35 Best Mystery Book Podcasts

1. The Hobcast Book Show

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Podcast from Hobeck Books founders Adrian Hobart and Rebecca Collins, UK-based independent publisher of crime, thrillers, mystery, and suspense fiction. We discuss the challenges of running a creative start-up in the pandemic world and hear from authors and publishing experts about the best approaches to writing and producing great books.MORE Producer/Network Adrian Hobart
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2. Read or Dead

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Read or Dead is a bi-weekly show dedicated to the worlds of mystery and thriller literature. Tune in to listen to the podcast hosted by Katie and Rincey.
Hosts Katie McLain Horner, Kendra Winchester
Producer/Network Book Riot
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 879.5KTwitter 264.1KInstagram 300.6K Avg Length 48 min Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

3. Shedunnit

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Unravelling the mysteries behind classic detective stories
Host Caroline Crampton
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 1.7KTwitter 3.2KInstagram 5K Avg Length 36 min Get Email Contact

4. Unexplained

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Bestselling Author Steph Young has appeared on national radio with tales of unexplained mysteries.Do you love cryptic & intriguing true tales of Unexplained Mysteries? Join bestselling author Steph Young for some truly mysterious cases & the cast of characters who star in them. Each episode looks at baffling mysteries, and the clues left behind. Baffling cases, cryptic clues, and the Unexplained Mysteries behind them.MORE Host Steph Young
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 547Twitter 1.3K Avg Length 31 min Since Apr 2017 Get Email Contact

5. Thrillers by the Bookclub Pod

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Thrillers by the Bookclub Pod is a space to talk all things thriller, mystery, and true crime. We want you to feel like you're sitting down for a creepy book club meeting with old friends. Each week we will talk about a thriller book, give recommendations, and chat about all things thriller.MORE Hosts Chelsea, Olivia Day Wallace
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6. The Cozy Mystery Book Club

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Welcome To YouTube's First Cozy Mystery Book Club. Each month we celebrate cozy mysteries and read the first cozy in a series. Then at the end of the month, we discuss our read of the month live. Now you can listen to our monthly livestream discussions as podcast episodes.MORE Host Angela Maria Hart
Producer/Network Angela Maria Hart
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 4.4KInstagram 12.3K Avg Length 92 min Get Email Contact

7. Menace II Book Society

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A year ago, JaLessa Shantel had been trying to convince Charisse to give audiobooks a try. She finally wore her down and now they buddy listen/read a wide range of books, mostly YA mystery/thriller and romance with a sprinkle of grown folk business. Join these friends bi-weekly as they discuss their recent reads, the books they read separately, and whatever else is on their minds.MORE Hosts Charisse Fagan, JaLessa Shantel
Producer/Network Menace II Book Society
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8. Mystery Books Podcast

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A podcast devoted to helping readers discover new mystery books. Hosted by USA Today bestselling mystery author Sara Rosett.
Host Sara Rosett
Producer/Network Sara Rosett
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 1.7KTwitter 1.7KInstagram 2.5K Avg Length 30 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

9. Speaking of Mysteries

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A podcast for lovers of mysteries and thrillers. Listen to interviews with best-selling authors as well as new talents by Nancie Clare and Leslie Klinger.
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10. The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon

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Two friends, bonded by our love of murder mystery novels, read and discuss books of the genre, whilst taking tips forward from the fictional detectives for our own amateur sleuthing careers.
Producer/Network Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight
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11. Clued in Mystery Podcast

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The Clued-in Mystery podcast explores the mystery and the different ways we enjoy the genre through books, TV, film, and podcasts. Your hosts Brook Peterson and Sarah M Stephen love reading, watching, listening to, and talking about mysteries. Join us as we celebrate good mysteries everywhere.MORE Producer/Network Clued in Mystery
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12. Mystery Book Discussion Group

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Mystery Book Discussion Group on Accessible World. Meets the fourth Sunday of each month at 5pm Eastern. Facilitator leads the discussion of that month's mystery book. Sponsored by Helping Hands for the Blind.MORE Producer/Network Unknown
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13. Murder Book

