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Sneaking sleuths, cozy crime stories, globe-trotting thrillers and sharp tales of deception: these are the mysteries that will keep you guessing. With charming Richard Osman whodunits, killer domestic dramas from Freida McFadden, classic David Baldacci crime procedurals and much more, all you have to do is follow the clues for a great read.
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Enter a thrilling world of suspense with our wide selection of mystery books and thrillers. From gripping crime fiction that propels readers through a host of suspects and clues in pursuit of a killer to cozy mysteries and lower-stakes whodunits with humorous elements but no less investigative intrigue, find your next thrilling mystery read here. Explore the most popular thriller books and more at Barnes & Noble.
Detective novels have introduced the world to quirky and complex characters like Inspector Gamache, Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes as they investigate a crime or a slew of connected crimes. Police procedurals are rich in the actual policework involved and build out a play-by-play of what officers do (even the deskwork) in search of their culprits.
Discover countless mystery classics like Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None and twisty psychological thrillers like Brain Damage by Freida McFadden. There’s a wide selection of great mystery and thriller books for adults to enjoy.
Shop action-packed thriller series featuring heroes like Jack Reacher, Alex Cross and Harry Bosch, along with high-stakes conspiracy thrillers starring Dan Brown’s Robert Langdon. Whether you’re looking for the best mystery and thriller books of 2026, timeless crime classics, new releases or James Patterson’s latest bestseller, we’ve got you covered.
Some of the Best Mystery & Thriller Books to Read in 2026
- The French Illusion by John Grisham
- Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by Lucy Foley, Agatha Christie
- The Dying Light by Ann Cleeves
- The Witch by Freida McFadden
- Mad Mabel: A Novel by Sally Hepworth
- We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman
- The Midnight Guests by Alex Hay
- Big Little Truths by Liane Moriarty
- All In by David Baldacci
- The Family Cross by James Patterson
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