Mystery & Thriller bestsellers

Listen for the Lie

A Novel

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

“I love the storytelling in this one, especially the integrated podcast element (making this perfect as an audiobook). This is my go-to recommendation for people who love a good mystery/suspense novel and want to get into audiobooks for the first time (or back into them if they've been in a slump). This one has you on a wild ride, even up until... Read more

We Solve Murders

A Novel

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

“Spectacularly entertaining. Love the characters, and some of the dialogue is laugh out loud funny. Read more

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

The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick

A Novel

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

“This book not only describes the struggles of a colonial midwife, it also reveals the court system of early American New England. The author weaves in excerpts of Martha’s diary entries that tell the story of this admired woman. As a History lover, I couldn’t put this book down. Read more

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls

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

“This is not usually a genre I read but I’m glad a took a chance on this title. There is a lot of heart in this book and that got me through the grittier segments. 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

“What's better than Miss Marple? Two Miss Marples with a couple of bonus Mr. Marples. The Thursday Murder Club series is the perfect escapist read for lovers of old school British mysteries. Delightfully charming, and laugh-out-loud funny, the whole series is definitely a binge-listen waiting to happen. I can't imagine a better way to spend a... 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

“The Three Lives of Cate Kay is a novel that truly stays with you long after the last page. It beautifully combines the gripping twists of a Lisa Jewell thriller with the emotional depth and nuanced characters of J. Ryan Stradal. The pacing is impossible to resist, and the story feels both intimate and heart-grabbing in its portrayal of love,... 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

“The Cunningham family reunion turns into a murder mystery when a body is found at their snowy mountain resort. Each chapter puts another Cunningham on the suspect list, as we find out they have all killed someone. The audiobook is an absolute delight! 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

“When a man is found dead in Vera Wong’s tea shop, the aging Vera uses it as an excuse to expand her limited horizons. Lonely in a shop with no customers and a son too busy to visit, Vera vows to find the murderer - even when no foul play is detected. In trying to lure the killer back to the scene of the crime, she instead attracts three people... Read more

Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave

A Novel

The Finlay Donovan Series: Book #5

By: Elle Cosimano
Narrated by: Angela Dawe
Length: 9 hours 11 minutes

“Another fun book in the series! Cosimano keeps the action moving quickly, with a light-hearted touch. Read more

Mexican Gothic

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

“Noemí goes to the countryside to save her cousin after receiving a frantic letter. A chilling tale full of dread and atmospheric horror -- but also the stirrings of love and a slice of magical realism -- in 1950s Mexico. A creepy and satisfying read. Moreno-Garcia is a master at creating ambiance -- you can feel and hear her novels. Read more

Victorian Psycho

By: Virginia Feito
Narrated by: Anna Burnett
Length: 4 hours 51 minutes

“I laughed out loud and I gasped out loud in horror! Fast paced and keeps you guessing until the very end. Read more

Long Bright River

A GMA Book Club Pick (A Novel)

By: Liz Moore
Narrated by: Allyson Ryan
Length: 13 hours 18 minutes

“This was a great book to listen to on audio. Based in the heart of the opioid epidemic in Philadelphia, this book was well-crafted with very realistic characters that made it feel and read like a memoir. It is suspenseful and unpredictable and kept me guessing (incorrectly) until the end. I recommend this for people looking for a somewhat... Read more

One Dark Window

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

“One Dark Window is AMAZING! From fresh magic systems, to romance (slightly open door), or the quest to save her people, One Dark Window is worth the listen!! 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

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

“I enjoy a good thriller - and this one fit the bill! Interesting premise, believable characters, good storytelling and plot twists. The narrators did a great job giving each person a voice, making it pleasurable to listen. Read more

The Lake of Lost Girls

By: Katherine Greene
Narrated by: Helen Laser, Frankie Corzo, Sara Young, Haley Taylor & David Bendena
Length: 10 hours 14 minutes

“Twisty and a story you don't want to set aside. I was able to guess the ending but that did not diminish my enjoyment of the story. The narration is spot-on! 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

Murder Your Employer

The McMasters Guide to Homicide

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

“Wickedly funny is the perfect description for this comedic thriller from Edgar Award-winning author Rupert Holmes. Wicked, because, the premise of this novel is the existence of a secret school dedicated to learning how to commit the perfect murder. Funny, because this novel is filled with word play, dry humor, witty twists, and characters you... 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

All the Other Mothers Hate Me

By: Sarah Harman
Narrated by: Georgina Sadler
Length: 11 hours 12 minutes

"The missing boy is 10-year-old Alfie Risby, and to be perfectly honest with you, he's a little shit."

