Marilyn's Mystery Reads

Now is the season for the “best of” lists.  Best films, best recordings, best television shows–you’re familiar with all of those.  But here’s the list you’ve really been waiting for–my list of the best mysteries of 2024.

The trend of mysteries that take place outside the United States and England continues, which I think is a great thing.  One of the pleasures of reading books in any genre is the fun of learning about a place you may never have lived in or visited.  If you’ve never been to France, Japan, or Cuba, here’s your opportunity to learn about them and perhaps put them on your bucket list, though I’d suggest without the murders.

My choices are in alphabetical order by author’s last name

DARK RIDE by Lou Berney,  ECHO by Tracy Clark, LAST SEEN IN HAVANA by Teresa Dovalpage, THE BEST LIES by David Ellis, IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ME by Alex Finlay, THE SLATE by Matthew Fitzsimmons, THE FINAL CURTAIN by Keigo Higashino, LIKE IT NEVER HAPPENED by Jeff Hoffman, HUNTED by Abir Mukherjee, NOTHING BUT THE BONES by Brian Panowich, A BLOOD RED MORNING by Mark Pryor, WORDHUNTER by Stella Sands, and DEATH IN THE DETAILS by Katie Tietjen.

I would have liked to include even more novels, but there are already a “baker’s dozen.”  Each and every book I’ve blogged about this year is worthy of having been included, so you can scroll through my reviews; if you’ve missed a couple or more, here’s your second chance. It’s never too late to curl up and read a great mystery.

All my best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a happy 2025.

Marilyn