The New York Times has chosen the following novels that some think of as mysteries or thrillers among their 100 Notable Books of 2024. In early December we should see a Best Mysteries list from Sarah Weinman and a Best Thrillers list from Sarah Lyall.

BLACK RIVER, Nilanjana Roy
CREATION LAKE, Rachel Kushner
THE GOD OF THE WOODS, Liz Moore
THE HUNTER, Tana French
THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE ALPERTON ANGELS, Janice Hallett
THE SEQUEL, Jean Hanff Korelitz
SMOKE KINGS, Jahmal Mayfield
WILD HOUSES, Colin Barrett