Best Murder Mystery Books 2025: Top 6 Must-Reads
Explore the best books murder mystery list. These gripping tales promise plot twists that keep you guessing till the end.
Unlocking the thrilling world of the best books murder mystery, we explore the top six gripping tales that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Our focus? Mind-bending plots, unforgettable characters, and the mysterious twists that make sleep a distant memory. Join us as we unravel the masterfully penned enigmas that have captivated aficionados of suspense.
On this list:
6 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
We picked this book because Lisbeth Salander’s spicy personality is like adding hot sauce to our life. The plot’s twists kept us up at night.
5 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Nick and Amy made us question our own relationships. But mostly, we love how every chapter made us say ‘what on earth…’
4 The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler
Philip Marlowe’s dry wit is something we’d love to steal! It’s an oldie, but it’s gold – like finding twenty bucks in an old coat.
3 And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Reading this felt like playing a sinister game of Clue, except the stakes were much higher than winning a plastic trophy.
2 Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories by Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock’s brilliant deductions had us considering a career change to detective – right up until the part where we realized we’re not that smart.
1 The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
We crowned this as the best one due to its ability to shock and awe. The ending made our jaws drop, so much so that we needed time to pick them off the floor and reattach them. The characters were compelling, and the writing was sharp and fast-paced, keeping our attention like a cat watching a bird outside the window. Alicia Berenson’s story intrigued us with its mysterious silence, and the layers unraveled in such a way that it felt like peeling an onion—without the tears, thankfully.
