The 40 Most Popular Mysteries of the Past Five Years

Posted by Cybil on April 6, 2020


Has it been a while since you've explored the mystery and thriller genre? Well, you're in luck because you are about to discover a lot of great new books and emerging stars of the whodunit! 

To help you find a recent page-turner, we examined our data to find the 40 most-reviewed mysteries and thrillers that have been published since 2015. 

From runaway debut smashes, including The Woman in the Window, The Silent Patient, and My Sister the Serial Killer, to books from beloved authors, you're sure to find a new favorite read among these mysteries!
 

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Which new mystery would you recommend? Tell us in the comments!
 

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message 101: by Robert (new)

Robert Wow...Only 16 of these did I enjoy yet. Iv, got to get busy!


message 102: by Zeljka (new)

Zeljka Shouldn't Where the Crawdads Sing be here?


message 103: by Robert (new)

Robert Rich you whiney little baby


message 104: by Karen (new)

Karen Brittany wrote: "The woman in the window was definitely the best of the ones I’ve read!"

I completely agree with The Woman in The Window and Before The Fall being my favorites on the list as well.


message 105: by Denise (new)

Denise McQuillen Elaine wrote: "My favorite is The Silent Patient! This book had the most unexpected twist in the end!!! Excellent suspence writing. Can't wait for his next book."
Loved that one too! Amazing that it is his first novel.


message 106: by Bob (new)

Bob Gordon What a disappointing group of 31/2 star books.


message 107: by Warwick (new)

Warwick Rothnie @April Force if Nature #2 in the series is out. Better is The Lost Man.


message 108: by Eileen (new)

Eileen Fenris wrote: "I did not enjoy Ruth Ware's The Death of Mrs. Westaway. I found it confusing and disliked the main character so much that it was difficult to read."

Me neither! I was told that was her best book, and if that is true I won't be reading any more of hers.


Marilynn McDermott I want them all, but wonder if time comes with them. Strange times we are in, now.


message 110: by Caris (new)

Caris Poynter Must read... a psychological thriller Contains part Of a true story. A Victim of The Impervious.

Will get u gripping


message 111: by Mary (new)

Mary Jim wrote: "April wrote: "The Dry was my favorite from the list...waiting for the next book in the series."

it's already out, x2
Force of Nature
The Lost Man"


I loved all three of these.


message 112: by Ann (new)

Ann Vincent I have read 19 of the 40 - I better get onto the 21 others!!


message 113: by N (new)

N Life goal - Read everything in this list


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