Florence Grimes is a thirty-one-year-old party girl who always takes the easy way out. Single, broke and unfulfilled after the humiliating end to her girl band career, she has only one reason to get out of bed each day: her ten-year-old son... 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 Tainted Cup

Shadow of the Leviathan: Book #1

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

“Ever read a Sherlock Holmes story and thought, 'wow, this mystery could use more krakens?' This is the book for you! Granted, the krakens (titans or leviathans as they are called here) don’t make too much of a physical appearance, but what you’ll get instead are superpowered people augmented by pieces of leviathans, victims murdered by trees... Read more

Famous Last Words

A Novel

By: Gillian McAllister
Narrated by: Emilia Fox
Length: 13 hours 4 minutes

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“This novel blindsided me with twists and surprises that had me gasping…and with a poignancy about relationships and love that one rarely finds in the genre. A brilliant, brilliant book.” —Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling authorFrom the author of Reese’s Book Club Pick and New York Times bestseller Wrong Place... Read more

Scythe & Sparrow

The Ruinous Love Trilogy

The Ruinous Love Trilogy: Book #3

By: Brynne Weaver
Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor & Eric Nolan
Length: 11 hours 36 minutes

From the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the genre-breaking international TikTok sensation Butcher & Blackbird and Leather & Lark comes the final book in the Ruinous Love Trilogy—a friends-with-benefits dark romantic comedy packed with murder, mayhem, and spice.   Doctor Fionn Kane is running from a broken heart,... 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

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 Lamb

A Novel

By: Lucy Rose
Narrated by: Emma Rydal
Length: 7 hours 47 minutes

“A gothic coming-of-age story that simultaneously turned my stomach and made me giggle. Margot and her mama live in the forest and have a taste for something a bit more exotic than a forest-dwelling rabbit. "Strays" are those who have ventured too far into the woods and seek sanctuary from the overly welcoming mother and daughter. They receive... Read more

Kills Well with Others

By: Deanna Raybourn
Narrated by: Jane Oppenheimer & Christina Delaine
Length: 10 hours 19 minutes

“Much like fine wine, battle-hardened assassins grow better with age.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner

Four women assassins, senior in status—and in age—sharpen their knives for another bloody good adventure in this riotous follow-up to the New York Times bestselling sensation Killers of a Certain Age.

After more than a year of... 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

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 Silent Patient

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

“This psychological thriller pulls you in and does not let go until the crazy twisty end. Alicia is a famous painter that mysteriously shoots her husband in the face five times and never speaks again. Theo is a criminal psychotherapist that thinks he can change that. In the mental institution, Alex is speaking through her paintings and as Theo... 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

Count My Lies

A GMA Book Club Pick!

By: Sophie Stava
Narrated by: Andrew Eiden, Devon Sorvari & Emily Tremaine
Length: 10 hours 49 minutes

“Count My Lies is an absolute thrill ride! A woman lies her way into the lives of a couple and their young daughter. But is she the only one keeping secrets? Order some take-out and settle in. Once you start reading, it’s impossible to stop! Read more

The Woman in the Library

By: Sulari Gentill
Narrated by: Katherine Littrell
Length: 8 hours 57 minutes

“A gently-paced, engrossing mystery. The author weaves in a unique secondary plot that adds to the "whodunit" intrigue. Kept me guessing until the end. 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

The Shadow of the Wind

By: Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
Length: 18 hours 4 minutes

“The Shadow of the Wind is set in Spain, specifically Barcelona, and Zafon’s beautiful and rich writing makes the city sound downright irresistible. And on top of THAT, it’s also a love letter to the world of books! I have many favorite quotes from this book, but here’s one that has stuck with me over the years: 'Every book, every volume you see... Read more

The Once and Future Witches

By: Alix E. Harrow
Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
Length: 16 hours 3 minutes

“Alix Harrow’s The Ten Thousand Doors of January was my favorite book last year, so I had incredibly high expectations when I picked up The Once and Future Witches. This book is very different, but I adore it just as much! Set in the late 1800s in a world with a slightly alternate history from ours, women are fighting for the vote and losing.... Read more

Killers of a Certain Age

By: Deanna Raybourn
Narrated by: Jane Oppenheimer & Christina Delaine
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes

“Great mystery, thriller with heavy themes of agism especially towards women who become invisible after a certain age. Read more

Glory Be

A Glory Broussard Mystery, Book 1

Glory Broussard

By: Danielle Arceneaux
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
Length: 8 hours 46 minutes

“I loved this book. Glory is such a fun character and her journey in this book was cool to read. The story was overall well constructed, funny, mysterious, and an enjoyable read. I’m excited to read the next book in the series. Read more

Diavola

By: Jennifer Thorne
Narrated by: Andi Arndt
Length: 10 hours 9 minutes

“Diavola was hands down one of my favorite reads as of 2024. An eerily fantastic horror with the cunning mixture of toxic family vacation and the haunted house, and honestly, I am not sure which was more terrorizing. The pacing was perfect, it had a slow build that made it all the more gripping. & that ending! Absolute perfection. 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

The Jackal's Mistress

A Novel

By: Chris Bohjalian
Narrated by: Marni Penning & Chris Bohjalian
Length: 9 hours 29 minutes

“Set during the Civil War, The Jackal’s Mistress is a gripping tale. The true story of a Southern woman who harbored a gravely injured Union soldier and nursed him back to health grappling with the ethics of her actions and her developing feelings for the soldier. 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

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

Sleep Tight

By: J. H. Markert
Narrated by: Andi Arndt
Length: 11 hours 54 minutes

“What a perfect book to listen to the week before Halloween. It grabbed me from the start, and I couldn’t wait to see how a serial killer just put to death, an inmate in an insane asylum (and the only boy to escape the serial killer), and the “outlaw” who was currently killing people and kidnapping children were all tied together. It was creepy... Read more

Notes on an Execution

A Novel

By: Danya Kukafka
Narrated by: Mozhan Marno & Jim Meskimen
Length: 9 hours 42 minutes

“Notes on an Execution is a very compelling look at the psyche of a killer. The story is told both thru his eyes and thru the eyes of three woman in his life. I did not expect to like this book at all. From the beginning you know that the main character is a killer and as such should be totally repelling and unlikeable. But the articulate telling... Read more

Finlay Donovan Is Killing It

A Novel

The Finlay Donovan Series: Book #1

By: Elle Cosimano
Narrated by: Angela Dawe
Length: 9 hours 59 minutes

“Overall, a really fun audiobook with an engaging Findlay Donovan, a romance writer. She’s a bit of a hot mess, with a missed deadline, 2 small (and bratty kids), overdue bills and a custody fight with a cheating ex-husband. A misunderstanding at a meeting with her agent, she unwittingly comes under contract to kill an abusive spouse. Hijinks... Read more

Something in the Walls

A Novel

By: Daisy Pearce
Narrated by: Ana Clements
Length: 8 hours 16 minutes

“Follow adolescent psychologist Mina to a provincial English village as she works to diagnose a local teen who has seemingly been cursed by a witch. A perfect mix of mystery, horror, and witch hunts make this novel, showcasing mass hysteria and deep-rooted misogyny, the perfect addition to your witchy TBR. Read more

The Stolen Queen

A Novel

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

“Fiona Davis continues to what she does best; transport her readers to a remarkable New York City landmark building where we will be swept into its fabulous history... In The Stolen Queen, the reader is introduced to the assistant curator to the famous Metropolitan Museum in two timelines, including a formative period of her life that she spent... Read more