Why October Is the Perfect Month for Thrillers and Crime Novels

Why October Is the Perfect Month for Thrillers and Crime Novels

Lisa Kusel on some favorite novels set during the most atmospheric month.

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Meta-Morphoses: Crafting a Book-Within-the-Book in a Thriller

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