Los Angeles Times Book Prizes: Finalists in Mystery/Thriller

The finalists for the 42nd Los Angeles Times Book Prizes were announced today. Below find the finalists in the Mystery/Thriller category. The  winners will be announced at USC’s Bovard Auditorium on April 22, the day before the 27th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books kicks off its first in-person event since the beginning of the pandemic. Congratulations to all!

Mystery/thriller

Alison Gaylin, The Collective

Megan Abbott, The Turnout

Michael Connelly, The Dark Hours

S.A. Cosby, Razorblade Tears

Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Velvet Was the Night