On Writing an Urbex Thriller and Exploring the Vertical City

On Writing an Urbex Thriller and Exploring the Vertical City

"[T]he most thrilling excursion you’ve never taken could be right outside your door some hundred stories straight up—or down."

By Cody Goodfellow | September 29, 2023

On the Rise, and Fall, and Uncontainable Rebellion of Cyberpunk

On the Rise, and Fall, and Uncontainable Rebellion of Cyberpunk

"Cyberpunk is not about technological supremacy. In fact, the reverse is true: cyberpunk is about the perseverance of humanity."

By Jared Shurin | September 28, 2023

Ava Glass: Me and the Spies

Ava Glass: Me and the Spies

"I’d only been working for the British government for a few weeks when I met my first spy."

By Ava Glass | September 28, 2023

6 Creepy Novels Featuring Murder Houses

6 Creepy Novels Featuring Murder Houses

"The right setting only elevates the ugliness."

By Lisa Matlin | September 28, 2023

Four Novels About War That Bear Re/Reading

Four Novels About War That Bear Re/Reading

Audrey Gale on crime, epic fiction, and the horrors of war.

By Audrey Gale | September 28, 2023

Spenser at 50: The Evolution of Robert B. Parker's Iconic Character

Spenser at 50: The Evolution of Robert B. Parker's Iconic Character

Fifty years later, Spenser has been through different hands, but he's still Boston's favorite knight errant.

By L. Wayne Hicks | September 27, 2023

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A Roundtable Discussion on Dark Academia

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The Off-Broadway Play <em>Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors</em> Is Cute, Not-So-Bloody Fun

The Off-Broadway Play Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Is Cute, Not-So-Bloody Fun

"Taking in the whole stage may cause one to wonder if they have stumbled into a goth dance party."

By Jennifer Kneeland | September 26, 2023

Michele Campbell Leans into the Truth

Michele Campbell Leans into the Truth

Campbell discusses her days as a prosecutor, her publishing journey, and trailblazing for Latin crime authors.

By Richie Narvaez | September 26, 2023

The Art of Writing Mysteries Featuring Real-Life Figures

The Art of Writing Mysteries Featuring Real-Life Figures

In these books, history and mystery mingle.

By Lyn Squire | September 26, 2023

The Albatross of Smartphones in Young Adult Mysteries

The Albatross of Smartphones in Young Adult Mysteries

Lauren Muñoz on the mystery writer's conundrum

By Lauren Muñoz | September 26, 2023

The Sleuthing Spinster: Why Single Women Rule Cozy Fiction

The Sleuthing Spinster: Why Single Women Rule Cozy Fiction

Gretchen Rue on mystery's favorite investigators

By Gretchen Rue | September 25, 2023

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

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Why James Patterson and Mike Lupica Came Together to Write a Thriller

Why James Patterson and Mike Lupica Came Together to Write a Thriller

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By Rick Pullen | September 25, 2023

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