Mystery & Thriller
'A Slow Fire Burning,' Paula Hawkins's Darkest Mystery Yet, Is Beckoning
In her latest novel, about three women out for revenge, the best-selling author of 'The Girl on the Train' explores how our actions, justified or not, shape who we are.
The Biggest Mysteries & Thrillers of the Fall
The best listens, in my opinion, release in the fall. It clearly is blockbuster season, and a lot of creepier listens tend to come out in time for Halloween, which is my jam. To help you navigate the pile of titles, I queued up my list of top listens—check out my picks below!
The best audiobooks to uncover the magical world of the occult
Witchcraft, alchemy, magic, and divination, oh my! These audiobooks will take you deep into the spellbinding and widely misunderstood world of the occult.
6 Political Thrillers Penned by Political Figures
Even though Independence Day has passed, July still rings red, white, and blue in spirit as long as the fireworks are still going off in my neighborhood. With that specific noise in mind, what better way to distract yourself from the bangs and sparklers than with a nice volume-controlled listening list. These political thriller recommendations are penned by the very people who take part in protecting our democracy and country.
'The Other Black Girl' Nails Down What It's Like to Navigate a White Industry
In one of the year's most anticipated debuts, Zakiya Dalila Harris draws from her experiences in the publishing industry to craft an all-too-accurate suspense novel about the micro-horrors of being a person of color in the workplace.
Best Authors for Fans of Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood is one of the most iconic authors of all time, period. But if you've worked your way through all of her stellar audiobooks and don’t know where to go next, here are some listens by authors similar to Atwood that you will surely enjoy.
Twenty years and counting, Paul Holes works to solve "The Riddle of Emmon Bodfish"
The cold case investigator, famed for helping crack the Golden State Killer case, puzzles over the unsolved mystery that still haunts him in an absorbing new podcast.
Stacey Abrams asked what happens "While Justice Sleeps"—and a legal thriller was born
Set within the halls of the US Supreme Court, the prescient new suspense novel from the political leader and voting rights activist draws from moments in her own career.
These mystery series will take you right to the scene of the crime
From murder mysteries to private detective novels, these mystery series will have you sleuthing for the tiniest clues in the most unlikely places, all in standout audio format.
'The Lost Apothecary' Brews a Secret Sisterhood of Revenge
Sarah Penner intoxicates with her debut novel about a mysterious apothecary who supports oppressed women of 18th-century London through sinister means.
Mark Greaney's The Gray Man Zeroes In on the Details
Packed with heart-pounding realism and deep research, ‘Relentless’ ups the ante on the action in the writer’s best-selling Gray Man series.
After 'The Wreckage,' You Won’t Leave Unscathed
Audible Sessions podcast host Robin Morgan-Bentley's debut thriller spotlights issues around male mental health as one young man’s journey collides with an unsuspecting woman, changing them both forever.