The 2024 L.A. Times Book Prize - Mystery & Thriller Category

These are the finalists for the 44th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes in the category of Mystery and Thriller. The awards honor the best works of writing produced in the previous publishing year across 13 categories. Finalists for the category include: S.A. Crosby's grisly southern noir and Jordan Harper's "dazzling" Hollywood crime tale. The winner will be announced on April 19 on the eve of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.