Mystery & Thriller bestsellers

Beautiful Ugly

A Novel

By: Alice Feeney
Narrated by: Richard Armitage & Tuppence Middleton
Length: 9 hours 23 minutes

“You go on a journey with the main character and start to question your own realty within the book, wondering what you missed or where things took a turn, but then it all makes sense and the twist at the end was one I didn’t see coming. Read more

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls

By: Grady Hendrix
Narrated by: Leslie Howard, Hillary Huber & Sara Morsey
Length: 16 hours 18 minutes

“This Grady Hendrix horror lite novel was a hit for me! It felt like yellowjackets but they’re ALL pregnant and they’re pissed. It felt new though, I thought the relationships between the girls were really especially good! This also feels timely and I didn’t have it on my bingo card for Hendrix to nail the misery of pregnancy and absurdity of... Read more

We Solve Murders

A Novel

By: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Nicola Walker
Length: 10 hours 31 minutes

“Osman does it again! Loved this fast paced witty novel. A trip around the globe with engaging characters, found family, and always the threat of death. So good!!!! Read more

Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone

A Novel

The Ernest Cunningham Mysteries: Book #1

By: Benjamin Stevenson
Narrated by: Barton Welch
Length: 9 hours 30 minutes

“Smartly written by Benjamin Stevenson and enjoyably narrated by Barton Welch. I found my eyes darting left and right with eagerness to know what would happen next, guessing right and guessing wrong, even chuckling at times. Such a fun 'whodunit' listen! Read more

The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick

A Novel

By: Ariel Lawhon
Narrated by: Jane Oppenheimer & Ariel Lawhon
Length: 15 hours 5 minutes

“The Frozen River was one of the best historical fiction novels I have read in a while. The audio was fantastic. Based on the diary of a real midwife in the late 1700’s it tells the story of Martha Ballard and her husband Ephraim, their family, and the small town in Maine they live in. The emphasis of the novel was on the laws of the time and how... Read more

Listen for the Lie

A Novel

By: Amy Tintera
Narrated by: January LaVoy & Will Damron
Length: 9 hours 17 minutes

“A twisty thriller with an unreliable narrator who conveniently can't remember whether she's the one who murdered her best friend five years ago. You might think you've read this before - but not like this. The characters really make this story, with Lucy's snark and dry wit making me laugh out loud multiple times (and her grandma is the best).... Read more

The Three Lives of Cate Kay

Reese's Book Club: A Novel

By: Kate Fagan
Narrated by: Marin Ireland, Tessa Albertson, Genevieve Kingston, Imani Jade Powers, Corey Brill, Kevin R. Free, Daniel Henning, Hillary Huber, Helen Laser, Fred Sanders, Jackie Sanders & Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 9 hours 52 minutes

“Fantastic group of vibrant narrators who help you keep the well developed characters straight, (you might want to take notes), because that is part of the mystery of Cate Kay. This is an unbelievable debut about the lengths some will go to to achieve their goals. Read more

The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year

A Novel

By: Ally Carter
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld & Zachary Webber
Length: 8 hours 21 minutes

“What a delight! Clue, brought to life, with a sprinkling of a love story. The audio production is the cherry on top. Will be recommending this all year round. Read more

The Thursday Murder Club

A Novel

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery: Book #1

By: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Lesley Manville
Length: 12 hours 25 minutes

“A witty, satisfyingly twisty mystery that captures the essence of your favorite BBC mystery. Read more

The Stolen Queen

A Novel

By: Fiona Davis
Narrated by: Linda Jones
Length: 10 hours 17 minutes

“Great interplay between past present. Fascinating Egyptology as foundation for empowerment, a passion for the past and the question of recovering from the past. Fun name dropping with The Met, Diana Vreeland and art scene luminaries in the 70s New York. Paced well and good inner and outer dialogues of the characters. Good take along for trips.... Read more

Here One Moment

By: Liane Moriarty
Narrated by: Caroline Lee & Geraldine Hakewill
Length: 15 hours 52 minutes

“Beautifully written book with equally beautiful narration. A bit heartbreaking and depressing, but somehow so lovely too. Trigger warning of different types of deaths. Read more

