Mystery/Thriller

Thriller novels are a type of stories covering wonderful plot designs and careful structures, which requires authors to have a strong logic. This kind of novel usually leaves a puzzle at the beginning of a story and all plots in the whole novel are designed to solve the puzzle and reveal the truth, which need to reflect a reasoning process with logic. This kind of novel captures readers’ curiosity and leads readers to explore the final truth step by step, which is a process to cultivate your patience and logical thinking. Would you like to have an experience of being a detective? Maybe it’s difficult to realize in reality whinin a short time, then why not read a mystery novel just now? We offer a vast collection of popular mystery novels and books online. Mystery novels here collect massive great ideas from authors telling vivid stories.
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Blood and Motive - Mystery/Thriller novels & stories

Blood and Motive

Katherine Cobi
“Manuel Salazar, you are under arrest for the disappearance of Mrs. Cassidy Jones," the police officer said as he handcuffed me. Manuel Salazar is a sex worker, a male prostitute who fucks the wives of the most popular men in Manhattan. He was the last person to see Cassidy alive after they spent the night at their usual spot, but he didn't kill her; he was being framed, but who would believe him? No body, no murder weapon, just a hotel room covered in blood and his DNA all over. He has to prove his innocence or risk going to prison for a crime he didn't commit. His lawyer Jill Baker is one of the best criminal attorneys in New York, and she suspects foul play, she is his only chance to walk away acquitted of all charges. The clock is ticking. Will they solve this crime in time?
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The Mysterious Disappearance  - Mystery/Thriller novels & stories

The Mysterious Disappearance

Gbolahan
Detective Jameson "Jim"Thompson is tasked with solving a string of murders linked to a mysterious symbol:a snake coiled around a cross.As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers that the victims were all members of a secret society known as the Order. As Jim gets closer to the truth, he finds himself in the cross hairs of the Order's ruthless leader, who will stop at nothing to keep the society's secrets safe. Jim's investigation is further complicated when his sister and partner Emily are kidnapped by the Order. With time running out, Jim must use all his skills and resources to rescue his loved ones and bring the Order to justice. But as he navigates the treacherous world of secret societies and corruption, he realizes that nothing is as it seems, and the truth is more sinister than he imagined.
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THE LAST SPY - Mystery/Thriller novels & stories

THE LAST SPY

Godspower Gab
Kelvin Hughes, a brilliant but jaded young spy, is sent on a dangerous mission to dismantle the powerful drug empire of Victor Alonso. What begins as a simple infiltration spirals into a deadly game of deception and survival when Kelvin discovers that his own agency has betrayed him. Hunted by his enemies and his allies, Kelvin must uncover a web of corruption that reaches the highest levels of government. As he navigates this treacherous world, Kelvin finds an unlikely connection with Maria, a mysterious woman tied to Alonso’s syndicate. But when Maria’s true loyalties are revealed, Kelvin is left questioning everything and everyone he thought he could trust. With the agency’s top operatives hunting him down, a dangerous romance brewing, and a mastermind known only as "The Architect" pulling the strings, Kelvin races against time to expose the truth. Along the way, he uncovers shocking secrets about his family’s history, forcing him to confront his past while fighting for his future. In a world where betrayal lurks in every shadow, can Kelvin survive long enough to bring the real villains to justice? Or will he become just another pawn in a deadly game?
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Crimson Legacy - Mystery/Thriller novels & stories

Crimson Legacy

Tomo Dachii
The gods abandoned the world. The entity they once sealed is stirring. The factions—vampires, werewolves, wraiths, skinwalkers, and more—are at war, each seeking power to reshape existence itself. Palmer, a noble vampire sworn to protect the Montgomery bloodline, thought he understood his purpose. But when a deadly conspiracy unravels, he learns the horrifying truth—he is not just a guardian, but a key to something far greater. Born of both holy and unholy blood, his very existence is an anomaly, an abomination feared by both gods and monsters alike. Meanwhile, Damien Montgomery, heir to one of the last remaining Guardian families, is being hunted. A relic long thought lost—the Black Orb—has resurfaced in his hands, marking him as a target for every supernatural faction. Manipulated by unseen forces, haunted by whispers of power, he teeters on the edge of becoming something unstoppable... or something monstrous. As ancient evils awaken and betrayal lurks in every shadow, Palmer must face his own origins, protect the ones he swore to serve, and uncover the truth before the world is consumed in blood and chaos. But fate is cruel. And power demands sacrifice. Will they survive the coming war, or will they be the catalysts that bring about the end?
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Buried Truths - Mystery/Thriller novels & stories

