5 mysteries and thrillers to transport you this spring

The game’s afoot — and for “game,” read “spring.”

Here in D.C. the cherry trees have blossomed and we’re all eager to get outside for favorite activities.

For some of us, favorite outside activities include finding a green space, laying out a blanket and lying down to read. This roundup of mysteries and thrillers includes virtual travel to 1950s London, 1920s Manhattan, 21st-century Finland, and more. Happy al fresco reading!