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

A Vera Wong Novel: Book #1

By: Jesse Q. Sutanto
Narrated by: Eunice Wong
Length: 10 hours 41 minutes

“What a delightful mystery. I loved Vera's determinedness and point of view, and I love how she's sure she knows more than everyone else. She's sharp, flawed, and lovable. Read more

Horror Movie

A Novel

By: Paul Tremblay
Narrated by: Ari Fliakos, Dani Martineck, Micky Shiloah, Michael Crouch, Frankie Corzo, Stacy Gonzalez, Tyla Collier, Ariel Blake, Johnathan McClain, Dan Bittner, Eva Kaminsky & Gisela Chipe
Length: 7 hours 22 minutes

“I had a lot of fun with this book. Characters are relatable and likable, storyline is comfortably upsetting, and the horror is gruesome and psychologically scary. So glad I chose to listen to the audio because this book is written precisely for that format! What a great job by the ensemble cast. Read more

One Dark Window

By: Rachel Gillig
Narrated by: Lisa Cordileone
Length: 12 hours 44 minutes

“This atmospheric adult fantasy duology is perfect for a dark winter night! With one of the most unique and interesting magic systems I’ve ever read about, One Dark Window spins a new fairytale true to the Grimm Brothers’ style. Full of secrets, monsters, and a hint of romance, you’ll want to cozy up by the fire with this story! Read more

Mac Undercover

Mac B., Kid Spy: Book #1

By: Mac Barnett
Narrated by: Mac Barnett
Length: 1 hour 19 minutes

The precious Crown Jewels have been stolen, and there's only one person who can help the Queen: her newest secret agent, Mac B. To help her, he must travel around the globe in search of the stolen treasure...but will he find it in time? From secret identities to Karate hijinks, this fast-paced, witty, and historically inspired chapter book will... Read more

Mexican Gothic

By: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo
Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

“Mexican Gothic is a fairytale turned nightmare, perhaps with a nod to Jordan Peele’s Get Out. In 1950’s Mexico, glamorous debutante Noemí receives a mysterious letter from her newlywed cousin Catalina. In frantic prose, she pleads for Noemí to visit her at High Place, the family residence of her husband, an English expat whom she has grown to... Read more

The Tainted Cup

Shadow of the Leviathan: Book #1

By: Robert Jackson Bennett
Narrated by: Andrew Fallaize
Length: 13 hours 50 minutes

“Someone has been murdered! With poison! That made a tree..sprout from..his body? Clearly this is not your average murder mystery, but it is an excellent one. Din, an engraver who has been altered to have a perfect memory, must act as eyes and ears to investigator Ana, who wears a blindfold and prefers not to leave home. In a classic... Read more

The Secret History

By: Donna Tartt
Narrated by: Donna Tartt
Length: 22 hours 3 minutes

“The first time I read it I enjoyed the mystery and the plot twists. The second time, I enjoyed the foreshadowing and cleverness. The third time, it became a comedy. One of my all time favourites. Read more

The Man Who Died Twice

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery: Book #2

By: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Lesley Manville
Length: 11 hours 49 minutes

“A perfect follow up to The Thursday Murder Club. Osman knocks the mystery out of the park again, and balances his characteristic dry wit with a tinge of pathos that gives the book life and depth. Read more

First Lie Wins

Reese's Book Club Pick (A Novel)

By: Ashley Elston
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 9 hours 16 minutes

“Worth the hype! Fun, fast paced and excellent on audio. Read more

The Grey Wolf

A Novel

Chief Inspector Gamache Novel: Book #19

By: Louise Penny
Narrated by: Jean Brassard
Length: 14 hours 18 minutes

"Brassard's accents—whether French Canadian, Italian, or continental French—create indelible characters. His performance lets us feel Reine Marie's warmth and Armand's affectionate nature, and he adds an additional layer to surly Ruth and her potty-mouthed duck. Exciting and entertaining." —AudioFile (Earphones Award winner)

