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Discover the Biggest Mystery and Thriller Trends of 2023 with 84 New Books
Here at Goodreads World Headquarters, we see a lot of mystery and thriller novels come down the pike. Like, a lot a lot. As such, we’ve developed a kind of sixth sense for spotting trends. It’s an occupational side effect, really.
We’ve gathered below precisely 84 new books—either recently released or on shelves soon—and divvied them into our officially identified trends of 2023. Some of these categories are broad in their scope (Quirky Detectives, say). Others are more specific to contemporary cultural concerns (Don’t Stay the Night and assorted vacation anxieties). Some are downright Freudian in their implications (Moms on a Rampage).
Some other highlights: Scorched Grace is the first novel from genre goddess Gillian Flynn’s new imprint. Colson Whitehead is coming back soon with Crook Manifesto, the follow-up to his insanely popular Harlem Shuffle. Then there is the indisputably well-named thriller Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone.
Oh, and one last pro tip: If you liked The House Guest, maybe try The Guest House. Or vice versa. Having a hard time keeping track? Try adding to that Want to Read shelf.
Quirky Detectives
Intrepid maids, tarot card readers, obituary writers, teachers, and…chain-smoking nuns? Sure, why not! These amateur sleuths bring unconventional points of view to their mystery-solving endeavors.
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Moms on a Rampage
Moms gone missing, moms looking for missing kids, single moms getting stuff done, moms on the run. Moms! Can't live with them, can't live without them. Sometimes literally.
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To Catch a Thief
Heists, capers, con artists, fences, and spies! Buckle up for some delicious twists and turns with these stories of sticky-fingered suspects.
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Don't Stay the Night!
Shady hosts, strange guests, and suspicious sleepovers. In these books, too-good-to-be-true vacations turn out to be, in fact, too good to be true.
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Protagonists Behaving Badly
Murder mavens, artful assassins, stalkers, and serial killers. In these games of deadly cat and mouse, you might just find yourself rooting for the cat.
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Family Matters
Reunions gone wrong, deadly inheritances, and serial killer kin. It's so very hard to leave home when the family business is murder.
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Speculative Speculation
These genre-busting books offer fantastical whodunits, sci-fi sleuths, and horror-tinged thrills.
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What are your favorite new mystery and thriller trends? Let's talk books in the comments below!
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Feb 09, 2023 04:34AM
Great list! Thanks for including SECLUDED CABIN SLEEPS SIX.
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Great list. Thanks for enticing me to add more to my TBR : )
Love this list! Thx for including The Family Bones!
I want to read them all! Thanks so much for including The Long Way Back! 📚♥️
Ok so I want to read every single one of them But I don't know where to start!!!
Thank you for this list of books to add to my collection!
Excellent! I was thinking the other day it must be about time for a new mysteries round-up, thank you!
I really disliked Secluded Cabin, Sleeps Six. I normally enjoy this author but not this book. Too many characters and plot was confusing at best.
I'd include The Spare Man under speculative speculation, it was one of my top favorite reads last year!
Everyone in my family has killed someone is SO.FUN!!
This list is awesome!! I have such a soft spot for quirky detectives.
Great list. Lots of choices for all readers. Love legal thrillers. I’m sure I’ve missed that list but perhaps another one.
Love this list, and love seeing Before She Finds Me under moms on a rampage.
Ive read some here but I've also added a good number of books to my TBR so thanks for this, Goodreads!
The Horoscope Writer sounded interesting, but why no Kindle Edition? Arthritic hands and ancient eyeballs can't handle print editions any more.
I love psychological suspense. trying to figure out who done it.
