13 best mystery stories

Mystery stories encompass a wide range of subgenres, including paranormal, urban paranormal, fantasy, and even Audible Books Originals. These genres often blend elements of mystery with supernatural or fantastical elements to create engaging and suspenseful narratives. Here's an overview of each of these subgenres:

  1. Paranormal Mystery:

    • Paranormal mystery stories involve elements of the supernatural, such as ghosts, vampires, werewolves, or other mythical creatures.
    • Characters in these stories may be investigators, detectives, or individuals with paranormal abilities who solve mysteries involving supernatural phenomena.
  2. Urban Paranormal:

    • Urban paranormal stories are often set in contemporary urban environments and combine elements of mystery with the paranormal.
    • These stories may feature protagonists who navigate both the complexities of city life and the hidden world of supernatural beings.
  3. Fantasy Mystery:

    • Fantasy mystery stories are set in imaginary worlds filled with magic, mythical creatures, and other fantastical elements.
    • Protagonists in these stories often solve mysteries related to these magical realms, including quests, magical artifacts, or the uncovering of hidden truths.
  4. Audible Books Originals:

    • Audible Books Originals are exclusive audiobook productions created by Audible, often featuring high-quality narration and immersive storytelling.
    • Many mystery authors and creators collaborate with Audible to produce original content in various subgenres, including paranormal and fantasy mysteries.

In these genres, readers can expect elements of suspense, intrigue, and often a central enigma that needs to be unraveled. The paranormal and fantasy elements add a unique twist to traditional mystery storytelling, making them particularly appealing to fans of both mystery and speculative fiction.

These stories can explore themes such as the supernatural, the unknown, the power of magic, and the clash between the ordinary world and the extraordinary. They often feature memorable characters, intricate plots, and atmospheric settings that draw readers into their mysterious and otherworldly realms.

Whether you're listening to Audible Books Originals or reading printed or digital books, these mystery subgenres offer a captivating blend of suspense and the supernatural, making them a popular choice for readers who enjoy both mystery and fantasy elements in their storytelling.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best mystery stories on the market
  

Crime & Mystery Short Stories: An Anthology of Short-Read Thrillers and Who-Done-It Mysteries

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The Regatta Mystery and Other Stories: Featuring Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, and Mr. Parker Pyne

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Scream and Scream Again!: Spooky Stories from Mystery Writers of America

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The Best American Mystery Stories 2020

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Classic Thriller Short Stories. Works by Edgar Allan Poe, Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Wallace, Edith Nesbit... And Many More!: 50 Classic Thriller Short Stories 1

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Sweetheart in High Heels: A High Heels Mysteries Short Story

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Mystery Short Stories: Cozy, Witch, Werewolf, and Crime Anthology

Agatha's First Case: An Agatha Raisin Short Story

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Unexplained Mysteries: Bizarre Unexplained Mysteries from Every Corner of the Globe: True Ghost Stories and Hauntings Box Set

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The Gymnastics Mystery: The Boxcar Children Mysteries, Book 73

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Master's Choice Volume 1: Mystery Stories by Today's Top Writers and the Masters Who Inspired Them

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The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries: Big Book Series

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