10 Best Sports Mystery Books Shaking Up the World of Sports!
Step aside, traditional whodunits and comic book capers, there're new sheriffs in town! Behold an irresistible blend of sports and suspense, a sweaty, adrenaline-rush inducing concoction that's tearing through the literary world like Usain Bolt on a sugar rush. These narratives befit the sports enthusiasts out there, not forgetting the full-blooded mystery hounds, with a passion for a captivating read. We are talking about – Sports Mystery novels and comics!
In this realm of page-turners, the end zones morph into crime scenes, the baseball bats double as murder weapons, and hunting down clues is as exhilarating as a fourth-quarter comeback! We've trawled wide and deep to bring you our top 10 choices that leave you gripping the edge of your seat while you tip-toe around the dugout or the boxing ring, trying to crack the case before the final whistle blow.
Boasting narratives as intense as any play-off games and more twists than an intricate gymnastic routine, this ensemble has enough mind-boggling mysteries to rival those CSI marathons. Dig in, because we guarantee you a mesmerizing trip that catapults you right into the heart of the action, shot clocks, penalties, rival teams, and all! Strap in, folks, it's about to get suspenseful, sporty, and super mysterious!
『Still Kicking』
Widowed schoolteacher Lainie Lovett has three passions: her two nearly-grown children, her fourth-grade students at the Hopwell School, and the Rockettes, her recreational soccer team. One evening after soccer practice, she’s startled to spot the husband of one of her teammates canoodling with another woman in a local eatery. She’s even more shocked when he turns up dead the next day. And more shocked yet when she winds up under suspicion as an accessory to murder. But Lainie is smart and she’s stubborn. She’ll figure out who killed her teammate’s husband—if she can stay out of jail, if she can stay alive, and if she can hang onto her sense of humor.
Author | Judith Arnold |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Judith Arnold |
Release Date | Jul 19, 2016 |
Source | Google Books |
『Game, Set and Murder』
It's the first day of the tennis tournament at Wimbledon. And something wicked has happened on court eighteen... When a double grand slam winner is found dead, newly promoted Detective Inspector Angela Costello finds herself uncovering a trail through the complicated life of the beloved victim. While she has no way of proving her many suspicions, she gets closer to the truth when a prime suspect overlooks a vital detail... A classic murder mystery in the Christie tradition, "Game, Set and Murder" is ideal for fans of that genre, tennis lovers, and anyone seeking a light but satisfying read. Praise for "Game, Set and Murder": ́I found this a very elegantly written crime detective novel ́ - Goodreads review ́Fascinating detective story. All the twists and turns really worked for me - and it was good to have a DI in her 40s as the central character - and a very real person she seems, too, a tennis fan with a happy home life ́ - Goodreads review Elizabeth Flynn is a Londoner of Anglo-Irish parentage. An ex-actress, she spent many years working as a bereavement officer in a hospital. "Game, Set and Murder" is the first in her series of DI Costello novels.
Author | Elizabeth Flynn |
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Price | $8.66 |
Publisher | Lindhardt og Ringhof |
Release Date | Jun 06, 2023 |
Source | Google Books |
『Sage of Innocence』
Meet Sage Field, accountant turned nanny, as the romantic comedic mystery series from USA Today bestselling author Melissa F. Miller continues. Sage Field loves being a nanny for the children of PGA golfer Chip Moore. But when Chip is implicated in the murder of a rival golfer and loses his endorsement contracts, the Moores are going to have to cut costs—and Sage's job is on the chopping block. Sage convinces Roman Lyman, Chip's caddy, to help her clear their boss's name and save their jobs. They unearth a secret that's been hidden for a quarter of a century, discover a box of cash, and stumble onto a blackmail scheme. In the process, Sage discovers that Roman's been keeping some secrets of his own. Sage and Roman will be lucky to save their lives, let alone their jobs. Keywords: romantic, comedy, mystery, we sisters three, Melissa F. Miller, USA Today bestseller, golf, Hilton Head Island
Author | Melissa F. Miller |
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Price | $5.99 |
Publisher | Brown Street Books |
Release Date | Mar 17, 2016 |
Source | Google Books |
『Nice Try』
The Third Murray Whelan Adventure When Murray Whelan, lovelorn political minder and part-time fitness fanatic, is recruited to massage Australia's bid for the Olympics he has no idea how tough the going will get. Not even the sight of the gorgeous Holly Deloite in her taut blue leotard at the City Club can stop him diving head first into trouble. And, when the death of the young Aboriginal athlete Darcy Anderson proves that murder is a contact sport, Murray is soon breaking all the rules. Mixing it with a savvy black activist, a body-building psychopath and the enigmatic Dr Phillipa Knox, Murray jumps the gun every time. 'One of the most outrageously funny voices in modern detective fiction...Shane Maloney's prose is more than a 'nice try' at combining social and political satire with the conventions of the crime novel. It's spot on.' Age Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction—novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Author | Shane Maloney |
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Price | $12.99 |
Publisher | Skyhorse |
Release Date | Sep 02, 2014 |
Source | Google Books |
『Marathon』
"PROPULSIVE . . . THIS THRILLER RACES TO A BREATHLESS FINISH." --MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE "A TAUT, FINELY CRAFTED PAGE-TURNER . . . THE PLOT IS TORN RIGHT FROM OUR HEADLINES." --5-STAR READER REVIEW "GRIPPING . . . A FAST, COMPELLING READ." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY In a powerfully compelling thriller that strikes at the heart of our current fears as a nation, Detective Jonathan Stride must investigate a marathon bombing in his city--before more people get hurt. On a rainy June morning, tens of thousands of people line the streets of Duluth while exhausted runners push to reach the finish line at the city's biggest annual event. Then, in a terrifying echo of the Boston bombing, there is an explosion along the race course, leaving many people dead and injured. Within minutes, Jonathan Stride, Serena Dial, and Maggie Bei are at work with the FBI to find the terrorists behind the tragedy. As social media feeds a flood of rumors and misinformation, one young man becomes the most wanted person in the city. And the manhunt is on. But are the answers behind the Duluth bombing more complex than anyone realizes? And can Stride, Serena, and Maggie find the truth before more innocent people are killed?
