There is nothing like a good ol’ cup of coffee, a warm bed, and a great mystery book to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the evening. As the winter season concludes and the holiday spirit withers away, it is time to enjoy the chilly weather alongside an equally chilling suspense novel..

If you feel the same way about mystery books, then buckle up because you are about to join us as we take a ride down mysteryville looking at some of the best books in this genre.

1. Stieg Larsson – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

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You may have seen the name of this book mentioned often and there is a very good reason for that. “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” has been a tremendous commercial success and the crime-fiction novel takes readers on an unforgettable ride with its mystery, drama, and revenge theme, all in one book. So it comes as no surprise that the book now also has its own film adaptation.

Starring Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig, the movie is just as good, if not better than its written counterpart. But before you hop on Netflix to download the film, we recommend you savor the story in its natural essence first with the exceptionally-written novel.

2. Patricia Highsmith – Strangers on a Train

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If you are a fan of mysteries involving public transport, this book is definitely going to be your all-time favorite in this particular genre. The classic mystery narrates the story of several strangers who are traveling  in a train while also plotting each other’s murder. Talk about a rough ride.

3. Truman Capote – In Cold Blood

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Have you ever seen a really scary movie and then feel a shiver run down your spine when the it ends with the phrase ‘based on a true story?.’ Well, the same can also be said about “In Cold Blood.” The book follows the aftermath of the 1959 Clutter family murders which novelists Truman Capote and Harper Lee later researched to bring you a chilling true mystery novel.

4.  A.J Finn – The Woman in the Window

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Have you ever scrolled through Netflix and discovered a movie by the same name? You should know that the movie is based on A.J Finn’s Mystery novel ‘The Woman in the Window’. This book is going to keep you up past your bedtime but for all the right reasons. You can also check out the movie and Amy Adams's stellar performance as it’s main protagonist.