From the cliffs of the Shetlands to the back streets of Glasgow, if you’re searching for some gritty and gripping Scottish crime books that embody the moody mystery of the country, here are a ...

Here are the best crime novels of 2024 so far. In Francis Spufford’s new novel, “Cahokia Jazz,” a detective must solve the mystery of a staged killing before its repercussions destroy his ...

Set on an island just off Michigan, this twisty read is locked-room murder mystery at its best. Century, £16.99 Lucas Cole is ...

Our crime columnist recommends books starring hard-boiled investigators who are ready to travel down the meanest streets to root out the darkest truths. By Sarah Weinman When the hard-boiled ...

and influential mystery and thriller books, in chronological order beginning in the 1800s This project is led by Lucy Feldman, Annabel Gutterman, Megan McCluskey, and Meg Zukin, with writing ...

with whom she’s teamed in earlier books by Mr. Swanson. “I want you to find him,” Lily tells Henry, “then I’ll do everything else.” Mr. Nolan reviews crime and mystery fiction for the ...

There are a number of established book series in which a religious figure features as part-time detective. We asked mystery author and scholar Martin Edwards to explain the character archetype and ...