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An Almost Forgotten Classic: How 'The Baffle Book' Influenced Modern Mysteries

An Almost Forgotten Classic: How 'The Baffle Book' Influenced Modern Mysteries

G.T. Karber's introduction to a new edition of Lassiter Wren and Randle McKay's iconic puzzler.

By G. T. Karber | March 26, 2026

Emma Cleary on Writing a Psychological Horror Novel Influenced by Film Stills

Emma Cleary on Writing a Psychological Horror Novel Influenced by Film Stills

A look at Cindy Sherman'sUntitled Film Stills, Nicholas Roeg's Don’t Look Now, and more

By Emma Cleary | March 25, 2026

The Mysterious Case of the Missing Fire Tower Worker

The Mysterious Case of the Missing Fire Tower Worker

Stephanie Stewart was an experienced fire watcher working an isolated post. Someone targeted her.

By Alice Henderson | March 24, 2026

How Seventies-Era Shows Inspired a Modern-Day Crime Hero

How Seventies-Era Shows Inspired a Modern-Day Crime Hero

Andrew Welsh-Huggins looks at the tough guys of television and their impact on a singular character

By Andrew Welsh-Huggins | March 24, 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

Metro Murder: Andrew Reid on Writing a Thriller Set in New York City's Subway

Metro Murder: Andrew Reid on Writing a Thriller Set in New York City's Subway

The author of The Survivor revels in the possibilities of an iconic setting

By Andrew Reid | March 24, 2026

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

By Justin C Key | March 23, 2026

Abuse in the Ashram: Blair Glaser on the Predatory Cult of Baba Muktananda

By Blair Glaser | March 23, 2026

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Benjamin Stevenson on the "Gamification" of Crime Fiction

How fair play mysteries invited readers in even further.

By Benjamin Stevenson | March 20, 2026

Lisa M. Matlin on What Hunting Sharks Taught Her About Life and Writing

Lisa M. Matlin on What Hunting Sharks Taught Her About Life and Writing

The author of The Only One Who Knows mulls silence, selves, and crafting an ocean thriller

By Lisa Matlin | March 20, 2026

Kelsey Day on the Dissociative Horrors of Virtual Reality and Social Media

Kelsey Day on the Dissociative Horrors of Virtual Reality and Social Media

The author of The Spiral Key unpacks the derealization inherent in modern tech

By Kelsey Day | March 19, 2026

How E.A. Jackson Found Inspiration for Her New Novel in the Weirdest 'Law and Order' Series

How E.A. Jackson Found Inspiration for Her New Novel in the Weirdest 'Law and Order' Series

Years of watching the "Goren Lean" turned out to be just what this novelist needed.

By E.A. Jackson | March 18, 2026

How John Grisham Lost His Love of Baseball

How John Grisham Lost His Love of Baseball

The author was once a stalwart MLB fan. But this spring, he'd rather be reading a book.

By Rick Pullen | March 18, 2026

Beyond <em>Wuthering Heights</em>: Joanna Margaret on 2026's Gothic Romance Boom

Beyond Wuthering Heights: Joanna Margaret on 2026's Gothic Romance Boom

The gender frustrations, sexual revolutions, and historical context behind a genre's resurgence

By Joanna Margaret | March 17, 2026

What to Watch in March: Häxan (1922)

What to Watch in March: Häxan (1922)

Making the case for the deeply weird silent film about the history of witchcraft.

By Radha Vatsal | March 17, 2026

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