• Craft

    When Men Narrate Psychological Thrillers

    A new subset of books extends the gaslighting and manipulation to the reader, too.

    January 13, 2020  By Lisa Levy
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    The True Crime Story That Changed My Life

    Katherine Ellison was a young reporter covering a murder trial. A mistake derailed her career, and the case became an obsession.

    January 13, 2020  By Katherine Ellison
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    Why Writers Love Villains

    From the Book of Genesis to contemporary crime writing, a look at why "trouble is always the most interesting element in any story."

    January 7, 2020  By Sterling Watson
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    Justice for Serenity

    One year later, revisiting the strangest noir in recent memory.

    January 7, 2020  By Zach Vasquez
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    Forget 'Die Hard'—
    This Christmas, Watch
    'The Silent Partner'

    The 1970s neo-noir Christmas heist film you need this year.

    December 20, 2019  By Zach Vasquez
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    Why We Can't Stop Reading Conspiracy Fiction

    Plus, a look ahead at 5 new conspiracy thrillers coming out in 2020, the very contentious year-to-come.

    December 19, 2019  By L.C. Shaw
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    How to Power Your Novel Through the All-Important Second Act

    A thriller author breaks down a tried-and-true plotting tradition.

    December 17, 2019  By Wendy Heard
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    I've Written Superheroes, Legends, and My Own Characters. Here's What I've Learned—Every Story Is a Journey

    With great stories come great responsibilities.

    December 16, 2019  By Charles Soule
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    Why We Love Looking for Hidden Symbols—In Thrillers and In Real Life

    Thriller authors discuss the power of literary treasure hunting.

    December 13, 2019  By Ellen Crosby
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    The Elements of the Haunted House: A Primer

    Or, How to Build a Haunted House Mystery from the Ground Up

    December 12, 2019  By Emily Littlejohn
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