The State of the Mystery, Part 2: Issues, Concerns, and The Long Road Ahead

The State of the Mystery, Part 2: Issues, Concerns, and The Long Road Ahead

Ahead of the Edgar Awards, nominees weigh in on the world of crime writing

By Molly Odintz | May 1, 2025

The State of the Mystery, Part 1: Craft Lessons and Favorite Reads

The State of the Mystery, Part 1: Craft Lessons and Favorite Reads

Ahead of the Edgar Awards, nominees weigh in on the world of crime writing

By Molly Odintz | April 30, 2025

The Best Psychological Thrillers of April 2025

The Best Psychological Thrillers of April 2025

Murderous influencers, disastrous honeymoons, terrible siblings, and plenty of cutting critiques

By Molly Odintz | April 25, 2025

7 Novels Set In <br>Supernatural Hotels

7 Novels Set In
Supernatural Hotels

You can check in, but you will never (want to) leave...

By Molly Odintz | April 22, 2025

5 New Thrillers (and One Classic Noir) to Read When You're Done with White Lotus

5 New Thrillers (and One Classic Noir) to Read When You're Done with White Lotus

Except honestly they might make you never want to travel again

By Molly Odintz | April 14, 2025

New International Fiction to Check Out This Spring

New International Fiction to Check Out This Spring

Cultural clashes in India, pop stars in France, queer heroes in Turkey, and more

By Molly Odintz | April 4, 2025

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By Molly Odintz | March 26, 2025

The Best Psychological Thrillers of March 2025

By Molly Odintz | March 13, 2025

February's Best Psychological Thrillers

By Molly Odintz | February 28, 2025

Kat Dunn On Vampires, Desire, and Queering the Gothic

Kat Dunn On Vampires, Desire, and Queering the Gothic

The author of "Hungerstone" talks with Molly Odintz about her new take on Sheridan le Fanu's "Carmilla"

By Molly Odintz | February 20, 2025

Speculative Murder Mysteries and Alternative History Thrillers Out in 2025

Speculative Murder Mysteries and Alternative History Thrillers Out in 2025

Space heists, dark fairy tales, weird magic, sinister star academies, and so, so much misuse of technology

By Molly Odintz | February 14, 2025

The Best International Fiction <br>of February 2025

The Best International Fiction
of February 2025

Reissued espionage from Ethiopia, historical fiction from Austria, a revenge thriller from Columbia, and more

By Molly Odintz | February 7, 2025

20 New and Upcoming Works of Historical Fiction to Check Out In 2025

20 New and Upcoming Works of Historical Fiction to Check Out In 2025

Featuring Medieval puppet kings, Renaissance artists, Georgian prostitutes, and so many Victorian ruffians

By Molly Odintz | January 30, 2025

January's Best Psychological Thrillers

January's Best Psychological Thrillers

Featuring new titles from Alison Gaylin, Layne Fargo, and more!

By Molly Odintz | January 24, 2025

25 Horror Novels to Look Out For in 2025

25 Horror Novels to Look Out For in 2025

Dark web denizens, carnival grotesqueries, and so. much. cannibalism.

By Molly Odintz | January 21, 2025

The Most Anticipated Crime Books of 2025

The Most Anticipated Crime Books of 2025

80+ mysteries, thrillers, and horror novels to look forward to in the year ahead

By Molly Odintz | January 10, 2025

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