Mystery & Thriller
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.
Jessica Ward dreams up a twisty new boarding school mystery
The bestselling author makes her YA debut with "The St. Ambrose School for Girls," a clever whodunnit that came to her in her sleep.
S.A. Cosby fits a huge plot into a small Southern town in “All the Sinners Bleed”
The award-winning mystery writer takes us into his world—why everybody in his hometown wants to be in his books, how he processed early rejection, and why Adam Lazzarre-White is the perfect narrator for him.
Thrills and chills for rising temps
The forecast is looking pretty good. Make it better with these unseasonably cool, twisty listens.
The best audiobook series of all time by genre
From fiction to fantasy, these are some of our favorite audiobook series of all time in major genres.