We’re in what might be a real golden age for mysteries and thrillers. Writers like Richard Osman and Janice Hallett are turning out new classics every year, and tried-and-true tropes (such as locked-room mysteries and crime procedurals) have earned exciting, expansive refreshes as both established and debut authors alike push the boundaries of what defines a “mystery-thriller.” Some of these stories are cozy and comforting; others lean terrifying, bending into horror. Some play clear homage to literary greats like Agatha Christie; others have invented their own lanes. You might recognize names such as Anthony Horowitz and Ruth Ware on this list, but debut writers, too—such as Jinwoo Park ( Oxford Soju Club ) and Louise Hegarty ( Fair Play )—prove ones to watch. As the year winds towa

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