate?
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A murder with no leads.
When the Bough Breaks
Mystery
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A murder with no leads. A traumatized child. A psychologist in over his head. When the Bough Breaks (4.3 stars on Amazon) launches Jonathan Kellerman’s Alex Delaware series with gripping suspense. As Alex unlocks the truth buried in a child’s mind, he unearths a conspiracy with terrifying consequences. Some secrets should stay buried… but will he? Grab your copy now!
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A brutal murder. A child’s buried memory. A psychologist caught in a deadly game.
Dr. Morton Handler was no ordinary psychiatrist—his practice thrived on fraud, extortion, and manipulation. But someone finally made him pay, leaving behind a crime scene drenched in blood. The police have no leads, except for one possible witness: seven-year-old Melody Quinn.
Psychologist Dr. Alex Delaware is tasked with unlocking the horrors hidden in Melody’s mind. But the deeper he digs, the more disturbing the truth becomes. The case isn’t just about Melody—it’s linked to something much bigger, a forty-year-old conspiracy that could cost Alex everything.
As he inches closer to the truth, Alex realizes that the real target isn’t just Melody.
The killer is watching. And Alex might be next.
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Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Richard Osman!
A Fatal Obsession
Mystery
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Oxford, 1960. A sharp-minded coroner. An eager young officer. A murder no one wants to solve. A Fatal Obsession (4.4 stars on Amazon) is a brilliantly twisty crime novel where Trudy Loveday and Dr. Clement Ryder form an unlikely partnership to catch a killer. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Richard Osman! Grab your copy now!
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Oxford, 1960. A murder case no one wants to reopen. A detective no one takes seriously. And a coroner who sees what others miss.
Probationary WPC Trudy Loveday is eager to prove herself, but her superiors would rather keep her out of the way. When she’s assigned to assist Dr. Clement Ryder, an aging but sharp-minded coroner, on a cold case, it seems like a dead end—until another murder strikes.
As the rest of the police force chases blind leads, Trudy and Clement begin to suspect a chilling connection between past and present crimes. But can an underestimated young officer and a determined coroner outsmart a killer before they strike again?
Smart, twisty, and utterly gripping—A Fatal Obsession is a must-read for cozy mystery fans.
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A sharp fit for readers drawn to female detectives, serial-killer cases, old flames, family secrets, and psychological crime thrillers.
You Did This
Mystery · Thriller
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Called “A consistently exciting debut with complex characters” by Kirkus Reviews, Detective Claire Wolfe investigates murders that mirror her sister's death twelve years earlier, only to become the case's lead suspect, with a 4.4-star rating from more than 6,100 Amazon reviewers. A sharp fit for readers drawn to female detectives, serial-killer cases, old flames, family secrets, and psychological crime thrillers.
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Twelve years ago, Claire Wolfe’s little sister, Tina, was murdered on her fourteenth birthday—the same day Claire failed to walk her home. She’s never forgiven herself. Neither has their mother.
Now a homicide detective, Claire is haunted when a new wave of murders matches Tina’s case. The serial killer remains a mystery, outwitting FBI profilers and Claire’s old flame, Special Agent Robert Cline. But when the evidence takes a shocking turn, Claire finds herself the prime suspect.
Hunted by the system, doubting her own sanity, Claire must break every rule to stop the next killing. Because the deeper she digs, the more horrifying the truth becomes.
Is her sister truly dead… or has she been waiting to play one final, lethal game?
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A good pick for readers who like historical mysteries built around cold cases, institutional secrets, and investigations spanning decades.
The Girls Left Behind
Historical Fiction · Historical Mystery
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Days before retirement, Superintendent Jo Hamilton is pulled back into an unsolved 1970s case when a young woman’s bones are discovered, leading her to investigate a vanished teenager, a suspicious death, and secrets surrounding a troubled children’s home, with a 4.2-star average from more than 6,200 Goodreads ratings. A good pick for readers who like historical mysteries built around cold cases, institutional secrets, and investigations spanning decades.
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1985. Separated from her little sister at the children's home where they are taken as orphans, Holly Moore is a troubled teenager in need of love. When she meets a man who promises to take care of her, she hopes her luck has finally changed.
2015. The clock is ticking for Superintendent Jo Hamilton when the discovery of a young woman's remains takes her back to an unsolved case from the past. As a constable, Jo was often called out to deal with runaways from Morgate House, but when Holly Moore disappeared - after another female resident fell from the cliffs - Jo was convinced the home was hiding something. Now, with only days before her forced retirement, Jo decides to track down Holly's sister and re-open the case. But will the trail lead her disturbingly close to home?
A sister disappeared, a terrible wrong, and powerful people with something to hide . . . Discover the brand new emotional and thrilling novel from the bestselling author of The Girl in the Letter.
'A compelling but heartbreaking tale of cruelty, loss and betrayal' Woman's Weekly
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