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5 Books That Inspired: Marcus Kliewer

5 Books That Inspired: Marcus Kliewer

Author Marcus Kliewer lists 5 books that inspired the world of his new novel, The Caretaker.

By Marcus Kliewer | April 21, 2026

Dark Fairy Tales: Amin Ahmad On Nostalgia, Illusions, and the Comfort of Serial Killers

Dark Fairy Tales: Amin Ahmad On Nostalgia, Illusions, and the Comfort of Serial Killers

"[S]tories about serial killers seemed to occupy an archetypal niche in our imaginations and serve a cathartic function."

By Amin Ahmad | April 20, 2026

James Wolff on Why the World of Espionage Is Impossibly Messy

James Wolff on Why the World of Espionage Is Impossibly Messy

'I have come to the conclusion that this sense of uncertainty and ambiguity lies at the heart of the profession.'

By James Wolff | April 14, 2026

Queerness and Visibility in Body Horror

Queerness and Visibility in Body Horror

"Queerness thrives in horror, specifically body horror, because the transgressive is the rule, not the exception."

By Carly Racklin | April 10, 2026

The Husband and Wife Team Who Spent 10 Years Writing a Financial Thriller about Globalization

The Husband and Wife Team Who Spent 10 Years Writing a Financial Thriller about Globalization

David Woo and Margalit Shinar look back on their working relationship.

By David Woo and Margalit Shinar | April 10, 2026

How The Horrors Of Dating Can Lay The Groundwork for A Good Thriller

How The Horrors Of Dating Can Lay The Groundwork for A Good Thriller

"Almost everyone is an unreliable narrator in the dating world."

By Kirsten King | April 7, 2026

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James Sallis: What a Crime Fiction Master Leaves Behind

By Nick Kolakowski | April 2, 2026

The Best Mysteries, Thrillers, and Crime Novels of April 2026

By Molly Odintz | April 1, 2026

Linda Hamilton: Exploring Religious Patriarchy through Gothic Horror

By Linda Hamilton | April 1, 2026

The Backlist: Hannah Morrissey Revisits David Ellis's Twisty Psychological Thriller

The Backlist: Hannah Morrissey Revisits David Ellis's Twisty Psychological Thriller

Hannah Morrissey and Polly Stewart discuss 'Look Closer'

By Polly Stewart | March 31, 2026

Why Cozy Readers Are Taking Up

Why Cozy Readers Are Taking Up "Grannycrafts"

"Not every reader crafts, but almost every crafter reads"

By Allie Pleiter | March 27, 2026

My First Thriller: Kaira Rouda

My First Thriller: Kaira Rouda

Kaira Rouda explores the underside of relationships in her journey to the criminal dark side.

By Rick Pullen | March 26, 2026

Bethany C. Morrow Talks Religious Horror, Slow-Burn Storytelling, and Crafting Atmospheres of Anxiety

Bethany C. Morrow Talks Religious Horror, Slow-Burn Storytelling, and Crafting Atmospheres of Anxiety

when it tells the truth."">"Horror, like most genre fiction, is most successful...
when it tells the truth."

By Molly Odintz | March 25, 2026

A Novelist's Guide to Getting the Most out of Your Setting in Domestic Suspense

A Novelist's Guide to Getting the Most out of Your Setting in Domestic Suspense

Lauren Reding on immersive reading experiences.

By Lauren Reding | March 24, 2026

Justin C. Key: Why Medical School Is The Perfect Training for Writing a Thriller

Justin C. Key: Why Medical School Is The Perfect Training for Writing a Thriller

Want your readers to feel the realities of life-and-death situations? Take them through life as a student doctor.

By Justin C Key | March 23, 2026

Benjamin Stevenson on the

Benjamin Stevenson on the "Gamification" of Crime Fiction

How fair play mysteries invited readers in even further.

By Benjamin Stevenson | March 20, 2026

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