As book lovers, we’re avid fans of lots of genres. We’re therefore intrigued by books that blend several genres into a novel that’s not quite classifiable – because it’s not just one thing. One of the best examples of genre-bending books is the literary mystery. These books have elements of suspense, of course, but mix in literary elements like family sagas, spiritual journeys, and symbolism. We’ve pulled together some of our favorite mystery novels that are also literary fiction books in this list of books to read this winter.
Literary Mystery Books to Read in Winter 2015
Hands Across The Sky
Andrew John Schmitz
Release Date: October 27, 2015
Mystery elements: treason and violence, spiraling out of control in Dubai
Literary elements: spiritual journey, cultural disparities
The Lake House
Kate Morton
Release Date: October 20, 2015
Mystery elements: page-turning chills, investigating a boy’s disappearance
Literary elements: character-driven story, complex secrets, masterful storytelling
Career of Evil
Robert Galbraith
Release Date: October 20, 2015
Mystery elements: private detective, twists and turns
Literary elements: dealing with change and uncertains futures, crossroads in life
House of the Rising Sun
James Lee Burke
Release Date: October 27, 2015
Mystery elements: suspenseful quest, violence and thrills
Literary elements: historical fiction, immigration, family saga
After We Fall
Emma Kavanagh
Release Date: June 2, 2015
Mystery elements: psychological suspense, murder
Literary elements: secrets revealed, dealing with tragedy, emotional themes
The Age of Reinvention
Karine Tuil
Release Date: December 1, 2015
Mystery elements: criminal defense, snowballing action
Literary elements: immigration, life of lies
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