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Sam Little, the FBI's most prolific serial killer roamed free for five decades, murdering women at will. But in 2012 he came to the attention of Detective Mitzi Roberts and everything changed. This opportunistic killer had long stayed below law enforcement radar because of the victims he chose: Women from the fringe drug users and sex workers paid little attention to by society.MORE Host Michael Connelly
Producer/Network Michael Connelly
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 1.6KTwitter 2.1K Avg Length 38 min Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

14. Phoebe Reads a Mystery

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Phoebe reads a chapter from a mystery novel every day. Tune in to listen to something new every time from the host Phoebe Judge.
Host Phoebe Judge
Producer/Network Criminal Productions
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 16.9KTwitter 1.3KInstagram 7.6K Avg Length 19 min Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

15. Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine's Podcast

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AHMM introduces The Hitchcock Podcast Series. Each month we post a new reading of a favorite story from our archives, selected and introduced by the magazine's editor, Linda Landrigan. For over 60 years, AHMM has published the best in short crime fiction. This podcast series features stories by AHMM contributors, occasionally supplemented by interviews with the authors.MORE Host Alfred Hitchcock
Producer/Network Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Facebook 4.7KTwitter 2.7KInstagram 1.5K Avg Length 42 min Get Email Contact

16. Classic Mysteries

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A snarky podcast poking fun at classic mystery books! Releases every Monday.
Producer/Network Ellie Lewis
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17. Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine's Fiction Podcast

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Monthly readings and dramatizations of stories by the worlds leading writers of suspense chosen from the magazine archives. The full range of the genre is represented in these riveting audio renditions, from the drawing-room mystery to urban noir including police procedurals, private-eye tales, psychological suspense, and locked-room and impossible-crime stories.MORE Host Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine's Fiction Podcast
Producer/Network Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 3.9KTwitter 3.2KInstagram 2.3K Avg Length 34 min Since Sep 2009 Get Email Contact

18. Classic Mysteries

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Short reviews of classic mystery novels and stories that are worth reading and re-reading. Tune in to listen to the podcast hosted by Les Blatt.
Host Les Blatt
Producer/Network Les Blatt, 2014
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Twitter 651 Avg Length 6 min Since Jan 2013 Get Email Contact

19. Myster-Reads

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It's a Mystery-Book-Review Podcast. With jokes! It's NOT a True Crime podcast. We're not doing that. Join best friends Emily Logue and Carley B. Johnson every month as they read a mystery novel and discuss character, suspense, death, and whodunit. Will they be able to solve the murders before the books do it for them? Will they ever stop laughing at themselves? Will the motive ever be something besides money? Find out on Myster-Reads!MORE Avg Length 80 min Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

20. Mansion of Mystery, The by Chester K. Steele

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Mr. and Mrs. Langmore were found mysteriously murdered in their mansion one morning. Their daughter Margaret, who was at home at the time of the deaths, is quickly suspected of having committed the crime. However, her fiance Raymond Case will not believe in her guilt and convinces the famous detective Adam Adams to investigate.This book was written by Edward Stratemeyer, head of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, under the pseudonym of Chester K. Steele. (Summary by Carolin)MORE Producer/Network LibriVox
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21. Poking Books

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3 books, 2 presenters, 1 author. Can Ellie guess what the mystery author's book is about based on 3 books which influenced their book?
Hosts Mark Bowsher, Ellie Harris
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22. Willow Road House series

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This is a short story I wrote during the notorious shutdowns in 2020. I know it is nothing compared to the big time names but I had fun writing it
Host Karen Gilligan
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23. Read to Death

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A murder mystery book review podcast by British drag queen comedians Holly Stars and Quiches Lorraine.
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24. The Mysterious Podcast Society

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Are you a fan of The Mysterious Benedict Society? Do you love both the books and the show? Will it always have a special place in your heart? Then this is the podcast for you. Join us as we go one to two chapters at a time through the books recapping a childhood favorite.MORE Producer/Network A Mysterious Benedict Society Podcast
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25. Carmilla

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Carmilla is a Gothic novella by Joseph Sheridan le Fanu. First published in 1872, it tells the story of a young woman's susceptibility to the attentions of a female vampire named Carmilla. Carmilla predates Bram Stoker's Dracula by over twenty years and had a strong influence on Stoker's famous novel.MORE Producer/Network Joseph Sheridan le Fanu
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26. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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A concoction of twelve stories, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is the third book in the original Sherlock Holmes series. It shadows the experiences of detective Sherlock Holmes, an enigmatic genius, as he tries to unravel the mystery of each investigation he partakes in. This podcast series is all about this book.MORE Host Mark Smith
Producer/Network Loyal Books
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27. Mystery Novel Nerd Podcast

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The Mystery Novel Nerd Podcast is a virtual book club for readers of mystery and thriller novels hosted by mystery author A. D. Hay. Twice a month, the podcast will bring you a short discussion on Amelia's latest reads, book hauls, and spoiler-free book reviews over a cup of tea.MORE Producer/Network Amelia D. Hay
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28. The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne

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The Mysterious Island is another exquisite novel written by the master of adventure writing, Jules Verne. The novel has been seen as the sequel to two other famous novels written by the same author: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and In Search of the Castaway. The story revolves around five Americans who live in a dark and harsh environment as prisoners of the American Civil War. Depleted by famine and death all around them, the five war prisoners take a big risk and escape by hijacking a hot air balloon.MORE Producer/Network Loyal Books
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29. No Clue! A Mystery Story by James Hay

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No Clue! A Mystery Story finds detective Jefferson Hastings at the home of wealthy but eccentric Arthur Sloane one hot summer night when two other guests at Sloanehurst stumble across the body of young Mildred Brace lying dead on the lawn. Sloane's daughter Lucille asks Hastings to help solve the crime, but Hastings gets surprisingly little help from anybody he interviews, including Mr. Sloane himself and even the mother of the victim.MORE Producer/Network Loyal Books
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30. The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins

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A young woman who inherits a beautiful diamond known as The Moonstone on her eighteenth birthday becomes the center of this mystery story. The diamond is a gift from an uncle who once served as an army officer in British India. She proudly wears the jewel on her dress at her birthday party that night. The precious stone has a dark and sinister history, which will have a terrible impact on her life and the lives of those around her. You're about to read what's been termed the very first real detective story in the English language.MORE Producer/Network Loyal Books
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31. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne

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The Red House Mystery is a novel by A. A. Milne about the mysterious death of Robert Ablett inside the house of his brother, Mark Ablett while there was a party taking place. It's a whodunit novel with a simple story that's skilfully told. Milne is best known for his works about Winnie the Pooh, but before he became famous for telling stories about this teddy bear, he also garnered praise for 'The Red House Mystery.' The novel was set during a house party in the mansion home of Mark Ablett known as the 'red house.'MORE Producer/Network Loyal Books
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32. The Grell Mystery by Frank Froest

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Mr. Robert Grell, a millionaire, and socialite is found murdered in his study on a stormy evening. It's up to Heldon Foyle, the detective, to unravel the mystery.
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33. The Secret Passage by Fergus Hume

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Excellent murder mystery. On September 9, 1905, the NY Times Saturday Review of Books described this book as follows: 'That painstakingly ingenious person, Fergus Hume, has devised another of his hide-and-seek, jack-o-lantern murder mysteries. It begins with a queer and rich old woman found stabbed to death in her chair and not a clue to the murderer. Then so many clues turn up that even the story-book detective is bewildered. Then nearly everybody turns out to be somebody else under an alias, and all the clues lead nowhere...'MORE Producer/Network Loyal Books
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34. Mary Louise Solves a Mystery by L. Frank Baum

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The Bluebird Books is a series of novels popular with teenage girls in the 1910s and 1920s. The series was begun by L. Frank Baum using his Edith Van Dyne pseudonym, then continued by at least three others, all using the same pseudonym. Baum wrote the first four books in the series, possibly with help from his son, Harry Neal Baum, on the third.MORE Email ****@loyalbooks.com
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35. The Big Bow Mystery by Israel Zangwill

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Regarded as the first full-length locked room mystery, the novel focuses on a murder that has occurred inside a locked room, with no clear indication as to the weapon used, the perpetrator of the horrendous crime, or a possible escape route. Needless to say, The Big Bow Mystery has all the elements necessary to engage its audience and encourage them to look between the lines in an attempt to unravel the complex murder.MORE Producer/Network Loyal Books
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