The Best Locked Room Mysteries to Read Right Now

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Are you a fan of whodunits, suspenseful plots, and mind-bending mysteries? In this episode, we’re diving into the best locked room mysteries—from Agatha Christie’s timeless classics to modern thrillers and young adult suspense novels. Whether you love isolated island settings, eerie train rides, or high-stakes psychological twists, we have something for you.In This Episode, We Discuss:What defines a locked room mystery and why they’re so addictiveThe classic locked room mystery that started it all: And Then There Were None by Agatha ChristieModern locked room thrillers like They All Fall Down by Rachel Howzell Hall and The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart TurtonLocked room mysteries set on trains, including Riley Sager’s upcoming With a VengeanceYoung adult locked room mysteries, like Truly Devious and One of Us is LyingListener-recommended locked room mysteries, including Snowblind by Ragnar JónassonBooks Mentioned in This Episode:And Then There Were None – Agatha Christie https://rstyle.me/+fd-Ezo6vKb2-HElzw4jqXAThey All Fall Down – Rachel Howzell Hall https://amzn.to/4klgYpPThe 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle – Stuart Turton https://rstyle.me/+9tUOVL49uKF5zrYN4yuMpQWith a Vengeance – Riley Sager (Coming Summer 2025) https://rstyle.me/+5gVrhUtsDTJ1K8n6d1nFYwThe Main Character – Jaclyn Goldis https://rstyle.me/+pTJKHNmF1taQ20Pwjs66DgEveryone on This Train is a Suspect – Benjamin Stevenson https://rstyle.me/+bqUoWJi3mhHMkdXdc-WRdATruly Devious – Maureen Johnson https://amzn.to/4klmYirOne of Us is Lying – Karen M. McManus https://amzn.to/3EUtbBUSeasick – Kristin Cast & Pintip Dunn https://rstyle.me/+Uf9ytTQdpfmuXDPvMB13twSnowblind – Ragnar Jónasson https://rstyle.me/+DDn3iXOGV-7kj5g7-cpLpQJoin the Conversation:What’s your favorite locked room mystery? Share your recommendations in the comments!Connect with us on Instagram & Facebook for daily bookish content.Join our Substack Aftershow for exclusive bonus recommendations!Subscribe & Follow:Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the What to Read Next Podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: IP29FC0QKB6DV2UEJoin our What to Read Next Blog Community to get bonus book recommendations, listen to podcasts, and connect with other readers. As a podcast listener, you'll get 20% off your membership forever. Click here to sign up. (https://wtrnblog.substack.com/e3630d38)