For me, these 10 crime novels were the pinnacle of pleasure reading this year. Let’s start with the series sleuths. It’s always a treat to revisit the 1940s-era exploits of Lillian Pentecost, ...

It was a standout year for the mystery and thriller genre. From returning bestselling authors to well-reviewed debut writers, ...

Looking for a holiday mystery book to tuck into your stocking this year? From Ally Carter's 'The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year' to 'The Winter Visitor' by B.P. Walter, these 11 festive mysteries ...

The latest ‘Knives Out' film is now playing in select theaters. Here are the five mystery books that clearly inspired ...

My ever-growing tower of crime novels is proof of the reader’s lament: “So many books, so little time.” This spring’s TBR list includes headline grabbers like former FBI Director James Comey’s “FDR ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. I don't know about you, but I like to think of myself as an amateur detective of sorts. I mean, once ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a researcher focusing on how the media we consume shapes us. People have been captivated by mystery novels for almost two ...

A street in Whitechapel: the last crime of Jack the Ripper, from "Le Petit Parisien," 1891. Jack the Ripper is the subject of one of the top true crime books of all time. True crime can run the gamut ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara ...