10 Best Mysteries and Thrillers to Read in 2025

Looking for your next heart-racing read? Whether you’re a fan of twisty psychological thrillers, pulse-pounding mysteries, or stories steeped in secrets and suspense, 2025 is shaping up to be a stellar year for the genre. From bestselling authors returning with new masterpieces to fresh voices delivering bold, unforgettable stories, here are 10 of the most highly anticipated and best-rated mystery and thriller books to keep on your radar.

1. The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown
• Dan Brown returns with a propulsive, twisty, and thought-provoking masterpiece that promises to entertain readers as only he can.

2. The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers
• Two women, haunted by their sisters’ unsolved disappearances, band together in this captivating mystery from the host of the #1 true crime podcast Crime Junkie.

3. Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto
• Vera Wong is back and as meddling as ever. When influencer Xander Lin is found dead, Vera is determined to solve his murder, leading her into a web of secrets and intrigue.

4. The Matchmaker by Aisha Saeed
• A society matchmaker realizes she’s in danger when her clients’ weddings are sabotaged in increasingly disturbing ways, in this utterly original mystery from bestselling author Aisha Saeed.

5. One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman
• A cranky former actress teams up with her Gen Z sobriety sponsor to solve a murder that threatens to send her back to prison, in this dazzling new mystery novel.

6. Mask of the Deer Woman by Laurie L. Dove
• After the death of her daughter, ex-Chicago detective Carrie Starr returns to her roots on the reservation as the new tribal marshal. Investigating the disappearance of local college student Chenoa Cloud, Starr confronts painful memories and encounters the mythical Deer Woman.

7. Village in the Dark by Iris Yamashita
• Detective Cara Kennedy believed she’d lost her husband and son in an accident, but new evidence points to murder. She will stop at nothing to uncover the truth in this riveting mystery from the author of City Under One Roof.

8. The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson
• Nova Davies’ book club turns into a sleuthing team when a significant sum of money is stolen during a meeting, putting the community center at risk. As suspicion falls on a member, the club is determined to crack the case.

9. The Mademoiselle Alliance by Natasha Lester
• This powerful, heartbreaking tale brings to life the story of Marie-Madeleine Méric Fourcade, a young Parisian mother who led the largest spy network in occupied France, showcasing resilience and the fight for those we love.

10. Silent Are the Dead by D. M. Rowell
• A Kiowa woman faces new threats to her tribe and identity while struggling to keep her Silicon Valley business afloat. She must delve deep within herself to find answers—and a murderer—in this thrilling sequel, perfect for fans of Winter Counts.



These selections offer a diverse range of mysteries and thrillers, each promising engaging narratives and compelling characters.