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James Sallis: What a Crime Fiction Master Leaves Behind

James Sallis: What a Crime Fiction Master Leaves Behind

Nick Kołakowski on the noir world building of a modern master.

By Nick Kolakowski | April 2, 2026

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

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

Featuring new titles from Jordan Harper, Kylie Lee Baker, Anthony Horowitz, Ed Lin, and more

By Molly Odintz | April 1, 2026

Linda Hamilton: Exploring Religious Patriarchy through Gothic Horror

Linda Hamilton: Exploring Religious Patriarchy through Gothic Horror

"I wrote my way through my deconstruction. The pulsing need to share the story of Mormon women, patriarchy, and polygamy motivated me."

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

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

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

By Molly Odintz | March 25, 2026

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

By Lauren Reding | March 24, 2026

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

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

Partners in Crime: Tips for Cowriting with Your Spouse

Partners in Crime: Tips for Cowriting with Your Spouse

"If you’re considering co‑authoring a novel...here’s what we learned the hard way."

By J.D. Brinkworth | March 10, 2026

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

Kirsten Kaschock Imagines a New Landscape for the Gothic

Kirsten Kaschock Imagines a New Landscape for the Gothic

On contorted geography, haunting history, and literary potential

By Kirsten Kaschock | March 6, 2026

Steps to Forming a Bond—in Fiction and Life

Steps to Forming a Bond—in Fiction and Life

James Rollins on crafting characters that readers will care deeply about.

By James Rollins | March 4, 2026

Seicho Matsumoto's Newly Reissued <em>Suspicion</em> Is A Master Class in Motive and Character

Seicho Matsumoto's Newly Reissued Suspicion Is A Master Class in Motive and Character

Alafair Burke celebrates the reissue of a classic mystery with much to teach modern writers

By Alafair Burke | March 2, 2026

2026: The Year of Corvidae

2026: The Year of Corvidae

5 recent and upcoming horror novels in which crows, ravens, and magpies play a decisive role

By Molly Odintz | February 27, 2026

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