Author | Brian Freeman |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Quercus |
Release Date | May 02, 2017 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Rivalry: Mystery at the Army-Navy Game (The Sports Beat, 5)』
New York Times bestselling sportswriter John Feinstein investigates a covert op at the Army-Navy football game in this exciting sports mystery. The Black Knights of Army and the Midshipmen of Navy have met on the football field since 1890, and it’s a rivalry like no other, filled with tradition. Teen sports reporters Stevie and Susan Carol have been busy at West Point and Annapolis, getting to know the players and coaches—and the Secret Service agents. Since the president will be attending the game, security will be tighter than tight. Weeks and months have been spent on training and planning and reporting to get them all to this moment. But when game day arrives, the refs aren’t the only ones crying foul. . . . John Feinstein has been praised as “the best writer of sports books in America today” (The Boston Globe), and he proves it again in this fast-paced novel.
Author | John Feinstein |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Yearling |
Release Date | Oct 11, 2011 |
Source | Google Books |
『Cobra Strike』
After discovering tainted water in the creek near his grandmother's cabin in the Kentucky hills, senior Roy Linden slowly uncovers a connection between his high school team's new star quarterback and the source of the pollution. Roy Linden should be thrilled. His high school football team, the Johnstown Striking Cobras, just got a new quarterback, and that means a chance at a winning season and a college scholarship for Linden, the team's senior receiver. But then he stumbles onto a deadly secret in the small coal-mining town. Revealing this toxic threat may cost Roy his best friend and his football career. But remaining silent could cost him much more. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
Author | Sigmund Brouwer |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Orca Book Publishers |
Release Date | Mar 01, 2007 |
Source | Google Books |
『Maverick Mania』
The disappearance of his soccer team's leading scorer during the championship finals leads sixteen-year-old Matt to investigate and entangles him in a possible kidnapping. If the Mavericks win just a few more games, they'll make it to the national soccer championship. There's only one catch. Their star player, Caleb Riggins, has disappeared. Matt Carr is determined to find his teammate and solve the mystery. He just didn't realize it would involve attack dogs, a mysterious golden bridge, the internet and a family who may not be who they seem. And the big game is only days away.
Author | Sigmund Brouwer |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Orca Book Publishers |
Release Date | Nov 01, 2008 |
Source | Google Books |
『Last Shot: Mystery at the Final Four (The Sports Beat, 1)』
New York Times bestselling sportswriter John Feinstein exposes the real “March Madness”—behind the scenes at the Final Four basketball tournament. When Stevie wins a writing contest for aspiring sports journalists, his prize is a press pass to the Final Four in New Orleans. While exploring the Superdome, he overhears a plot to throw the championship game. With the help of fellow contest winner Susan Carol, Stevie has just 48 hours to figure out who is blackmailing one of the star players . . . and why. John Feinstein has been praised as “the best writer of sports books in America today” (The Boston Globe), and he proves it again in this fast-paced novel. “A page-turning thriller and a basketball junkie’s bonanza.” —USA Today
Author | John Feinstein |
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Price | $6.99 |
Publisher | Yearling |
Release Date | Dec 24, 2008 |
Source | Google Books |
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So there you have it, folks! Didn't I promise you sweat, suspense, and scandal galore? These ten heart-pounding, adrenaline-fueled masterpieces will definitely score a home run, leave you on a hook, or get your gears grinding faster than a Formula 1 pit stop. They wonderfully weave the thrilling unpredictability of sports with the mind-blowing intricacies of a whodunit. Intrigue, cliffhangers, and the roar of the crowd never seemed to blend so effortlessly before. Whether you are a sports enthusiast, an avowed mystery hound, or just a longing for a unique narrative, these books deliver. Every turn of the page will leave you guessing till the end and will have you on the edge of your seat with twinges of both tension and excitement. Say goodbye to the regular mysteries you've been reading and say hello to a new hybrid genre that's as refreshing as a cool halftime Gatorade! So, what are you waiting for? Get set to dive into the deep end, strap on your detective hats and run the perfect touchdown with these riveting books!
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