Mystery, Thriller & True Crime

Classic whodunits, heart-pounding psychological thrillers, vintage gothic horror, and real-life crime investigations.

Locked-Room Puzzles & Manor Murders

  • Front cover of The Mediterranean Caper by Clive Cussler, used very good condition hardcover edition (Action adventure thriller novel).

    The Mediterranean Caper by Clive Cussler

    The Mediterranean Caper by Clive Cussler

    Fehmerling Books
    $18.00 USD
    $18.00 USD
  • Front cover of The Fallen Man by Tony Hillerman, vintage very good condition hardcover edition (Mystery & police procedural novel).

    The Fallen Man by Tony Hillerman

    The Fallen Man by Tony Hillerman

    Fehmerling Books
    $20.00 USD
    $20.00 USD
  • Front cover of The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge in Like New paperback condition, featuring gold foil title lettering beneath a peeled apple hanging from a dark branch with inscribed text.

    The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge

    The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge

    Fehmerling Books
    $16.00 USD
    $16.00 USD
  • Front cover dust jacket of Games Untold by Jennifer Lynn Barnes in Like New hardcover condition, featuring gold metallic title lettering over warm amber and copper filigree art with roses, a sword, and pearl jewelry.

    Games Untold by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

    Games Untold by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

    Fehmerling Books
    $25.00 USD
    $25.00 USD
  • Front cover of The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes in Like New paperback condition, featuring bold metallic title lettering surrounded by dark green vine filigree, a glowing lantern, a gold crown, and a pocket watch.

    The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

    The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

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    $12.00 USD
    $12.00 USD
  • Front cover of The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes in Like New paperback condition, featuring metallic gold title lettering over crimson red artwork with chess pieces, dark roses, and a burning candle.

    The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

    The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

    Fehmerling Books
    $11.00 USD
    $11.00 USD
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Psychological Tension & Cat-and-Mouse

  • The front cover of the paperback Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris, featuring a dark blue and black design with a close-up of a single, intense human eye peering through a mask.

    Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris

    Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris

    Fehmerling Books
    $9.00 USD
    $9.00 USD
  • Trouble Shooter (Hopalong Cassidy Novel) by Louis L'Amour - Front Cover - Fehmerling Books

    Trouble Shooter (Hopalong Cassidy Novel) by Louis L'Amour

    Trouble Shooter (Hopalong Cassidy Novel) by Louis L'Amour

    Fehmerling Books
    $15.00 USD
    $15.00 USD
  • The Joke by Milan Kundera - Front Cover - Fehmerling Books

    The Joke by Milan Kundera

    The Joke by Milan Kundera

    Fehmerling Books
    $18.00 USD
    $18.00 USD
  • Front cover view of A Time for Mercy by John Grisham centered on a neutral light gray background. Creasing and chipping present in the bottom left corner.

    A Time for Mercy by John Grisham

    A Time for Mercy by John Grisham

    Fehmerling Books
    $13.00 USD
    $13.00 USD
  • Front cover view of The Housemaid by Freida McFadden centered on a neutral light gray background. Creasing on the top left corner and near the spine.

    The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

    The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

    Fehmerling Books
    $15.00 USD
    $15.00 USD
  • Just Like Mother by Anne Heltzel - Fehmerling Books

    Just Like Mother by Anne Heltzel

    Just Like Mother by Anne Heltzel

    Fehmerling Books
    $14.00 USD
    $14.00 USD
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Gothic Dread & Atmospheric Chills

  • Front cover of Local Anaesthetic by Günter Grass, vintage 1970 Fawcett Crest acceptable condition mass market paperback edition (Literary fiction).

    Local Anaesthetic by Günter Grass

    Local Anaesthetic by Günter Grass

    Fehmerling Books
    $16.00 USD
    $16.00 USD
  • Front cover of A Nice Place To Live by Robert C. Sloane, vintage 1981 Crown Publishers very good condition paperback 1st edition (Horror & Gothic novel).

    A Nice Place To Live by Robert C. Sloane

    A Nice Place To Live by Robert C. Sloane

    Fehmerling Books
    $22.00 USD
    $22.00 USD
  • The dark blue front cover of the paperback In the Night Room by Peter Straub, featuring silver and red embossed title text below an image of a shadowy figure in a doorway.

    In the Night Room by Peter Straub

    In the Night Room by Peter Straub

    Fehmerling Books
    $9.00 USD
    $9.00 USD
  • The front cover of the paperback Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris, featuring a dark blue and black design with a close-up of a single, intense human eye peering through a mask.

    Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris

    Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris

    Fehmerling Books
    $9.00 USD
    $9.00 USD
  • "HOLLYWOOD CAN BE MURDER." The front cover of Katie Alender's Young Adult thriller, Famous Last Words, features a cinematic and eerie image of a girl lying on a vintage iron bed that appears to be floating on dark, misty water. The bold, tall serif typography in dark red stands out against a pale, textured background, perfectly capturing the atmospheric, ghostly suspense and "glamour-meets-grit" aesthetic of the story.

