A few things before we jump straight into the list. There are tons of fantastic mystery/thrillers by Asian authors you can read, both in translation and written originally in English — both of which I chose to include in this list. I especially wanted to include translated fiction because Asian countries have their own tropes and genres and they make for very unique and exciting stories. Nevertheless, this list is by no means comprehensive or definitive. There are many more mysteries and thrillers by Asian authors that are absolutely worth reading! But without further ado, let’s jump into eight amazing mystery/thrillers by Asian writers you should definitely read ASAP.
Mystery/Thrillers by Asian Authors
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