15 Intriguing Queer Mystery Books to Keep You Guessing

Set in a magical world of Edwardian England, A Marvellous Light has it all. Mystery, magic and romance.

The enchanting dark academia worldbuilding makes this queer mystery stand out.

A quirky young adult mystery with John Green vibes. A high school senior sets out to uncover the mystery behind her classmate’s sudden disappearance.

As she navigates this quest, she also discovers unexpected feelings and romantic possibilities.

Mystery, historical romance and hilarious hijinks. In this unique historical fiction, we follow Henry “Monty” Montague touring round Europe.

This book is well-paced and the characterisation is excellent. Highly recommend picking this up

A gripping mystery with dark academia worldbuilding.

The Grimrose Girls re-imagines the heroines of classic fairytales as friends attending an elite boarding school. After one of their friends dies, the police rule it a suicide, but the girls decide to investigate and uncover what really happened.

A fantasy with an eerie mystery. The intriguing mystery hooks you in and the fast pace make this easy to binge read.

Bitterthorn is set in Blumwald, a town overshadowed by an ancient curse. In a sinister castle in the depths of the wild wood lives a witch. Once a generation, she claims a companion. Never to be seen again.

Agatha Christie fan? The Lavender House is a classic, Christie-esque murder mystery with an entirely queer cast of characters.

Lavender House, 1952: the family seat of recently deceased matriarch Irene Lamontaine, head of the famous Lamontaine soap empire. Irene’s recipes for her signature scents are a well guarded secret―but it’s not the only one behind these gates.

A Murder Most Actual is kobo exclusive – available as an audiobook and ebook. The book has classic Agatha Christie vibes and characters.

 A cozy mystery that revisits the Golden Age of detective fiction, starring a heroine who’s more podcaster than private eye and topped with a lethal dose of parody — perfect for fans of Clue, Knives Out, and Only Murders in the Building!

 A queer mystery set in the swinging speakeasies of the jazz age.

New York, 1924. Vivian Kelly’s days are filled with drudgery.But at night, she escapes to The Nightingale. No one bats an eye if she flirts with men or women as long as she can keep up on the dance floor.

But then she discovers a body behind the club, and those dangers come knocking

This ya novel is the perfect balance between mystery and contemporary. With adorable characters and easy-to-read writing.

In this queer contemporary YA mystery, a nonbinary teen with autism realizes they must not only solve a 30-year-old mystery but also face the demons lurking in their past in order to live a satisfying life.

A short and easy to read novella that blends mystery with classic horror tropes.

Charity Curtis has the summer job of her dreams, playing the “final girl” at Camp Mirror Lake. But the last weekend of the season, Charity’s co-workers begin disappearing. And when one ends up dead, Charity’s role as the final girl suddenly becomes all too real

A twisty ya mystery with a morally grey main character.

Nora O’Malley’s been a lot of girls. As the daughter of a con-artist who targets criminal men.

For five years Nora’s been playing at normal. But then Nora, her girlfriend, and Nora’s ex find themselves hostages in a bank robbery. 

Are you a fan of cozy mystery novels? Then you’ll love A Killing in Costumes.

Jay Allan and Cindy Cooper were soap opera stars in the late ’90s. When the truth about their sexual orientations came to light, their careers ended, but they have remained friends. Together, they open Palm Springs’ chicest movie memorabilia store.

But when a rival ends up dead,they become prime suspects in the murder.

An intriguing mystery following 4 different POVs. This is easy to read with excellent dark academia vibes.

Everyone in high school has a label. Emma Baines was known as a good girl. She is murdered and three of her classmates become suspects. But appearances are never what they seem.

A unique mystery that blends spooky vibes with badass, morally grey characters.

Sawkill island has never been safe for young girls. According to local legend, a paranormal beast hunts young girls.

We are introduced to three girls: Zoey, Val and Marion. They have the power to save the island. If they are willing to come together and try.

Ghostwood Song is a spooky tale with Southern Forest imagery. It features an intriguing mystery and a bisexual main character.

Ghostwood song follows Shady Groves. She’s inherited her father’s ability to call ghosts from the grave with his fiddle. And she knows the tunes bring nothing but trouble. But her brother is accused of murder. And to clear his name she’s going to have to make the ghosts sing.