Mystery’s New Megahits: Readers’ 48 Favorite Whodunits Of The Past 3 Years

The world of mystery novels has always been a thrilling and captivating genre, with readers devouring the latest whodunits and puzzling over the intricate plots and twists. In recent years, the genre has seen a resurgence in popularity, with a new crop of authors and titles emerging to captivate audiences. In this article, we’ll delve into the top 48 favorite whodunits of the past three years, as voted by readers.

The Rise of the Modern Whodunit

The traditional whodunit, popularized by authors like Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle, has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Modern authors have updated the classic formula, incorporating fresh perspectives, diverse characters, and innovative plot twists. This evolution has helped to attract a new generation of readers, who are drawn to the genre’s unique blend of suspense, intrigue, and intellectual challenge.

The Top 48 Whodunits of the Past 3 Years

After polling readers and scouring book reviews, we’ve compiled a list of the top 48 whodunits of the past three years. These titles represent the cream of the crop, with many having received critical acclaim, awards, and commercial success.

Top 10 Whodunits

1. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides: A psychological thriller about a famous painter who shoots her husband and refuses to speak, and the psychotherapist who becomes obsessed with uncovering her secrets.
2. The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton: A mind-bending, inventive mystery that follows Aiden Bishop, a man who wakes up each day in a different body, as he tries to solve the murder of the daughter of the manor house.
3. The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager: A suspenseful summer camp mystery about a woman who returns to the camp where her friends disappeared 15 years earlier, only to find herself in the middle of a new mystery.
4. The Witch Elm by Tana French: A haunting, atmospheric mystery that follows a young man who returns to his family’s ancestral home after a traumatic event, only to discover a mysterious skull in the garden.
5. The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths: A modern take on the Sherlock Holmes story, featuring a writer of horror stories who becomes embroiled in a real-life murder mystery.
6. The Devil in the Marshalsea by Antonia Hodgson: A historical mystery set in 18th-century London, following a young man who is accused of murder and must navigate the treacherous world of the Marshalsea debtors’ prison.
7. The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz: A unique, meta-mystery that blurs the lines between fiction and reality, as a detective investigates a murder that may or may not have happened.
8. The Blind by A.F. Brady: A psychological thriller about a woman who is accused of murdering her husband, but claims to have no memory of the event.
9. The Other Mrs. Miller by Allison Dickson: A twisty, domestic thriller about a woman who discovers that her husband is leading a double life.
10. The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda: A suspenseful mystery about a woman who becomes embroiled in a mystery when a weekend getaway with friends turns deadly.

The Next 38 Whodunits

11. The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
12. The Au Pair by Emma Rous
13. The Stranger by Harlan Coben
14. The 17th Suspect by James Patterson
15. The President is Missing by Bill Clinton and James Patterson
16. The Poison Tree by Erin Kelly
17. The Other Daughter by Lauren Willig
18. The Last Equation of Isaac Severy by Nova Jacobs
19. The Blind Spot by Judy Mercer
20. The Secrets You Keep by Kate White
21. The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
22. The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine
23. The Other Woman by Sandie Jones
24. The Rumor by Lesley Kara
25. The Family Secret by Kerry Kaya
26. The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
27. The Phantom Tree by Nicola Cornick
28. The Lost Ones by Sheena Kamal
29. The Devil’s Claw by Lara Dearman
30. The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor
31. The Taking of Annie Thorne by C.J. Tudor
32. The Poison Tree by Erin Kelly
33. The Other Mrs. Miller by Allison Dickson
34. The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda
35. The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths
36. The Devil in the Marshalsea by Antonia Hodgson
37. The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz
38. The Blind by A.F. Brady
39. The Other Daughter by Lauren Willig
40. The Last Equation of Isaac Severy by Nova Jacobs
41. The Blind Spot by Judy Mercer
42. The Secrets You Keep by Kate White
43. The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
44. The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine
45. The Other Woman by Sandie Jones
46. The Rumor by Lesley Kara
47. The Family Secret by Kerry Kaya
48. The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell

The Future of Whodunits

As we look to the future, it’s clear that the whodunit genre is in good hands. With a new crop of talented authors and innovative titles, readers can expect many more hours of suspenseful entertainment. Whether you’re a fan of classic whodunits or modern psychological thrillers, there’s something on this list for everyone.

So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and get ready to puzzle over the latest whodunits. With these 48 titles, you’ll be spoiled for choice!