15 Mystery Books to Keep You Guessing Until the Last Page

15 Mystery Books to Keep You Guessing Until the Last Page

Here are 15 Mystery Books to Keep You Guessing Until the Last Page.

The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown

The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown

The original mystery novel that you won’t be able to put down until you’ve finished it, this one follows symbologist Robert Langdon.

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

This famous Poirot novel follows detective Hercules Poirot’s attempt to solve a murder on board the Orient Express.

The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler

This book follows detective Philip Marlowe, as he tries to investigate the kidnapping of the daughter of former billionaire with a failing health.

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

This is the story of Camille Preaker, a reporter who must reconcile with the past for professional duties.

In the Woods by Tana French

In the Woods by Tana French

This is a spine chilling story of three children who go missing in 1984 Dublin. Of these, only one is found with bloody boots and no memory of the incident.

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

This true crime novel doubles as a mystery and follows the brutal murder of the Clutter family in Kansas in 1959.

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

This psychological thriller mystery is the story of Rachel, who catches the same train every morning and feels like she knows everyone she sees everyday.

The Narrow Bed by Sophie Hannah

The Narrow Bed by Sophie Hannah

This novel follows stand up comedian Kim Tribbeck who has received a white book that four other victims of a gruesome murder also possessed.

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

This acclaimed mystery follows Alicia, who lives a seemingly perfect life as a fashion photographer’ wife. They’re wealthy, happy and in love.

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley

This follows Flavia de Luce, a wealthy boy with a keen interest in poison.

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

This novel hard to explain verbally but great to read. It follows several people and several crimes – mothers, daughters, students, friends, exes and more.

The Dry by Jane Harper

The Dry by Jane Harper

The title of the novel refers to a massive drought that has ravaged a farming community of Kiewarra. And the story follows the brutal murder of three people in a local family.

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle

Sherlock Holmes couldn’t have not made it to his list. Doyle’s novel follows Holmes as he investigates a scintillating mystery on the moors.

The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett

The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett

This novel is the story of a weird mystery where Miss Wonderley hires Sam Spade to track down her missing sister.

The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy

The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy

This historical fiction novel doubles as a mystery and explores the time and locale of the French Revolution.