Best 15 Top Mystery Novels Reviewed in 2024
Unlock the secrets and adventures in our list of top mystery novels. We focus on gripping plots, unforgettable characters, and mind-bending twists. These book’s will keep you on the edge of your seat, unraveling mysteries and wondering who or what lurks behind each corner. Our selection is here to thrill, entertain, and maybe even baffle you as you turn the pages of these suspenseful gems.
On this list:
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
- Gone Girl
- The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
- Big Little Lies
- In the Woods
- The Silent Patient
- The Woman in White
- Sharp Objects
- The Hound of the Baskervilles
- The Secret History
- The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
- One of Us Is Lying
- The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
- The Moonstone
- And Then There Were None
15 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
We picked this for its thrilling mix of family saga and murder mystery. It’s like a rollercoaster ride with a dash of Swedish flair!
14 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
This twisted tale of a marriage gone wrong kept us guessing to the very end. Just when you think you’ve got it, BAM, you’re wrong.
13 The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
We chose this book because it’s an engaging mystery that blends a unique time-travel twist with the classic detective story format. Unlike ‘The Da Vinci Code,’ you will experience multiple perspectives as the protagonist relives the same day in different bodies, solving a captivating puzzle.
12 Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Drama, secrets, and a murder—this book has it all! It’s like the ‘Real Housewives’ with a whodunit twist.
11 In the Woods by Tana French
A detective with a mysterious past tackles an even more mysterious case. It’s double the mystery, double the fun!
10 The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
A psychological thriller with a killer twist. You’ll be pondering it long after you turn the last page.
9 The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
A classic that lays the groundwork for many mystery novels today. Plenty of twists to keep your detective mind busy!
8 Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
A small-town mystery that packs a big punch. Perfect for those who enjoy dark and gritty narratives.
7 The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes at his best! This tale of a ghostly hound will satisfy your craving for classic mystery.
6 The Secret History by Donna Tartt
A dark tale of a group of college students who push boundaries. It’s a grown-up ‘Scooby-Doo’ mystery with serious twists.
5 The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie surprises again with this one. It’s gripping, inventive, and it left us speechless.
4 One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
It’s ‘The Breakfast Club’ meets murder mystery. The twists make it a page-turner you can’t put down.
3 The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
This delightful book offers a humorous and heartwarming twist on mystery novels, set in beautiful Botswana.
2 The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins
Another classic from Collins, often regarded as the first detective novel. Intrigue and suspense are on every page.
1 And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
This is top mystery novels royalty! Christie’s brilliant plot of ten strangers on an island keeps you guessing till the end. The tension! The suspense! We couldn’t stop talking about who did it. It’s epic! With every twist, we were left scratching our heads. The setting adds to the creepiness factor, and you’ll walk away thinking of the ending long after you put it down. This is why it’s the top of our list!
