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A Brief History of Cognac's POLAR Festival

A Brief History of Cognac's POLAR Festival

Since 1996, the city of Cognac has celebrated the art of the thriller with a convention that draws fans and authors from all over.

By Bernard Bec | August 9, 2021

Murder on the Move: Suspense Novels Set on Trains, Boats & Transport

Murder on the Move: Suspense Novels Set on Trains, Boats & Transport

Louise Candlish on the long, proud tradition of setting mysteries on moving vehicles.

By Louise Candlish | August 6, 2021

What Do You Read When the World Is Falling Apart? <br>Spy Fiction, Of Course.</br>

What Do You Read When the World Is Falling Apart?
Spy Fiction, Of Course.

Or, how reading Philip Kerr, Alan Furst, and John le Carré can help in processing overwhelming events.

By Tessa Lunney | August 6, 2021

Survivalist Thrillers: A Primer

Survivalist Thrillers: A Primer

These characters must channel their fear into a life-or-death battle against nature.

By Chevy Stevens | August 6, 2021

Four Novels That Explore the Dark Side of Female Friendships

Four Novels That Explore the Dark Side of Female Friendships

Jealousy, gaslighting, and obsession...Promise me we'll be best friends forever.

By Melanie Gideon | August 6, 2021

Five Novels About Journalists Returning to Their Hometowns to Investigate Crimes

Five Novels About Journalists Returning to Their Hometowns to Investigate Crimes

Celebrating one of the most enticing setups in mystery fiction.

By Claire Douglas | August 6, 2021

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Perfume Thieves and the History of Temptation

By Timothy Schaffert | August 5, 2021

The Bleakest Noir: A List of Ultra-Dark Thrillers

By Kate Myles | August 5, 2021

Suicide, Despair, Lunacy, and Hysteria (and Surprisingly Little Murder) Among WASPS

By Michael Knox Beran | August 5, 2021

There's an Abundance of Wives In Book Titles—Where Are the Husbands?

There's an Abundance of Wives In Book Titles—Where Are the Husbands?

Chandler Baker loves marriage thrillers, but she thinks it's time for men to take a turn at being defined by their domestic roles.

By Chandler Baker | August 5, 2021

Sophie Hannah on the Literary Side of Agatha Christie:

Sophie Hannah on the Literary Side of Agatha Christie: "Her style is not simplistic but, rather, beautifully simple."

Agatha Christie wasn't just an ingenious plotter and entertainer. She was a great writer. Full stop.

By Sophie Hannah | August 4, 2021

11 Novels You Should Read This August

11 Novels You Should Read This August

New fiction from Megan Abbott, Naomi Hirahara, William Kent Krueger, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Andrea Bartz, Louise Penny, and more.

By CrimeReads | August 4, 2021

Life Inside West Virginia's

Life Inside West Virginia's "Quiet Zone"—Where Cell Phones and WiFi Are Banned and Electrosensitive Pilgrims Commune with Silence

If you think the town sounds like Twin Peaks, you're not the only one.

By Stephen Kurczy | August 4, 2021

How Surf Noir Changed My Life

How Surf Noir Changed My Life

Discover Kem Nunn. Discover the power of riding waves. Nothing will ever be the same.

By David M. Olsen | August 4, 2021

The Photographers Who Inspire Megan Abbott

The Photographers Who Inspire Megan Abbott

From Weegee, to Gordon Parks, to Nan Goldin, these photographers capture the essence of noir.

By Megan Abbott | August 3, 2021

Rediscovering the Gin-Soaked Screwball Mysteries of Craig Rice

Rediscovering the Gin-Soaked Screwball Mysteries of Craig Rice

She was on the cover of Time, tore through an unknown number of marriages, and held onto her highball all the while.

By Lisa Lutz | August 3, 2021

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