2025’s 10 Best Books Murder Mystery Reviews

Exploring the best books murder mystery, we uncover thrilling tales with gripping plots, like Agatha Christie's and Sherlock Holmes' adventures.

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We all know that a good murder mystery can keep us on the edge of our seats, and we’ve created a list of the best books murder mystery enthusiasts will love. We picked stories with gripping plots, unexpected twists, and characters you can’t forget. Our list includes classics and modern favorites, ensuring there’s something for everyone who loves unraveling mysteries.

On this list:

10 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

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  • Genre: Crime, Mystery
  • Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2005
  • Pages: 672

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We love a good Swedish mystery. This one’s got a chomping pace and a hacker with serious bite.

9 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

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  • Genre: Thriller, Mystery
  • Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2012
  • Pages: 422

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This book got us all questioning our spouses. It’s gripping and keeps you on edge.

8 Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

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  • Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2014
  • Pages: 460

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Mixing murder with suburban drama is pure genius. We couldn’t stop turning the pages.

7 The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

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  • Genre: Thriller, Mystery
  • Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2019
  • Pages: 336

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A psychological twist that had our heads spinning. Perfect for those who love unexpected turns.

6 The Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

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  • Genre: Crime, Mystery
  • Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 1934
  • Pages: 265

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Classics are classics for a reason. Poirot’s brain is both entertaining and envy-inducing.

5 Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

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  • Genre: Thriller, Mystery
  • Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2006
  • Pages: 272

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Another Flynn gem that had us glued to our chairs and fearing small towns.

4 In the Woods by Tana French

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  • Genre: Crime, Thriller, Mystery
  • Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2007
  • Pages: 429

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A haunting story that mixes mystery with deep psychological insights. You won’t see the ending coming.

3 The Reversal by Michael Connelly

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  • Genre: Legal Thriller, Mystery
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2010
  • Pages: 416

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We picked ‘The Reversal’ because it keeps readers on the edge with its thrilling court drama and an unexpected twist. It’s available on Amazon and offers a captivating balance of legal thriller and murder mystery.

2 The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith

  • Genre: Mystery, Crime
  • Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2013
  • Pages: 464

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A traditional detective mystery with a modern twist. We love Cormoran Strike’s style.

1 The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle

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  • Genre: Crime, Mystery
  • Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 1902
  • Pages: 256

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The best of the best. Holmes and Watson never disappoint. Their adventure on the moor is thrilling.

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Steve Peterson

Hi there! I'm Steve Peterson, a passionate reading enthusiast who loves nothing more than getting lost in a good book. My love for literature spans across genres, from thrilling mysteries and gripping fantasy to thought-provoking non-fiction.

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