A book is at the center of the puzzle. - bookbub.com
The Bookman's Tale by 
The Case of the Missing Books by 
The Eyre Affair by 
The Forgers by 
Homicide in Hardcover by 
The Last Bookaneer by 
Murder Is Binding by 
The Rule of Four by 
The Silkworm by 
The Thirteenth Tale by Mystery is a literary genre in which the cause (or causes) of a mysterious happening, often a crime, is gradually revealed by the hero or heroine; this is accomplished through a mixture of intelligence, ingenuity, the logical interpretation of evidence, and sometimes sheer luck.
Whether it’s twisting plots, wracking psychological tension, new versions of noir, sensitive explorations of contemporary themes like race and the environment, or characters who won’t let you quit them, this year’s top crime novels—reviewed in Booklist from May 1, 2020, through April 15, 2021—have something for every mystery-loving reader.
Blacktop Wasteland by 
Confessions on The 7:45 by 
Dead of Winter by 
Hummingbird Salamander by 
The Searcher by 
The Shadows by 
The Survivors by 
Take It Back by 
Too Good to Be True by 
When No One Is Watching by Awarded by the Mystery Writers of America, for distinguished work in the mystery genre: novels, television, and motion pictures. April 28, 2022
Last Call : a true story of love, lust, and murder in queer New Yor by The Agatha Awards honor the traditional mystery—books best typified by the works of Agatha Christie—and are awarded annually by Malice Domestic, Ltd. July 17, 2021
Phantom Lady : Hollywood producer Joan Harrison, the forgotten woman behind Hitchcock by The Anthony Award is named for the late Anthony Boucher (William Anthony Parker White), well-known writer and critic from the New York Times, who helped found the Mystery Writers of America. Awarded Aug 30, 2021
Unspeakable Acts : true tales of crime, murder, deceit, and obsession by Each year the members of Mystery Readers International nominate and vote for their favorite mysteries. (Nov. 2021)
