There wasn’t much agreement among winners of the three big mystery book contests in 2023. That just means there’s more to consider. Check out the awards here.
TIME magazine tapped top mystery authors to help compile this best-ever list, which starts in the 1800s and winds its way through 2021. How do your picks compare?
Gaudy Night, a classic of mystery’s Golden Age, stands the test of time. It’s a great fall read, with its academic setting and spooky doings, and sleuth Harriet Vane feels real and relatable nearly 100 years after Dorothy L. Sayers created her.