All the exciting new mystery books that came out this year

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From crumbling Gothic mansions to deserted islands to suburban neighborhoods with a dark side, the best mystery-thriller books of 2022 will take you to spooky places this year. However, 2022 is also shaping up to be the year of cozy mystery. While the genre - which is known for mixing murder and laughs - has always been loved by its fans, it's about to make its mark on the mainstream thanks to highly anticipated new releases from Jesse Q. Sutanto, Gigi Pandian and Mia P. Manansala.

Are you more of a fan of twisty thrillers? Then this year has plenty of new releases to keep you happy too. Get ready for new reads like Mia P. Manansala, Megan Shepherd, Lev AC Rosen, Lucy Foley, Ruth Wilson, Riley Sager and Alex Finlay. Once you add debut novels from authors eager to make their mark on the genre, it becomes clear that there is no shortage of excellent thrillers and mystery books at a bookstore (or e-reader) near you. p>

Ready to dive into mystery and chaos? Then read the list of all the mystery and thriller books you need to add to your ever-growing TBR this year.

—Additional reporting by Alicia Geigel and Iyana Jones