Best Murder Mystery Books Top 10 of 2024: 9 Reviewed
We’re about to unravel the mystery of choosing the 9 best books from the ‘murder mystery books top 10’. When picking the books, we focus on twisting plots, unforgettable characters, and those ‘aha!’ moments that make us laugh at our own detective skills. While no specific book gets mentioned yet, get ready for tales of captivating sleuths and intriguing mysteries that keep us on edge page after page.
On this list:
9 The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
Meet Flavia de Luce, a young sleuth with a knack for mystery-solving and chemistry. Her adventures are thrilling and often hilarious.
8 The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Set in Botswana, this engaging, gentle mystery series pulls us into the vibrant life of Precious Ramotswe, the country’s first lady private detective.
7 Still Life by Louise Penny
Louise Penny crafts a gripping small-town murder mystery with Chief Inspector Armand Gamache as the endearing lead character.
6 The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
A group of retirees-turned-sleuths is on the case in this witty whodunit. The quirky characters make for a delightful read.
5 A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
No mystery list is complete without Sherlock Holmes. This book introduces Holmes and the legendary Dr. Watson.
4 And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
This iconic tale of ten strangers stranded on an island is as suspenseful today as it was when first penned.
3 Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Secrets and lies unravel in this mystery set in Sydney. The plot twists will keep you guessing until the very end.
2 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
This Scandinavian crime novel introduces readers to Lisbeth Salander, a hacker with a knack for solving cold case mysteries.
