20 Books To Keep You Up All Night

by Seishi Yokomizo ; translated by Louise Heal Kawai

The delightful debut of a classic, prolific detective. Full review >

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by John Grisham

The story unfolds so irresistibly that newcomers may think Grisham’s been writing thrillers like this his whole life. Full review >

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by Richard Osman

It’s a pleasure spending time with Osman’s quirky detectives, who are much more capable than they seem. Full review >

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by Joe R. Lansdale

After 15 Hap and Leonard mysteries, say it ain’t so, Joe—but if it is, thanks a million. Full review >

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by Jessica Brody

A gleeful demonstration of the universally acknowledged truth that “if anyone can get away with murder, it’s a writer.” Full review >

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by Abby Geni

Geni’s ambivalent novel takes pop culture’s fascination with hit men and serial killers to a disturbing new level. Full review >

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by Lawrence Osborne

A quietly gripping novel that begs for a sequel. Full review >

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by Joe Hart

Hart puts it all together in his best thriller yet. Full review >

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by Sarah Lotz

An absorbing murder mystery with a unique twist and a poignant look at grief. Full review >

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by Mariah Fredericks

Fredericks’ latest adventure should be in everyone’s Christmas stocking this year, tied with a big red bow. Full review >

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by Pamela Colloff

A fiery indictment of a system that rewards jailbird snitches for “telling just the right story.” Full review >

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by Kate Crane

A story with jaw-dropping twists told by a writer to watch. Full review >

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by Katherine Grandjean

An engagingly juicy evocation of life and death in the early Republic. Full review >

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by Benjamin Hale

A story of true crime that evokes the idea of good and evil both seen and believed. Full review >

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by Patrick Radden Keefe

An exemplary account of naïveté, wealth, and menace, impeccably told by a top-notch journalist. Full review >

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