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General Recommendations

The Best Mysteries and Thrillers of 2024, chosen by Multcolib Staff

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Recommendations from Multnomah County Library staff. Click on a title to find all available formats.

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Blood at the Root

Blood at the Root

by Williams, LaDarrion

Book - 2024

Highly recommended if you're a fan of fantasy and mystery and stories about trying to unlock your destiny. The author builds space and agency for black characters. Isabel S. Highly recommended if you're a fan of fantasy and mystery and stories about trying to unlock your destiny. The author builds space and agency for black characters. Isabel S. Show less

Highly recommended if you're a fan of fantasy and mystery and stories about trying to unlock your destiny. The author builds space and agency for black characters. Isabel S. Highly recommended if you're a fan of fantasy and mystery and stories about trying to unlock your destiny. The author builds space and agency for black characters. Isabel S. Show less

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Bride

Bride

by Hazelwood, Ali

Book - 2024

Vampires! Werewolves! Romance! oh my! Lana S. Vampires! Werewolves! Romance! oh my! Lana S. Show less

Vampires! Werewolves! Romance! oh my! Lana S. Vampires! Werewolves! Romance! oh my! Lana S. Show less

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Cahokia Jazz

Cahokia Jazz

A Novel

by Spufford, Francis

Book - 2024

Love detective mysteries? Alternative history? Fantasies based on indigenous ruins? Jazz? If you said yes to any of these, this is the ultimate crossover ...Show more Love detective mysteries? Alternative history? Fantasies based on indigenous ruins? Jazz? If you said yes to any of these, this is the ultimate crossover book for you. Great to listen to for that hard-boiled detective feel, great to read for all the interwoven details. Heidi H. Show less

Love detective mysteries? Alternative history? Fantasies based on indigenous ruins? Jazz? If you said yes to any of these, this is the ultimate crossover ...Show more Love detective mysteries? Alternative history? Fantasies based on indigenous ruins? Jazz? If you said yes to any of these, this is the ultimate crossover book for you. Great to listen to for that hard-boiled detective feel, great to read for all the interwoven details. Heidi H. Show less

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Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies

Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies

A Novel

by Mack, Catherine

Book - 2024

Part Agatha Christie, part People magazine, part White Lotus; a fun and twisty mystery that made me want to book a destination vacation despite all the murders! Jennifer W. Part Agatha Christie, part People magazine, part White Lotus; a fun and twisty mystery that made me want to book a destination vacation despite all the murders! Jennifer W. Show less

Part Agatha Christie, part People magazine, part White Lotus; a fun and twisty mystery that made me want to book a destination vacation despite all the murders! Jennifer W. Part Agatha Christie, part People magazine, part White Lotus; a fun and twisty mystery that made me want to book a destination vacation despite all the murders! Jennifer W. Show less

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Here One Moment

Here One Moment

A Novel

by Moriarty, Liane

Book - 2024

What's fun about a Liane Moriarty book, no matter the subject, is how she explores and revels in human connection, in the idiosyncratic, warm and funny bonds between people. Diana A. What's fun about a Liane Moriarty book, no matter the subject, is how she explores and revels in human connection, in the idiosyncratic, warm and funny bonds between people. Diana A. Show less

What's fun about a Liane Moriarty book, no matter the subject, is how she explores and revels in human connection, in the idiosyncratic, warm and funny bonds between people. Diana A. What's fun about a Liane Moriarty book, no matter the subject, is how she explores and revels in human connection, in the idiosyncratic, warm and funny bonds between people. Diana A. Show less

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I Was A Teenage Slasher

I Was A Teenage Slasher

by Jones, Stephen Graham

Book - 2024

Jones is a prolific horror writer and it is always exciting when he puts out a new one. -Michael FB. Funny, self-aware, and full of gory vengeance. A f...Show more Jones is a prolific horror writer and it is always exciting when he puts out a new one. -Michael FB. Funny, self-aware, and full of gory vengeance. A fun homage to the slasher genre that intentionally leans heavy into tropes but remains unique and spooky. Will satiate urges for those nostalgic for the 90s. -Marten M. Show less

Jones is a prolific horror writer and it is always exciting when he puts out a new one. -Michael FB. Funny, self-aware, and full of gory vengeance. A f...Show more Jones is a prolific horror writer and it is always exciting when he puts out a new one. -Michael FB. Funny, self-aware, and full of gory vengeance. A fun homage to the slasher genre that intentionally leans heavy into tropes but remains unique and spooky. Will satiate urges for those nostalgic for the 90s. -Marten M. Show less

