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"[S]trange new worlds, bizarre customs, and brain-altering devices"—and the same old crimes.

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7 crime novels that use "different ages as a kind of framing device"

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Poised at the meeting of two continents, and historically a hot spot for spies, Istanbul shows up in many of the best thrillers.

The Case for More Bloodthirsty Women in Literature

Horror has found a new final girl, but this time, she’s the one you need to fear.

Mysteries and Thrillers That Juxtapose Violence Against Idyllic Settings

"Death feels somehow crueler when it’s preceded by beauty"

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Patrick Magee was behind enemy lines. His job was to assemble and plant the device.

When the Setting Is as Creepy as the Story Itself

Psychological thrillers full of atmosphere, dread, and poignant settings.

Graphic Content: Entering the World of 'Never Sleep' with writer Fred van Lente

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