The 2024 #SomethingBookishReadingChallenge - hosted by lipglossmaffia

A Thriller/Mystery By A Non Caucasian Author
When I think of mystery/thrillers, my mind initially goes to the ones by Caucasian authors that I grew up reading but diverse voices in genres like mystery and suspense are needed now more than ever. They offer readers the opportunity to expand their imagination by reading from authors from perspectives not often found in mainstream mysteries.
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You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa

You're Invited

Amanda Jayatissa

384 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
What You Leave Behind by Wanda M. Morris

What You Leave Behind

Wanda M. Morris

384 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
IQ by Joe Ide

IQ

IQ #1

Joe Ide

321 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller adventurous mysterious medium-paced
Harlequin Butterfly by Toh EnJoe

Harlequin Butterfly

Toh EnJoe

112 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism mystery challenging mysterious reflective fast-paced
And Don't Look Back by Rebecca Barrow

And Don't Look Back

Rebecca Barrow

9 hours, 31 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ thriller young adult dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi

Little Rot

Akwaeke Emezi

288 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary challenging dark tense fast-paced
The Whitewashed Tombs by Kwei Quartey

The Whitewashed Tombs

Emma Djan Investigation #4

Kwei Quartey

336 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction crime lgbtqia+ dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

Monday's Not Coming

Tiffany D. Jackson

448 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery young adult dark emotional sad medium-paced
Death in Her Hands by Ottessa Moshfegh

Death in Her Hands

Ottessa Moshfegh

259 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
Murder on the Red River by Marcie R. Rendon

Murder on the Red River

Cash Blackbear Mysteries #1

Marcie R. Rendon

6 hours, 3 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction mystery emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced