14 Best Murder Mystery Books of 2024: Top Picks
Looking for the perfect list of top murder mystery books to keep you on the edge of your seat? We’ve got you covered! We focus on gripping plots, well-developed characters, and those pesky twists you never see coming. These books will keep you guessing till the very end. Whether you’re new to the genre or a seasoned sleuth, this list is just what you need.
On this list:
14 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
A punk hacker and a disgraced journalist team up to solve a decades-old disappearance.
13 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
A twisted tale of a husband and wife that keeps you guessing till the end. Unreliable narrators and plot twists galore!
12 Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Schoolyard scandals and dark secrets, this book combines humor and heart with mystery.
11 The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
A woman who stops speaking after a crime she committed. Is she innocent or guilty?
10 In the Woods by Tana French
A detective with a shady past investigating a case eerily similar to his own unsolved mystery.
9 Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
A dark tale of murder and unreliable memories. The protagonist returns to her roots to face the demons of her past.
8 Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
A classic! Hercule Poirot solves a murder on a train with flair and finesse.
7 The Secret History by Donna Tartt
This book is a great choice for fans of intricate plots and dark academia. The story is about a group of elite college students who get involved in a murder. It’s suspenseful, thrilling, and full of twists like The Da Vinci Code.
6 The Reversal by Michael Connelly
A defense attorney switches sides to prosecute a high-profile case, unraveling hidden secrets along the way.
5 The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn
An agoraphobic woman witnesses a crime from her window, but no one believes her. Or is she seeing things?
4 The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware
A struggling woman receives a letter about an inheritance. Only problem? It’s not for her.
3 The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
Groundhog Day meets Agatha Christie. Solve the murder by reliving the day through seven different eyes.
2 The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
A couple with a seemingly perfect life finds themselves entangled in a web of lies and deceit after a shocking incident.
1 And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
This is our top pick of murder mystery books! A brilliant closed-room mystery where ten strangers are invited to an island and picked off one by one. The suspense and clever plot twists keep you hooked until the very end. It’s a classic for a reason. With each character’s secrets and motives slowly revealed, you’ll be guessing—but probably guessing wrong—until the final shocking revelation. Agatha Christie’s genius is on full display here. You’ll be kept on the edge of your seat, and it’s a perfect introduction for new readers to the genre or for seasoned mystery lovers.
