Sci-fi mysteries set in space!
This is is for mysteries (with a dash of thriller or horror) set on spaceships, space cruise ships, space hotels, generation ships, and sometimes even a colony...a niche sub-genre that I love and want more people to discover. Will update as I find more!
created by chantaalreads
last updated August, 2026
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Added The Republic of Memory by Mahmud El Sayed, one of my favorite reads in 2026 so far. While it isn't set up as a mystery, it does have a large element that follows someone in a detective role solving a mystery.
Added Halcyon Years by Alastair Reynolds, an upcoming 2026 release. It's a neo-noir mystery that takes place on board a massive starship!
I’ve read fantasy mysteries but never mysteries set in space. Excited to start reading :)
Yay, hope you enjoy!
It's a bit of a horror/mystery mix, but would recommend Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes!
Thank you! I haven't read it so I wasn't sure if it was mystery enough to include, but I will include for now!
omg how have i not seen this list before chantaal 🙏 (blindly adding everything to tbr)
Ahhh enjoy!!
