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Best mystery & crime books 🕵️‍♂️

Curated by our reviewers this week

THURSDAY 23rd MARCH, 2023
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Mystery & Crime

An End to Etcetera

An unusual and thoughtful novel, with a beautifully done unreliable narrator, or two.

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Mystery & Crime

Psyched

An engaging suspense novel with an interesting cast of characters and compelling, descriptive writing.

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Unnatural Causes

Not all sleuths have to be teenagers or men with a toothpick as even women in retirement age can show the youngsters a thing or...

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Cozy Mysteries

Murder with a Twist: A Blake Sisters Travel Mystery--Book3

Make mine with lemon and a Murder With A Twist: A Blake Sisters Travel Mystery Book 3 by: Carter Fielding.

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Mystery & Crime

Blood Honey

I fell easily into this fantastic story revolving around Beasley Cherries and the mysterious blood honey in local bee hives. Lo...

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Mystery & Crime

No More Bad Days

Detectives Hall and Diaz investigate a grisly murder - and unravel the victim's past

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Mystery & Crime

Dead Man's Pose

A fun romp through the back alleys and posh streets of Sydney that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

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Murder in the Tea Leaves: A Blake Sisters Travel Mystery--B...

Sometimes, you just don't know people....-Murder in the Tea Leaves by Carter Fielding.

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Death in Paris

Make a yourself a perfect pot of tea and follow Màiri Maguire to Paris in this lighthearted murder mystery.

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Historical Mysteries

A Study in Steam

A great kick off to a new steampunk murder mystery series. Sign me up for the next semester at Grantabridge U with the Ladies o...

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Historical Mysteries

Sherlock Holmes and The Strange Death of Brigadier-General ...

This tightly crafted tale about Watson shows that war is a tool for the rich and powerful; less about glory than self-interest.

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Then Came the Thunder

Overall, it was a delightful read. If you are looking for a feel-good story, go for it. Highly recommended!

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Mystery & Crime

The Deadlier Sin

A gripping tale of a missing girl that leads hard-nosed PI Walter to unearth a sinister plot.

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Mystery & Crime

A Death Most Quiet

A modern day Sherlock Holmes style character shines in this page turning mystery

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Cozy Mysteries

Murder by Numbers

This start to a new cozy mystery series is fun, captivating, and well worth your time.

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Till Daph Do Us Part: Weddings. Funerals. Sleuthing.

This cozy mystery, set in Australia, is plotted perfectly, highlighting fun and quirky characters you'll grow to love from the ...

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Mystery & Crime

Stealing the Spanish Princess

Fast-paced, meticulous, erudite, a fantastic art crime thriller that keeps you engaged and enthralled.

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Cozy Mysteries

A Tale of Two Sisters

A Tale of Two Sisters is a light and fun paranormal mystery, and the journey to its resolution is both exciting and entertaining.

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Mystery & Crime

Weasel Words

A pair of ultra-charming thieves set off on a quirky heist to relieve an unpleasant family of their prize silver weasel. What's...

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Historical Mysteries

Lost, Stolen or Strayed: A Most Unreliable Memoir

Mother and son, the releasing of secrets, the concealment of others. A book filled with relatable, likeable characters and thei...

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Mystery & Crime

Detroit Wheels

An FBI Agent who doesn't stop until she can find the killer and save the next victim.

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Mystery & Crime

The Milan Contract

It is the perfect combination of intrigue and history written into one book.

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Mystery & Crime

The Dead Daughter

An exciting and gripping story that follows the death of a young woman...with her father being accused of the murder! Couldn’t ...

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Mystery & Crime

The Poser

The Poser is a modern whondunit with a Hollywood twist that will leave you guessing right until the end.

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Mystery & Crime

Shadow Soul

This action-packed military suspense/murder mystery has everything any thriller junkie needs for a fantastic literary fix.

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Hi, my name is Wymanette L. Castaneda. I’m a great fit to be a reviewer on Discovery because I love to read more than I love to breathe. Books are like magic carpets that transport you to whole other universes. As a reviewer, I can share this information with others.

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MJ Campbell

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An avid reader since Grade school, I think there is nothing better than losing yourself in a good book. I've also taken on the role of finding great books for my niece and nephew to read so I pre-read quite a few middle grade and YA novels to find great books to inspire their love of reading.

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Beginning with the iconic adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, mystery and crime books have flourished into a multifaceted and mega-popular genre of modern literature.

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