The 15 Best Mystery Books to Read Right Now

Looking for the best mystery books? We rounded up 15 essential mystery books worth your time — with a quick take on each and where to dive in. Tap any title for the full guide.

1. Mördare utan ansikte

Mördare utan ansikte by Henning Mankell — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

2. Night Film

Night Film by Marisha Pessl — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

3. L'affaire Lerouge

L'affaire Lerouge by Émile Gaboriau — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

4. Third Girl

Third Girl by Agatha Christie — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

5. Fifty Candles

Fifty Candles by Earl Derr Biggers — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

6. Partners in Crime

Partners in Crime by Agatha Christie — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

7. The Franchise Affair (Inspector Alan Grant #3)

The Franchise Affair (Inspector Alan Grant #3) by Josephine Tey — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

8. Death in a White Tie

Death in a White Tie by Ngaio Marsh — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

9. 4

4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

10. The Maze of Bones Graphic Novel

The Maze of Bones Graphic Novel by Rick Riordan — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

11. Elephants Can Remember

Elephants Can Remember by Agatha Christie — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

12. The Man in the Brown Suit

The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

13. Sweet danger

Sweet danger by Margery Allingham — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

14. Mystic river

Mystic river by Dennis Lehane — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

15. A Murder Is Announced

A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

This list is curated from Pop Culture Files guides and refreshed regularly.