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. Los mares del Sur

Los mares del Sur by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

2. An African Millionaire

An African Millionaire by Grant Allen, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

3. Taken at the Flood

Taken at the Flood by Agatha Christie, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

4. The witness for the defence

The witness for the defence by A. E. W. Mason, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

5. L'affaire Lerouge

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

6. 61 hours

61 hours by Lee Child, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

7. The cask

The cask by Freeman Wills Crofts, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

8. The Summons

The Summons by John Grisham, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

9. High Citadel

High Citadel by Desmond Bagley: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

10. 4

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

11. Crooked House

Crooked House by Agatha Christie, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

12. Third Girl

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

13. The Dead Alive

The Dead Alive by Wilkie Collins, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

14. They Came to Baghdad

They Came to Baghdad by Agatha Christie, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

15. Whose Body?

Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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