There’s something for a wide range of readers in May’s new mystery and thriller books, whether you like following an older amateur sleuth or the trope of a billionaire’s children being suspected of his murder. A magician tries to prove her innocence in a cozy mystery for cat lovers, and a gay secret society makes for a fun, wild read. Louise Penny’s new standalone spy thriller is out this month, co-written with Canadian journalist Mellissa Fung. There’s YA and middle grade mysteries, the only library in the world you may not want to get locked in, and more! It’s another good month to be a mystery and thriller reader, so pick a book, get in your favorite reading spot, and start solving some mysteries.
New Mysteries and Thrillers Out May 2026
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