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Lights Out

Lights Out

by Allen, Navessa

eBook - 2024

Fans of "Butcher and Blackbird" and "Haunting Adeline" will enjoy this book about a trauma nurse and the masked man who loves her. -Emmelia M. Fans of "Butcher and Blackbird" and "Haunting Adeline" will enjoy this book about a trauma nurse and the masked man who loves her. -Emmelia M. Show less

Fans of "Butcher and Blackbird" and "Haunting Adeline" will enjoy this book about a trauma nurse and the masked man who loves her. -Emmelia M. Fans of "Butcher and Blackbird" and "Haunting Adeline" will enjoy this book about a trauma nurse and the masked man who loves her. -Emmelia M. Show less

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Little Rot

Little Rot

by Emezi, Akwaeke

Book - 2024

A breakup quickly gets out of hand. Dark sides are revealed and explored. This read is unhinged and nonstop! -Lana S. A breakup quickly gets out of hand. Dark sides are revealed and explored. This read is unhinged and nonstop! -Lana S. Show less

A breakup quickly gets out of hand. Dark sides are revealed and explored. This read is unhinged and nonstop! -Lana S. A breakup quickly gets out of hand. Dark sides are revealed and explored. This read is unhinged and nonstop! -Lana S. Show less

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My Favorite Thing Is Monsters

My Favorite Thing Is Monsters

Book Two

by Ferris, Emil

Graphic Novel - 2024

Touching, offbeat, heavy at times, with truly amazing artwork that blends pulp horror magazine covers and old masterpieces. Your heart will go out to young Karen, who wants to be a werewolf and a detective in 1960s Chicago. Erika B. Touching, offbeat, heavy at times, with truly amazing artwork that blends pulp horror magazine covers and old masterpieces. Your heart will go out to young Karen, who wants to be a werewolf and a detective in 1960s Chicago. Erika B. Show less

Touching, offbeat, heavy at times, with truly amazing artwork that blends pulp horror magazine covers and old masterpieces. Your heart will go out to young Karen, who wants to be a werewolf and a detective in 1960s Chicago. Erika B. Touching, offbeat, heavy at times, with truly amazing artwork that blends pulp horror magazine covers and old masterpieces. Your heart will go out to young Karen, who wants to be a werewolf and a detective in 1960s Chicago. Erika B. Show less

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Nightwatching

Nightwatching

by Sierra, Tracy

Book - 2024

This thriller begins when an intruder breaks into the main character's house during a snowstorm, and she and her small children hide from him. I was liste...Show more This thriller begins when an intruder breaks into the main character's house during a snowstorm, and she and her small children hide from him. I was listening to the audiobook as I walked home from work, and it was so gripping that I forgot where I was and walked right past my house. -Diana A. Show less

This thriller begins when an intruder breaks into the main character's house during a snowstorm, and she and her small children hide from him. I was liste...Show more This thriller begins when an intruder breaks into the main character's house during a snowstorm, and she and her small children hide from him. I was listening to the audiobook as I walked home from work, and it was so gripping that I forgot where I was and walked right past my house. -Diana A. Show less

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One of Us Knows

One of Us Knows

A Thriller

by Cole, Alyssa

Book - 2024

Such a good, scary thriller about a character with multiple personalities. Each chapter is from the perspective of a different personality. Well written and told if you like horror. - Lori M. Such a good, scary thriller about a character with multiple personalities. Each chapter is from the perspective of a different personality. Well written and told if you like horror. - Lori M. Show less

Such a good, scary thriller about a character with multiple personalities. Each chapter is from the perspective of a different personality. Well written and told if you like horror. - Lori M. Such a good, scary thriller about a character with multiple personalities. Each chapter is from the perspective of a different personality. Well written and told if you like horror. - Lori M. Show less

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Our Hideous Progeny

Our Hideous Progeny

A Novel

by McGill, C. E.

