Top Ten Mystery Books of 2023 According to The Washington Post

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

"A fast-paced and often hilarious mystery."