It’s time for a new round of news that mystery fans would like! I’ve got cover reveals, adaptation announcements, crime dramas to stream, and a chat with Ruth Ware!
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More exciting 2026 announcements!
Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé made a name for herself with her first YA mystery, Ace of Spades. Last year she put out the dark academia, Where Sleeping Girls Lie, and now we have info (and a cover reveal!) for her 2026 family mystery, The Heirs! Cosmo has all the deets.
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British crime dramas to stream
We don’t always get the new British crime dramas in the US, and when we do it’s often years later, but the good news is that they’re still worth watching. Here’s a list of six to stream if you’ve just discovered Accused—or just love British crime dramas.
Jennifer Hillier adds atmospheric horror to upcoming thriller
Not only does Jennifer Hillier have a summer 2026 serial killer thriller releasing, but she’s added the “atmospheric horror” genre to her writing, and we now have a cover and info on the book!
Korean production company + John le Carré
This is super interesting: John le Carré’s A Most Wanted Man is getting a new series adaptation thanks to a partnership between the studio that created The Night Manager and Korean production company VO Media!
Big year for Ruth Ware!
Not only did The Woman in Cabin 10 get a sequel this year, The Woman in Suite 11, but it also got a Netflix adaptation starring Keira Knightley! Elle chatted with Ware.
We Were Liars, Season 2
If you enjoyed the adaptation of E. Lockhart’s YA mystery on Amazon Prime and are excited that it’s been renewed for a second season, here is what is known so far.
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