31 Best Mystery Book Series
🕵️♂️ Top Mystery Book Series to Binge in 2025
If you’re a fan of gripping whodunnits, complex characters, and intricate plots, you’re in for a treat. Here’s an updated list of the best mystery book series to dive into this year.
🔍 New Additions to the Mystery Genre
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“Not Quite Dead Yet” by Holly Jackson
From the bestselling author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, this thriller follows a young woman trying to solve her own murder. PenguinRandomhouse.com -
“The Cleaner” by Mary Watson
Esmie, a cleaner in an exclusive neighborhood, isn’t just tidying up—she’s seeking revenge. A dark and twisty tale of secrets and retribution. PenguinRandomhouse.com -
“The Missing Half” by Ashley Flowers
Two women, haunted by their sisters’ unsolved disappearances, band together in this captivating mystery from the host of the #1 true crime podcast Crime Junkie. eReadersForum.com+1PenguinRandomhouse.com+1
🏆 Award-Winning Series
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“The In Crowd” by Charlotte Vassell
Winner of the 2025 Edgar Award for Best Mystery Novel, this sharp whodunit delves into the backstabbing world of London’s elite. Tertulia -
“Nightshade” by Michael Connelly
Detective Sergeant Stillwell, banished from the homicide division, defies orders to investigate a murder on Catalina Island, uncovering a dark conspiracy. AP News
🌍 International Mysteries
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“The Åre Murders” (Netflix Series)
Adapted from Viveca Sten’s novels, this Swedish crime drama follows detectives investigating a teen’s disappearance in the snowy landscapes of Åre. Wikipedia -
“The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman
A group of retirees in a UK retirement village solve cold cases, only to find themselves entangled in a current murder mystery. People.com+1People.com+1
📚 Classic Series That Still Shine
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“Maisie Dobbs” by Jacqueline Winspear
Set between 1929 and 1945, this series follows a former World War I field nurse turned private investigator, exploring the impacts of war on ordinary people. Wikipedia -
“Cormoran Strike” by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling)
Private detective Cormoran Strike and his partner Robin Ellacott tackle complex cases in this critically acclaimed series. Wikipedia
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