Buried Truths

Beloved Elizabeth
Elliot Carter thought he had left Harrison Creek behind for good. The small Appalachian town, steeped in shadows and secrets, was a place of pain—the memory of his mother’s tragic death and Lily Rose’s haunting disappearance lingering for years. It had been 20 years since Lily vanished without a trace, and now, Elliot is drawn back to the place he swore to escape. The call comes: his father, Dr. Robert Carter, is dying. Elliot returns to Harrison Creek, but it’s not just his father who pulls him back. The mystery of Lily’s disappearance has never let him go. As a child, he accepted the town’s story—that Lily was simply forgotten—but now, as an adult, Elliot knows better. The town hides something far darker. Dr. Robert Carter, the town’s respected doctor, has been hiding something. Elliot begins to unravel cryptic clues suggesting his father’s involvement in Lily’s case is deeper—and more sinister—than anyone could have guessed. With the help of Vera Larkin, a childhood friend turned journalist, Elliot uncovers a web of lies and moral corruption. The more he digs, the more the townspeople close ranks, and the more violent the threats become. Elliot soon discovers the unthinkable: Lily’s disappearance wasn’t an accident—it was planned. And the man responsible for silencing her forever was none other than his own father. As the investigation spirals, Elliot must confront a chilling truth: his father’s dark past may cost him everything, including his own soul. Some truths are better left buried. But in Harrison Creek, the truth always finds a way to surface.
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Unnamed Marriage - Mystery/Thriller novels & stories

Unnamed Marriage

Abu Ulfah
Alina awoke in a luxurious room, the wedding gown still clinging to her body. Her head throbbed fiercely, her memories were hazy, and even more startling—a handsome man named Darren was looking at her with a mysterious smile. "Good morning, my wife." Alina panicked. She didn't remember this wedding. She didn't even know Darren. But when she tried to find answers, everyone—including her own mother—assured her that this marriage was real. But something was wrong. Strange dreams began to haunt her every night. Fragments of vague memories felt nonsensical. Whispering voices in her ears. And Darren… that man always watched her with an inscrutable gaze. Who was Darren really? Why did everyone seem to agree that she was indeed his wife? As Alina got closer to the truth, she discovered something more terrifying. Perhaps, it wasn't just Darren who was hiding secrets. Perhaps, she herself wasn't the real Alina.
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Rise Of The Hitman's Heir  - Mystery/Thriller novels & stories

Rise Of The Hitman's Heir

Wasley Hadj
Parker James, the only son of a hitman 'James Davidson' who was assassinated because of the ancient crystal bestowed by another hitman sent by their cruel leader, witnessed the gruesome death of his parents while he hid away in the dark closet. Parker became an orphan and a hitman at an early stage; he was taken in by his father's friend, who trained him for six years to become the best hitman in the world and also gave him a powerful crystal to avenge his parent's death. Parker joined the hitman group when he clocked 27 years and pretended to be a low life; then he fell in love with Diana, the only daughter of the hitman's leader. Parker became hungry for revenge when he finally found out that Diana's father was the one that killed his own parents. Parker is now torn between avenging his parents deaths without getting himself killed and also fighting for the love he felt for Diana.
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Bounds by scales and secrets.  - Mystery/Thriller novels & stories

Bounds by scales and secrets.

