No bother denying it; we’re suckers for a good whodunnit. Why else would we keep coming back to tales of mystery and suspense; to good ol’ fashioned murder?

No matter if your preference is to diligently ponder clues beneath a magnifying glass, or to jump straight into the thick of it with your dagger held high, there’s a space for everyone at the murder-mystery table.

So what exactly lies in wait between the pages of these author’s latest dark delights?

Time to ready our weapons and dive deep into modern thrillers with this seemingly innocent-looking panel.