Essays

When Speculative Fiction Becomes Reality

My 2018 novel The Warehouse came eerily close to predicting 2020—but hope is not yet lost.

September 8, 2020  By Rob Hart
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While Waiting on a Life-Saving Lung Transplant, I Finally Finished Writing That Thriller

Parnell Hall on chasing life—and publishing the book that had been with him for over a decade.

September 4, 2020  By Parnell Hall
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In the New Era of Social Distancing, It's Time to Revisit the Genius of Monk

Who’s overreacting now?

September 4, 2020  By Eleni Theodoropoulos
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Crime Fiction and the Power of Verisimilitude

Deon Meyer searches for an answer to the eternal question: what's the best way to get rid of a body on a train?

September 3, 2020  By Deon Meyer
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When a White Man Breaks the Law

He was growing weed as a white man in Appalachia. His casual outlaw existence was a form of privilege in a grossly inequitable system.

September 2, 2020  By Alison Stine
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Why We Read Scary Stories During Covid

And why young people need books to get them through the pandemic, too.

September 2, 2020  By Ellie Marney
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Howling in the Darkness: The Stories and Memories of Addis Ababa Noir

In the early years of the revolution, the dogs began to disappear.

September 1, 2020  By Maaza Mengiste
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Searching for Haunted Fiction in American Literature

We may not have ruined castles or ancient noble families, but that doesn't mean American Gothic isn't thriving.

September 1, 2020  By Brett Riley
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The Crime Novels of Istanbul

Straddling continents and cultures, Istanbul has long been a hotspot for espionage and crime fiction.

August 31, 2020  By Paul French
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Six Novels Featuring Young Adults With Secrets

"These stories show how you can be crushed as you excavate knowledge about someone you love."

August 31, 2020  By Marit Weisenberg
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