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. The Mysterious Affair at Styles

The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

2. Whose Body?

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

3. The Summons

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

4. Fledgling

Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

5. The Big Four

The Big Four by Agatha Christie, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

6. My Lady's Money

My Lady's Money by Wilkie Collins, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

7. The Crime at Black Dudley (Albert Campion #1)

The Crime at Black Dudley (Albert Campion #1) by Margery Allingham, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

8. N or M?

N or M? by Agatha Christie, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

9. Elephants Can Remember

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

10. Drop Shot

Drop Shot by Harlan Coben, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

11. The Guilty River

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

12. The Vivero Letter

The Vivero Letter by Desmond Bagley: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

13. Lair of Dreams

Lair of Dreams by Libba Bray, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

14. City Spies

City Spies by James Ponti: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

15. The Tiger in the Smoke

The Tiger in the Smoke by Margery Allingham, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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