The 19th mystery in... Read more

All the Water in the World

A Novel

By: Eiren Caffall
Narrated by: Eunice Wong
Length: 8 hours 41 minutes

“This is a perfect book for fans of Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower. It was simultaneously bleak and hopefully, and Nonie, the twelve-year-old neurodivergent protagonist, was the perfect person to lead us through this story. Filled with love for the world, the things we've lost, and the people we still have, All the Water in the World is a... Read more

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

By: Sangu Mandanna
Narrated by: Samara MacLaren
Length: 9 hours 59 minutes

“This book is a warm cup of tea on a rainy day. From the quirky cast of characters to the less than traditional love story, this book will bloom in you and make you feel whole. Plus, the audiobook narrator is truly excellent! Read more

Voyage of the Damned

By: Frances White
Narrated by: Nathan Foad
Length: 15 hours 21 minutes

“What a ROMP! Oh my this one grabbed me from the first chapter! A world with 12 magically blessed descendants who all end up on a ship and one by one start getting murdered? I didn't realize I liked murder mysteries but this kept me on my toes guessing the entire time! With just the right amount of twists and turns I couldn't wait to put on my... Read more

The Bullet That Missed

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery: Book #3

By: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Fiona Shaw, Richard Osman & Steph McGovern
Length: 11 hours 16 minutes

“Part of the beauty of this series is that one book leads into the next without any contrivances. This book is a dash darker and grittier than the previous ones. It examines the imperfect things we do for the people we love, and the sacrifices we make. It reminds us to be true to ourselves, and to not take life for granted. The mystery is full of... Read more

Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead

A Novel

By: Olga Tokarczuk
Narrated by: Beata Pozniak
Length: 11 hours 39 minutes

“Janina is an eccentric middle-aged woman who translates William Blake, studies astrology, and is acutely attuned to the wilderness around her in rural Poland. When hunters and poachers begin to be gruesomely murdered, Janina informs the police that the animals are responsible. As the bodies mount, so does her involvement with the mystery,... Read more

Murder Your Employer

The McMasters Guide to Homicide

By: Rupert Holmes
Narrated by: Neil Patrick Harris & Simon Vance
Length: 14 hours 13 minutes

“This book is perfect for someone branching into the audiobook world from podcasts. With two distinct and talented narrators the story comes to life and you quickly become invested in what is happening. I would call this dark academia with elements of found family. Read more

The Silent Patient

By: Alex Michaelides
Narrated by: Jack Hawkins & Louise Brealey
Length: 8 hours 33 minutes

“In “The Silent Patient”, a masterfully maniacal mystery set in London, Alex Michaelides manages to manipulate the most sleuthful and it’s magnificent! Meet artist Alicia and her photographer husband Gabriel, happily married for seven years until one evening, they were not. Convicted of killing Gabriel, a guilty Alicia is sentenced to a mental... Read more

The Briar Club

A Novel

By: Kate Quinn
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 15 hours 3 minutes

The New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye and The Rose Code returns with a haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, DC, boardinghouse during the McCarthy era.Washington, DC, 1950. Everyone keeps to themselves at Briarwood House, a down-at-the-heels all-female boardinghouse in the heart of the... Read more

The Rose Code

A Novel

By: Kate Quinn
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 16 hours 1 minute

“I was really impressed with Kate Quinn's newest work, The Rose Code, following three women during their turn as codebreakers at Bletchley Place during WWII. The novel jumps back and forth between their BP days, where we witness their blossoming friendships as well as falling out, and the period leading up to Queen Elizabeth's royal wedding when... Read more

The Guest List

A Novel

By: Lucy Foley
Narrated by: Jot Davies, Chloe Massey, Olivia Dowd, Aoife McMahon, Sarah Ovens & Rich Keeble
Length: 10 hours 22 minutes

“This was a great, suspenseful listen. It wasn’t as spooky as I’d been hoping for, but it was an excellent mystery. The story takes place on an island off of Ireland with an old manor house that is hosting a posh wedding. The story starts the day before the murder and ends with the body being found. We get the viewpoint of several of the guests... Read more

Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect

A Novel

The Ernest Cunningham Mysteries: Book #2

By: Benjamin Stevenson
Narrated by: Barton Welch & Megan Smart
Length: 8 hours 27 minutes

