From enduring classics to modern-day mysteries, readers love a good thriller. Deducing clues, revealing the culprit, and seeing justice prevail takes us on an adventure like no other genre can do. At BookBaby, we take the mystery out of self publishing, making it easy, quick, and profitable for you to tell your story.
BookBaby makes it easy to self publish your own custom mystery book. Whether it's a gripping thriller, a true crime, or a page-turning whodunit, we can help you share your story around the world thanks to quality in-house book printing and our global distribution services, giving you the chance to sell your book on Amazon. By self publishing a thriller novel, you'll retain the rights to your work (you won't get that with a traditional publisher).
One of the most compelling parts of a mystery or crime book is its cover, and you can rely on our professional book cover design services to help your self published book stand out on the shelf. Every page matters — that's why BookBaby's interior book formatting specialists will ensure your mystery novel keeps readers engaged through every clue, plot twist, and cliffhanger. And if you need help fine-tuning your plot, we have experienced book editors who will comb through the intricate narrative.
Self publish your mystery book and keep readers on the edge of their seats. When it comes to finding a self publishing company that offers absolutely every service you may need for your suspense book, we've got the mystery solved.
Where your book actually sells
Your book doesn't need to be "everywhere." It needs to be where readers actually buy. With BookBaby, that means three powerful channels working together:
- Amazon for print — Where the majority of printed books are discovered and purchased
- Wide ebook distribution — Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Vearsa, and more
- BookBaby Bookshop — Your own direct-to-reader store where you keep the most money
Amazon gives you reach for print:
- eBook retailers give you global digital access
- BookBaby Bookshop gives you ownership, customer data, and higher margins
- You're not chasing every store — you're focused on the ones that actually move indie books
Marketing & advertising
Trying to find an audience of people who enjoy reading mystery novels? Count on digital advertising and social media ads to help market your book and boost your sales.
Direct-to-reader sales
By selling directly to readers through BookBaby Bookshop, you'll earn the industry's highest royalty rates, get paid weekly, and have an easy time tracking your book's performance.
ISBN assignment
Every mystery book needs its own ISBN. The number, barcode, and metadata registration will be helpful for tracking your sales and keeping tabs on your book's success.