Top Ten Mystery Books of 2023 According to The Washington Post

The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies

"Goodman skillfully blends mystery, adventure and a dash of romance in this first-of-a-series book."

Blood Sisters

"Lillie, a member of the Cherokee Nation tribe, presents a vividly written mystery centered on the real-life issue of the many missing and murdered Native American women."

The Body by the Sea: A Brittany Mystery

"Commissaire Georges Dupin’s holiday plans are rudely interrupted when someone pushes a noted doctor out of a top-floor window in the French harbor city of Concarneau. As the cantankerous but brilliant Dupin searches for the killer, he uncovers hidden, cutthroat political and social rivalries that roil beneath the surface."

Glory Be: A Glory Broussard Mystery

"This debut mystery introduces the unforgettable Glory Broussard, who decides to investigate the death of her best friend, Sister Amity Gay, after police call it a suicide."

Hollow Beasts

"A suspenseful tale highlighting issues of racism and White supremacy."

The Last Devil to Die: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery

"This fourth volume in Osman’s beloved “Thursday Murder Club” series, starring a quartet of septuagenarian sleuths, may be his best yet."

The Last Remains: A Mystery

"Griffiths offers readers a splendid parting gift as she concludes her popular series featuring English archaeologist/detective Ruth Galloway."

The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp

"A wildly veering plot, witty writing and unconventional characters that... reads more like a screwball comedy than a murder mystery."

Symphony of Secrets

"A page-turner exploring race, greed and obsession in the music world through two intertwined stories."

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

"A fast-paced and often hilarious mystery."