“Really enjoy the vibes of these books. Cozy mystery with a dash of humor and a big helping of breaking the fourth wall. This is the sequel to Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, and it takes place at a writer's conference on a train. As someone who has spent quite a bit of time at literary conferences, this one really struck a chord!... Read more

None of This is True

A Novel

By: Lisa Jewell
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton, Ayesha Antoine, Louise Brealey, Alix Dunmore, Elliot Fitzpatrick, Lisa Jewell, Thomas Judd, Dominic Thorburn, Nicola Walker & Jenny Walser
Length: 10 hours 28 minutes

“You will find yourself gasping in disbelief as you delve into the mind of the depraved cloaked in innocence. Best read/listen of the year. Read more

The Unmaking of June Farrow

A Novel

By: Adrienne Young
Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
Length: 10 hours 7 minutes

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A woman risks everything to end her family’s centuries-old curse, solve her mother’s disappearance, and find love in this mesmerizing novel from the author of Spells for Forgetting.

“Come for the fresh twist on time travel; stay for the love story.”—Good Housekeeping

A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING AND SHE READS BEST BOOK OF THE... Read more

The Hunter

A Novel

By: Tana French
Narrated by: Roger Clark
Length: 16 hours 23 minutes

“This story has all the right twists. Good plot, good characters, great dialog, and Tana French's trademark atmosphere. Read more

We Used to Live Here

A Novel

By: Marcus Kliewer
Narrated by: Jeremy Carlisle Parker & Corey Brill
Length: 9 hours 52 minutes

“This is spooky and unsettling and mind-boggling and insane. I was hooked from the very beginning with truly no idea where I'd end up. This ain't your daddy's horror novel. Get ready for existential dread, stranger danger, changelings, and the horrifying sense that everyone around you is lying. Read more

Ninth House

Ninth House Series: Book #1

By: Leigh Bardugo
Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang & Michael David Axtell
Length: 16 hours 22 minutes

“Galaxy (Alex) Stern has had a hard life so when she is offered the chance to attend Yale free of charge, she is immediately suspicious. There is only one catch. She must join the mysterious Lethe House, which is tasked with monitoring the occult activities of the eight secret societies that are housed on campus. There is a reason that the... Read more

Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret

A Festive Mystery

The Ernest Cunningham Mysteries: Book #3

By: Benjamin Stevenson
Narrated by: Barton Welch
Length: 5 hours 1 minute

“Set up like an advent calendar but decidedly binge-worthy. Benjamin Stevenson releases the perfect murderous backdrop to your holiday. Read more

Wake Up and Open Your Eyes

By: Clay McLeod Chapman
Narrated by: Cary Hite, Neil Hellegers, Marni Penning, P. J. Ochlan, Noah Levine, Soneela Nankani, Charlotte Moore-Lambert, Megan Tusing, various narrators, Kelli Tager & Joe Hempel
Length: 11 hours 11 minutes

“Clay McLeod Chapman’s newest horror goes for the throat of modern-day America and absolutely no one is safe. Not even you. Unflinching, cruel, and terrifying, this book grips you tight and forces you to peer through the oily film of the supernatural and demonic to confront the reflection of yourself, your family, and society and grapple... Read more

The Last Devil to Die

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery: Book #4

By: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Fiona Shaw
Length: 10 hours 51 minutes

“Who would think I'd be sobbing while reading a clever mystery novel? The Last Devil to Die is a romp of a mystery as we follow the octogenarian sleuths as they dissect Britain's heroin trade, art forgeries, and more as they try to find out who murdered their friend. But the part that will stick with me long after I've forgotten the red herrings... Read more

Two Twisted Crowns

The Shepherd King

By: Rachel Gillig
Narrated by: Lisa Cordileone
Length: 14 hours 12 minutes

In the dark, spellbinding sequel to One Dark Window, Elspeth must confront the weight of her actions as she and Ravyn embark on a perilous quest to save the kingdom—perfect for readers of Hannah Whitten's For the Wolf and Alexis Henderson's The Year of the Witching.

