Best Mystery & Suspense Audiobooks of 2023

“What are you listening to?” We ask this question all the time—and when we hear something really wonderful, we want to share. That’s why, each December, we celebrate the year’s outstanding audiobooks. We hope that this list will help you find your next favorite listen. Below, you’ll find AudioFile’s picks for the Best Audiobooks of 2023 in nine categories. Thank you to all of the authors, narrators, producers, and publishers who filled our year with good listening.