    Famous Last Words by Katie Alender

    Famous Last Words by Katie Alender

    Fehmerling Books
    $13.00 USD
    $13.00 USD
  • Front cover view of Thick As Thieves by Sandra Brown centered on a neutral light gray background. Chipping and creasing to the bottom left corner. Small dent on the bottom left.

    Thick As Thieves by Sandra Brown

    Thick As Thieves by Sandra Brown

    Fehmerling Books
    $13.00 USD
    $13.00 USD
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Explore All Mystery, Thriller & Crime Titles

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  • Front cover view of In Desperation by Rick Mofina centered on a neutral light gray background.

    In Desperation by Rick Mofina

    In Desperation by Rick Mofina

    Fehmerling Books
    $9.00 USD
    $9.00 USD
  • Front cover view of The Columbus Affair by Steve Berry centered on a neutral light gray background.

    The Columbus Affair by Steve Berry

    The Columbus Affair by Steve Berry

    Fehmerling Books
    $13.00 USD
    $13.00 USD
  • Front cover view of Wash This Blood Clean from My Hand Fred Vargas centered on a neutral light gray background.

    Wash This Blood Clean from My Hand Fred Vargas

    Wash This Blood Clean from My Hand Fred Vargas

    Fehmerling Books
    $13.00 USD
    $13.00 USD
  • Front cover view of Juror #3 by James Patterson centered on a neutral light gray background.

    Juror #3 by James Patterson

    Juror #3 by James Patterson

    Fehmerling Books
    $9.00 USD
    $9.00 USD
  • Front cover view of Trust Me by Hank Phillippi Ryan centered on a neutral light gray background. Chipping is present along the edges of the cover.

    Trust Me by Hank Phillippi Ryan

    Trust Me by Hank Phillippi Ryan

    Fehmerling Books
    $9.00 USD
    $9.00 USD
  • Front cover view of Liar Liar by James Patterson & Candice Fox centered on a neutral light gray background. Chipping present along the bottom edge of the front cover.

    Liar Liar by James Patterson & Candice Fox

    Liar Liar by James Patterson & Candice Fox

    Fehmerling Books
    $9.00 USD
    $9.00 USD
  • Front cover view of Since We Fell by Dennis Lehane centered on a neutral light gray background.

    Since We Fell by Dennis Lehane

    Since We Fell by Dennis Lehane

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    $13.00 USD
    $13.00 USD
  • Front cover view of Torn Apart by Shane Gericke centered on a neutral light gray background.

    Torn Apart by Shane Gericke

    Torn Apart by Shane Gericke

    Fehmerling Books
    $9.00 USD
    $9.00 USD
  • Front cover view of Buried Secrets by Joseph Finder centered on a neutral light gray background.

    Buried Secrets by Joseph Finder

    Buried Secrets by Joseph Finder

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    $11.00 USD
    $11.00 USD
  • Front cover view of Candyland by Ed McBain centered on a neutral light gray background.

    Candyland by Ed McBain

    Candyland by Ed McBain

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    $9.00 USD
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  • Front cover view of Opening Moves by Steven James centered on a neutral light gray background. Chipping is present along the bottom edge of the front cover.

    Opening Moves by Steven James

    Opening Moves by Steven James

    Fehmerling Books
    $9.00 USD
    $9.00 USD
  • Front cover view of True Blue by David Baldacci centered on a neutral light gray background.

    True Blue by David Baldacci

    True Blue by David Baldacci

    Fehmerling Books
    $11.00 USD
    $11.00 USD
  • Front cover view of Exile by Richard North Patterson centered on a neutral light gray background. Chipping around the edges of the front cover. Creasing to the top and bottom right corners.

    Exile by Richard North Patterson

    Exile by Richard North Patterson

    Fehmerling Books
    $9.00 USD
    $9.00 USD
  • Front cover view of Devil's Plaything by Matt Richtel centered on a neutral light gray background. Creasing is present along the spine edge.

    Devil's Plaything by Matt Richtel

    Devil's Plaything by Matt Richtel

    Fehmerling Books
    $9.00 USD
    $9.00 USD
  • Front cover view of Ambush by James Patterson centered on a neutral light gray background. Chipping is present on the bottom edge and top corner of the front cover.

    Ambush by James Patterson

    Ambush by James Patterson

    Fehmerling Books
    $9.00 USD
    $9.00 USD
  • The Devil's Punchbowl by Greg Iles - Fehmerling Books

    The Devil's Punchbowl by Greg Iles

    The Devil's Punchbowl by Greg Iles

    Fehmerling Books
    $11.00 USD
    $11.00 USD
There is nothing better than a book that refuses to let you turn off the bedside lamp. This department gathers our entire mystery room, pairing Golden Age detective paperbacks with gritty investigative journalism, cat-and-mouse thrillers, and spooky gothic tales.



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