Gripped by a tyrant king and in the thrall of dark magic, the kingdom is in... Read more

Bright Young Women

A Novel

By: Jessica Knoll
Narrated by: Sutton Foster, Imani Jade Powers, Corey Brill & Chris Henry Coffey
Length: 12 hours 58 minutes

“This is absolutely perfect for the true crime fan who is sick of the victims constantly being forgotten. The perpetrator in this book is never named and only referred to as 'The Defendant', even though this is clearly a novel of Ted Bundy's victims. Nowhere in the synopsis or the book itself is he named, because he is not important, so people... Read more

The Only Good Indians

By: Stephen Graham Jones
Narrated by: Shaun Taylor-Corbett
Length: 9 hours 2 minutes

“The Only Good Indians was the book that got me into horror and, subsequently, helped me figure out what type of horror works for me. If there is one thing you need to know about this book, is that it goes from 0 to 100 in just a couple of chapters, and it will make you question if you understood well what just happened: and yes, you did. Take... Read more

The Cartographers

A Novel

By: Peng Shepherd
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller, Nancy Wu, Karen Chilton, Ron Butler, Neil Hellegers, Jason Culp & Brittany Pressley
Length: 14 hours 41 minutes

“Perfect for fans of Carlos Ruiz Zafon or Susanna Clarke, this novel takes the classic story of a child curious about a parent's past and adds a dash of magic. Anyone who has ever uncovered a family mystery, anyone who has found a tucked-away shop or unexpected alley hiding some real treasures, will adore Nell's adventures... and anyone who has... Read more

The Maid

A Novel

Molly the Maid: Book #1

By: Nita Prose
Narrated by: Lauren Ambrose
Length: 9 hours 37 minutes

“If you like quirky heroines (think Eleanor Oliphant) you'll love Molly The Maid. She's socially awkward and a little odd but the best maid out there! A light and humorous mystery about what happens when Molly finds a dead body in one of the hotel rooms she is cleaning. Totally heartwarming and hard to put down! Read more

11/22/63

A Novel

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Craig Wasson
Length: 30 hours 39 minutes

One of the Ten Best Books of The New York Times Book Review
Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize

ON NOVEMBER 22, 1963, THREE SHOTS RANG OUT IN DALLAS, PRESIDENT KENNEDY DIED, AND THE WORLD CHANGED. WHAT IF YOU COULD CHANGE IT BACK?

In this brilliantly conceived tour de force, Stephen King—who has absorbed the social, political, and popular... Read more

How to Sell a Haunted House

By: Grady Hendrix
Narrated by: Jay Aaseng & Mikhaila Aaseng
Length: 12 hours 59 minutes

“When Louise returns home for her parents' funeral, she and her brother uncover long hidden family secrets and an entity that has haunted both of them for much longer than they have realized. While scary and very much a horror novel, this book is a beautifully heartfelt exploration of family and grief. It truly brought me to tears by the end! Read more

A Discovery of Witches

A Novel

All Souls Series: Book #1

By: Deborah Harkness
Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
Length: 23 hours 56 minutes

“If you're craving a captivating blend of history, magic, and romance, A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness is a must-read. This enchanting novel pulls you into a world where witches, vampires, and demons exist in secret. The richly detailed plot, filled with mystery and adventure, keeps you turning the pages. The chemistry between the... Read more

The Note

A Novel

By: Alafair Burke
Narrated by: Catherine Ho
Length: 9 hours 30 minutes

“A long overdue girl’s weekend is upended when a seemingly random stranger goes missing. Old rivalries, distant connections, and very real deaths seem unrelated…at first. In this very well-crafted novel, Alafair Burke is at the top of her game. Read more

Starling House

A Reese's Book Club Pick

By: Alix E. Harrow
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
Length: 12 hours 25 minutes

“Alix E. Harrow my love, you will always be famous to meeeeeee! I don't know where to begin - this is the infamous house book, the beautiful gothic masterpiece about the haunted, living house. It's perfect. How can I talk about this book besides to weep and throw myself to my knees, rending my hair from my scalp? Starling House will creep beneath... Read more