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John B. Valeri profiles the author of The Munich Affair

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Debra Webb and Allison Brennan on villains, suspense, and writing standalone thrillers

Debra Webb and Allison Brennan on villains, suspense, and writing standalone thrillers

The author of The Woman I've Become chats with the writer behind Whisper Creek

By Debra Webb and Allison Brennan | November 2, 2026

Richard Chizmar on horror, alter egos, and ending his Boogeyman series

Richard Chizmar on horror, alter egos, and ending his Boogeyman series

John B. Valeri chats with the author of Killing the Boogeyman

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Riley Sager and Tom Ryan on coincidentally writing thrillers with the same premise

Riley Sager and Tom Ryan on coincidentally writing thrillers with the same premise

The authors of The Unknown and Return to Breakneck Island talk ghosts, remote settings, and more

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Noah Segan discusses his new film, 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York'

Noah Segan discusses his new film, 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York'

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The Backlist: Sarah Weinman on a Classic Domestic Thriller, 'The Hours Before Dawn'

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Carolyn Marie Wilkins on Historical Fiction, Cults, and Writing Psychic Characters (as a Psychic)

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