Best Mysteries and Thrillers of 2025

by Mary Dixie Carter

Not to be missed, and definitely not to be imitated. Full review >

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by S.A. Cosby

Another strong outing by a modern noir master. Full review >

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by Rachel Howzell Hall

This captivating blend of angst, mystery, and page-turning suspense delivers a top-notch reading experience. Full review >

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by Mick Herron

The best news of all: The climax leaves the door open to further reports from the hilariously misnamed British Intelligence. Full review >

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by Uzma Jalaluddin

Who could resist “Jack Reacher in a dupatta”? Full review >

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by Laura Lippman

Another gem from Lippman, with a heroine who elevates being ordinary to an art form. Full review >

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by Yasuhiko Nishizawa ; translated by Jesse Kirkwood

A fresh and clever whodunit with an engaging twist. Full review >

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by Mike Ripley

Ripley’s best book: a wickedly funny sendup of the clichés behind all those classic mysteries and their successors. Full review >

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by Brendan Slocumb

A virtuosic thriller. Full review >

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by Tim Sullivan

A multifaceted murder puzzle anchored by a compelling pair of sleuths. Full review >

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by Sherry Thomas

Thomas’ virtuosity shows in this fast-paced and intricate yet emotionally moving mystery. Full review >

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