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Nick Petrie: The Joys and Challenges of Writing a Long-Running Series

Nick Petrie: The Joys and Challenges of Writing a Long-Running Series

"After ten books, Peter Ash’s world is deep in my bones, as familiar and comfortable as an old sweater. But I can’t let it stay that way."

By Nick Petrie | March 10, 2026

Nick Petrie on the Best Boundary Pushing Novels in Beloved Mystery Series

Nick Petrie on the Best Boundary Pushing Novels in Beloved Mystery Series

Long-running mystery series require certain rules. Sometimes, the authors of those books want to break their own rules.

By Nick Petrie | February 9, 2024

Before Starting Your Next Novel, Consider Hitting the Open Road First

Before Starting Your Next Novel, Consider Hitting the Open Road First

Nick Petrie couldn't find the right idea for the next novel in his series. So he just started driving.

By Nick Petrie | January 19, 2022

Nine Great Science Fiction Thrillers

Nine Great Science Fiction Thrillers

Deep characters and big ideas drive these science fiction classics built on the chassis of crime fiction.

By Nick Petrie | January 14, 2021

Why Crime Writers Have to Travel

Why Crime Writers Have to Travel

On the importance of setting and atmosphere—and the surreal Icelandic summer.

By Nick Petrie | January 15, 2020

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