The Best Psychological Thrillers of June 2023

The Best Psychological Thrillers of June 2023

Twisty thrillers, haunting character studies, and one incredibly vicious Disney princess

By Molly Odintz | June 9, 2023

The Businessman and the Author

The Businessman and the Author

How a series of suspicious deaths and an intriguing story about Russia, told at a Bahamas estate, turned into a wild new novel.

By Josh Haven | June 9, 2023

Six Great Thrillers Featuring Manipulative Mom-Friends at Their Best

Six Great Thrillers Featuring Manipulative Mom-Friends at Their Best

Ashley Audrain on circumstantial friendship and dangerous secrets.

By Ashley Audrain | June 9, 2023

Soundtracks to Accompany Four Classic Supernatural Novels

Soundtracks to Accompany Four Classic Supernatural Novels

Nothing sets the mood like an entrancing instrumental score

By Jeremy P. Bushnell | June 9, 2023

My First Thriller: D.P. Lyle

My First Thriller: D.P. Lyle

He was a cardiologist who dreamed of becoming a writer. Finally, he went for it.

By Rick Pullen | June 8, 2023

Ivy Pochoda on Women, Violence, and the Power of Crime Stories

Ivy Pochoda on Women, Violence, and the Power of Crime Stories

"We forgive violent women if their violence is inspired by some original male violence, but we cannot deal with violent women who are violent under their own sail."

By Matthew Coleman Turbeville | June 8, 2023

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Drinking, Dancing, and Breaking the Law: Nightlife in the Jazz Age

By Katharine Schellman | June 8, 2023

Historical Research as Procedural

By Katharine Beutner | June 8, 2023

On the Literary Roots of Die Hard

By Nick de Semlyen | June 7, 2023

'Lou Grant' and The Newspaper Business's Moment on Primetime TV

'Lou Grant' and The Newspaper Business's Moment on Primetime TV

Keith Roysdon on a dated, but still relevant look at the news industry.

By Keith Roysdon | June 7, 2023

High Tech in Low Places: The Makings of the Tech Bro Villain

High Tech in Low Places: The Makings of the Tech Bro Villain

Or, tech bros as (evil) magicians

By James Byrne | June 7, 2023

10 Thrilling Novels featuring Horses 

10 Thrilling Novels featuring Horses 

These books use the sensitive equines "to echo the qualities of their human counterparts."

By Eliza Jane Brazier | June 7, 2023

Why Are We So Obsessed with Missing Persons Stories?

Why Are We So Obsessed with Missing Persons Stories?

On losing our beloveds, and writing what we fear.

By Seraphina Nova Glass | June 7, 2023

How The Homes of My Past Continue To Haunt My Life

How The Homes of My Past Continue To Haunt My Life

"There it is—the familiar clink of a key in its lock. The scrape of metal on metal. A hot blast of air on my face."

By Adorah Nworah | June 6, 2023

The New Classics of Southern Crime Fiction

The New Classics of Southern Crime Fiction

Southern Noir is on the rise, and Polly Stewart is rounding up some of her favorite books.

By Polly Stewart | June 6, 2023

S.A. Cosby on Inspiration, Serial Killers, and How He Writes

S.A. Cosby on Inspiration, Serial Killers, and How He Writes

A conversation with the author of 'All the Sinners Bleed'

By Nick Kolakowski | June 6, 2023

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