Book - 2023

A fresh take on Frankenstein. A very straightforward read that takes surprising turns. It has a feminist perspective that flows naturally through the story. -James V. A fresh take on Frankenstein. A very straightforward read that takes surprising turns. It has a feminist perspective that flows naturally through the story. -James V. Show less

A fresh take on Frankenstein. A very straightforward read that takes surprising turns. It has a feminist perspective that flows naturally through the story. -James V. A fresh take on Frankenstein. A very straightforward read that takes surprising turns. It has a feminist perspective that flows naturally through the story. -James V. Show less

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The Framed Women of Ardemore House

The Framed Women of Ardemore House

A Novel

by Schillace, Brandy

Book - 2024

A missing painting, murky ancestors, a famous but dilapidated garden, blackmail, murder, and an outsider protagonist reinventing her life -- what more does a reader need? -Emily-Jane D. A missing painting, murky ancestors, a famous but dilapidated garden, blackmail, murder, and an outsider protagonist reinventing her life -- what more does a reader need? -Emily-Jane D. Show less

A missing painting, murky ancestors, a famous but dilapidated garden, blackmail, murder, and an outsider protagonist reinventing her life -- what more does a reader need? -Emily-Jane D. A missing painting, murky ancestors, a famous but dilapidated garden, blackmail, murder, and an outsider protagonist reinventing her life -- what more does a reader need? -Emily-Jane D. Show less

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The God of the Woods

The God of the Woods

by Moore, Liz

Book - 2024

Immersive and atmospheric, this dual mystery of missing siblings from a summer camp, a decade and a half apart, unfurls deliberately and with skill. You w...Show more Immersive and atmospheric, this dual mystery of missing siblings from a summer camp, a decade and a half apart, unfurls deliberately and with skill. You won't be able to put it down. -Kady F. Wonderfully written with shifting points of view and time jumps; engaging double mystery set in an Adirondacks summer camp in the 60s and 70s. So well crafted, I was immediately hooked. -Michelle F. Show less

Immersive and atmospheric, this dual mystery of missing siblings from a summer camp, a decade and a half apart, unfurls deliberately and with skill. You w...Show more Immersive and atmospheric, this dual mystery of missing siblings from a summer camp, a decade and a half apart, unfurls deliberately and with skill. You won't be able to put it down. -Kady F. Wonderfully written with shifting points of view and time jumps; engaging double mystery set in an Adirondacks summer camp in the 60s and 70s. So well crafted, I was immediately hooked. -Michelle F. Show less

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The Tainted Cup

The Tainted Cup

by Bennett, Robert Jackson

Book - 2024

A page-turner mystery with fun characters set in a fascinating, richly detailed, and frequently horrific world. A fresh and fun take on the mystery and fa...Show more A page-turner mystery with fun characters set in a fascinating, richly detailed, and frequently horrific world. A fresh and fun take on the mystery and fantasy genres! -- John W. I'm there for any sci-fi or fantasy that's blended with mystery. -Heid S. Show less

A page-turner mystery with fun characters set in a fascinating, richly detailed, and frequently horrific world. A fresh and fun take on the mystery and fa...Show more A page-turner mystery with fun characters set in a fascinating, richly detailed, and frequently horrific world. A fresh and fun take on the mystery and fantasy genres! -- John W. I'm there for any sci-fi or fantasy that's blended with mystery. -Heid S. Show less

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These Deadly Prophecies

These Deadly Prophecies

by Tang, Andrea

Book - 2024

I love a fantasy that plays with tropes. Powerful magicians, family secrets, and murder are all on the menu along with plenty of crab cakes. -Rachel T. I love a fantasy that plays with tropes. Powerful magicians, family secrets, and murder are all on the menu along with plenty of crab cakes. -Rachel T. Show less

I love a fantasy that plays with tropes. Powerful magicians, family secrets, and murder are all on the menu along with plenty of crab cakes. -Rachel T. I love a fantasy that plays with tropes. Powerful magicians, family secrets, and murder are all on the menu along with plenty of crab cakes. -Rachel T. Show less

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Trouble in Queenstown

Trouble in Queenstown

by Pitts, Delia

Book - 2024

Every PI knows that divorce cases are your bread and butter. When you add the vagaries of a local political dynasty, hidden spousal abuse, and not-so-hidden racism, well, it begins to seem like you're punishing yourself, doesn't it? -Emily-Jane D. Every PI knows that divorce cases are your bread and butter. When you add the vagaries of a local political dynasty, hidden spousal abuse, and not-so-hidden racism, well, it begins to seem like you're punishing yourself, doesn't it? -Emily-Jane D. Show less

Every PI knows that divorce cases are your bread and butter. When you add the vagaries of a local political dynasty, hidden spousal abuse, and not-so-hidden racism, well, it begins to seem like you're punishing yourself, doesn't it? -Emily-Jane D. Every PI knows that divorce cases are your bread and butter. When you add the vagaries of a local political dynasty, hidden spousal abuse, and not-so-hidden racism, well, it begins to seem like you're punishing yourself, doesn't it? -Emily-Jane D. Show less

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