2024’s Best Mystery Fiction Books: Top 9 Reviewed
Crack open a world of suspense and intrigue as we explore the best mystery fiction books that keep readers on the edge of their seats. When picking books for our list, we focused on spine-chilling plots, unforgettable characters, and twisty turns that keep you guessing until the last page. From modern tales to classic whodunits, these stories promise sleepless nights and endless page-turning as we unearth the crown jewels of mystery fiction. Ready your magnifying glass and join us on this investigative journey!
On this list:
9 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
We love a good mystery with a kick-ass heroine! Lisbeth Salander solves puzzles like we eat pancakes.
8 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Flynn creates a thriller with twists that make roller coasters look tame. Relationships are scarier after reading this.
7 Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
We picked this book for its thrilling blend of art, history, and mythology, similar to The Da Vinci Code, but with a fresh storyline.
6 In the Woods by Tana French
French’s novel keeps us guessing. We try to solve it, but mostly we’re just lost in the woods.
5 Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
A mystery where brunches are dangerous and secrets are plentiful. Moriarty makes suburbia scandalous.
4 The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith
Galbraith gives us a detective with charm! Cormoran Strike is our hero with a hoard of mystery.
3 The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
A thriller that examines silence is golden. This book talks to us even when the protagonist doesn’t.
2 The Secret History by Donna Tartt
College life with a dark twist. Tartt reveals that academia can be as deadly as it is educational.
