This year was a boon for whodunit readers, with great books by Donna Leon, Richard Osman, Louise Penny and more.

In Francis Spufford’s new novel, “Cahokia Jazz,” a detective must solve the mystery of a staged killing before its repercussions destroy his city’s social and political order. An F.

Mystery Lovers Bookshop in Oakmont, Pennsylvania carries all kinds of genres, but it really loves books with a good plot ...

In Francis Spufford’s new novel, “Cahokia Jazz,” a detective must solve the mystery of a staged killing before its repercussions destroy his city’s social and political order. An F.

What are the best books by Harlan Coben, you ask? According to Goodreads ratings, the top ones are his standalone thrillers.

Foodie mystery novel Butter named Waterstones Book Of The Year - The novel focuses is about a Tokyo female journalist who ...

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The staff from the Denver bookstore recommends a whimsical, animal-centric tale, a Denver-based mystery and a kids' primer on grief.

Mystery novels have been popular for more than 200 years, and it is really no mystery to see why. One way to hook a reader is to introduce a bombshell event early on and lay ...