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gremdarkI love mysteries and heist stories, but I have trouble finding good ones that scratch that particular itch. Does anyone have recs?
I am particularly interested in books and television, but I would happily watch a good movie if you know the perfect one. Fantasy elements and/or strong worldbuilding are a definite plus. If something isn't necessarily a traditional mystery or heist but is similar to things I've listed below in other ways, I'd love to hear about it. I'm not a big fan of cops, but am willing to tolerate them for a strong story.
Behind the cut, I've listed stories I've particularly enjoyed and stories I've bounced off.
I love the October Daye books by Seanan McGuire. Some favorite mystery-adjacent shows are Father Brown, White Collar, Elementary, and Leverage. I recently rewatched the first Knives Out movie and had a great time. I also love the original Father Brown, Jeeves, and Sherlock Holmes stories. The webcomic Widdershins is possibly my favorite adventure serial of the decade.
I bounced off The Dresden Files, the Sookie Stackhouse books, and the TV shows Hustlers and Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries.
I am particularly interested in books and television, but I would happily watch a good movie if you know the perfect one. Fantasy elements and/or strong worldbuilding are a definite plus. If something isn't necessarily a traditional mystery or heist but is similar to things I've listed below in other ways, I'd love to hear about it. I'm not a big fan of cops, but am willing to tolerate them for a strong story.
Behind the cut, I've listed stories I've particularly enjoyed and stories I've bounced off.
I love the October Daye books by Seanan McGuire. Some favorite mystery-adjacent shows are Father Brown, White Collar, Elementary, and Leverage. I recently rewatched the first Knives Out movie and had a great time. I also love the original Father Brown, Jeeves, and Sherlock Holmes stories. The webcomic Widdershins is possibly my favorite adventure serial of the decade.
I bounced off The Dresden Files, the Sookie Stackhouse books, and the TV shows Hustlers and Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries.
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Date: 2026-03-22 06:43 pm (UTC)Then all six of them awake in the med bay to a scene of carnage, and none of them remember what happened....
I loved it!
I would also recommend The Spare Man, by Mary Robinette Kowal. It's a science fiction version of the Thin Man murder mystery with the additional twist of the detective (man) being thrown in jail and his wife having to resolve everything! All set on a sealed space ship en route to wherever. I thought it was quite good and am hoping for a sequel with the pair (and their little dog).