Andrew
A lonely princess, guided by a dragon, embarks on a perilous quest to redeem her father and save her kingdom.
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The final cipher  - Mystery/Thriller novels & stories

The final cipher

mariam ismail
When eccentric researcher Dr. Julian Hargrove collapses and dies on the library steps, librarian Alex Rivers is thrust into a dangerous mystery. Julian, a reserved yet curious man, had been researching a controversial experimental drug called Neurona. Before his untimely death, he left behind a cryptic message hidden in a library book—a puzzle Alex can’t ignore. Seeking help, Alex turns to their close friend Marcus Lang, a resourceful and charismatic ally. Together, they begin decoding Julian’s clues, uncovering disturbing evidence that Neurona isn’t just dangerous—it’s deadly. But as they dig deeper, the threats mount. A shadowy figure watches their every move, and an anonymous warning arrives: “Stop now, or you’ll join him.” As Alex and Marcus unravel the mystery, they face conflicting clues, growing danger, and questions about who they can truly trust. Powerful forces are determined to bury the truth about Neurona, and Alex realizes the stakes are higher than they ever imagined. The deeper they go, the closer they come to uncovering a chilling conspiracy tied to Neurona’s development—a conspiracy that cost Julian his life. With time running out and danger closing in, Alex must solve the final cipher to expose the truth. But as secrets are revealed, Alex begins to wonder if the real threat might be closer than they think. The Final Cipher is a suspenseful tale of betrayal, danger, and the relentless pursuit of truth, where every answer uncovers more questions and trust can be a fatal mistake.
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The Silent Dominion  - Mystery/Thriller novels & stories

The Silent Dominion

Sami Yang
When ex-CIA agent Ethan Cross wakes up to news that he’s the most wanted man in America, accused of assassinating a U.S. senator, he knows he’s been set up. On the run, he discovers that the killing is just one piece of a much larger puzzle—one involving a secret organization called The Dominion, which has infiltrated governments and corporations worldwide. Their weapon? The Sentinel Program, an AI-driven neural implant capable of controlling minds. With every law enforcement agency hunting him, Ethan’s only chance is to find Dr. Evelyn Carter, the neuroscientist who unknowingly helped build the program. But Evelyn is also a target—because she holds the final encryption key that could either activate or destroy the program. As Ethan and Evelyn navigate deadly betrayals, high-tech warfare, and shocking revelations, they realize they are not just fighting for their own lives, but for the future of free will itself. The clock is ticking. The Sentinel Program goes live in seven days. If they fail, the world will no longer belong to the people—but to the silent dominion that controls them.
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Cinders of the Conspiracy - Mystery/Thriller novels & stories

Cinders of the Conspiracy

Edward J. Jansen
In the shadowy depths of a small industrial town in 1923, Silas Granger, a 35-year-old disillusioned journalist turned private investigator, struggles to rebuild his life after years of regret. When Eleanor Wickham, a resilient 28-year-old widow, approaches him with cryptic documents she found among her late husband’s belongings, Silas is drawn into a dangerous web of corruption, betrayal, and lies. The documents point to Caleb Hartwell, a powerful 50-year-old industrialist, whose empire hides a dark conspiracy tied to bootlegging, bribery, and murder. As Silas and Eleanor dig deeper, they find themselves hunted by Jasper Crowe, a ruthless 37-year-old enforcer, while seeking help from the morally ambiguous 45-year-old detective Wyatt Draven, who holds pieces of the truth but may be playing both sides. With time running out, their fight for justice takes them from smoky speakeasies to secluded estates, culminating in a high-stakes confrontation that could bring the conspiracy to light—or bury them in the ashes.
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A Message From Pluto - Mystery/Thriller novels & stories

A Message From Pluto

Galex Caesar
A few days to Mcginn's birthday, he receives a letter purportedly from a mysterious person called Pluto, who wants him to return a pendant he had taken while in active service. There is only one man who can dare to search for this treasure and return it to the owner, a man who has been killed three years earlier. As the search for pendant intensifies, a dark lord ignites interest in the pendant which can give him the power to control mankind. The treasure must be found and returned to it's owner who plans to present it to his intended bride, a rich girl who doesn't know his true identity and and treats him with anything but respect. Everyone involved must tread with caution for even the knowledge of Pluto's identity is certain death.
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Into The Lost World - Mystery/Thriller novels & stories

Into The Lost World

Steve
Fifty passengers on board Lane Airline went missing mysteriously into a void. Not a single trace of their whereabouts. The plane is seen crashing but lost on the systems' radar. The passengers fight to hang on to life as they crash into an unknown dimension, crashlanding into a sea and get washed off on an island, a mysterious island not seen on any geographical map. On the island, they struggle to survive. Mentally and physically from raging attacks, from a race that was said to have vanished  a long time ago, to aliens inhabitants know as the Supreme rulers. The passengers get overwhelmed by the discovery that their crash was premeditated and realizing that they had no chance of being rescued.  Will they survive? How will they handle unforeseen threats? Who amongst the survivors will lead them to adapt? Will they succumb to the rule of the aliens or will they oppose them?
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A Fight for Survival - Mystery/Thriller novels & stories

A Fight for Survival

Brian Makara
In a secluded cabin in the woods, Ntsiki, Thabiso, and Sello find themselves trapped by a group of armed intruders with a dangerous agenda. The tension escalates as Sello defends his friends against the attackers, while Ntsiki and Thabiso navigate the chaos inside the cabin, trying to escape. After a series of harrowing encounters, Ntsiki and Thabiso manage to break through a locked back door just in time, while Sello continues to fight off the assailants. They flee into the snow-covered landscape, searching for safety. However, the danger is never far behind, and the trio faces multiple threats as they try to reach a nearby house for help. Despite the attackers' relentless pursuit, they remain determined to survive. The group makes their way through the woods, utilizing their wits and courage to evade capture. As they navigate their way to safety, they rely on each other for strength, friendship, and unwavering support. The story culminates in a tense and desperate flight through the forest, emphasizing themes of resilience, bravery, and the power of friendship in the face of danger. Ultimately, the trio’s bond is tested, but their resolve to escape their pursuers and find safety together drives them forward, illustrating the lengths one will go to protect loved ones.
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THE MAID - Mystery/Thriller novels & stories

THE MAID

Neche Felix
The Maid is a gripping tale of power, revenge, and an attraction that defies all reason. Julian and Juliana’s first encounter was anything but ordinary. A single misstep—Julian colliding into Juliana on her way to a high-stakes contract meeting—triggered a chain of events neither of them could have foreseen. Her drink spilled all over him. His ego refused to bend. In a moment of unfiltered rage, Juliana lashed out, unaware that the man she had just insulted held her career in his hands. When Julian retaliated by ensuring her contract was destroyed, Juliana’s world crumbled. Then came an unexpected offer—a new job, courtesy of his assistant. Desperate, she accepted, only to realize too late that she had walked straight into the lion’s den. She was now Julian’s personal cook, trapped in his house with no way out. What began as months of relentless torment soon spiraled into something far more dangerous. Beneath the surface of their battles, an undeniable tension simmered, blurring the lines between hatred and desire. Julian, the man who once sought to break her, found himself ensnared in a feeling he couldn’t control. She was supposed to be nothing more than a mere employee. Instead, she became an obsession he could no longer escape. But in a house built on secrets and hidden agendas, love might not be enough to save them from what lurks in the shadows.
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Ashes of the Soul Keeper - Mystery/Thriller novels & stories

Ashes of the Soul Keeper

Edward J. Jansen
Black Hollow is a town built on secrets, where the past lingers like smoke and whispers of the dead weave through the wind. When Evelyn Drake, a 32-year-old trauma psychologist, inherits her estranged grandmother's abandoned estate, she plans to sell it and never look back. But the house, once ravaged by an unexplained fire, holds a history as twisted as the town itself. Evelyn soon discovers that her grandmother, Vivienne Hale, was a Soul Keeper, a guardian of spirits trapped between life and death. Her return stirs something ancient and angry. The spirits of Black Hollow awaken, their vengeance unresolved. When burned corpses begin appearing, each victim bearing the same eerie mark, Evelyn realizes she’s entangled in a crime that refuses to stay buried. Teaming up with Detective Ethan Calloway, a hardened cop haunted by his own past, Evelyn must uncover a decades-old conspiracy, a forgotten fire, and the true purpose of the Soul Keeper’s legacy. But not every ghost seeks peace. Some crave revenge. And in the ashes of the past, a killer still walks among the living.
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