The Joys and Travails of Writing with a Canine Companion

The Joys and Travails of Writing with a Canine Companion

"[F]ew things help you shift your point of view like looking after a dog."

By Leonie Swann | May 9, 2025

Murder at the Museum

Murder at the Museum

4 novels in which death comes calling at prominent cultural institutions

By Molly Odintz | May 8, 2025

Len Deighton’s Spy Novels:  A Personal Selection

Len Deighton’s Spy Novels:  A Personal Selection

Paul Vidich chooses "six novels to highlight Deighton’s considerable talent."

By Paul Vidich | May 8, 2025

Murder, Mystery, and the Movement: 5 Reasons Why YA Thrillers Are Leading the Revolution

Murder, Mystery, and the Movement: 5 Reasons Why YA Thrillers Are Leading the Revolution

"[P]lot is the delivery system. The message? That’s what you sneak in once they’re already invested."

By Nick Brooks | May 8, 2025

Mattea Kramer on Crafting Nested Tales and Capturing the Nature of Ordinary Evil

Mattea Kramer on Crafting Nested Tales and Capturing the Nature of Ordinary Evil

No one commits terrible acts alone. And the map of the hurt around them deserves as much space on the page.

By Mattea Kramer | May 8, 2025

Liann Zhang Talks Class Warfare, Toxic Influencers, and the Nature of Villainy

Liann Zhang Talks Class Warfare, Toxic Influencers, and the Nature of Villainy

Jenny Bartoy interviews the debut novelist about her genre-bending take on the social media era

By Jenny Bartoy | May 7, 2025

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Gabino Iglesias: Let's Talk About Some New Books

Gabino Iglesias: Let's Talk About Some New Books

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Len Deighton and the Spy Novel

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When Your Art Goes Boom

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A Brief Survey of Crimes Committed During Voyages of Exploration

A Brief Survey of Crimes Committed During Voyages of Exploration

Steph Post on murder and mayhem in the midst of discovery.

By Steph Post | May 6, 2025

Carlyn Greenwald On Finding Herself in Queer-Coded Horror

Carlyn Greenwald On Finding Herself in Queer-Coded Horror

There's a growing market for terrifying, thrilling tales featuring queer heroes. So why don't we see more of these stories?

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10 New Books Coming Out This Week

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The Magic of Cross-Genre Gothic Fiction

The Magic of Cross-Genre Gothic Fiction

Paulette Kennedy on books that combine the gothic with sci-fi, romance, magic, fantasy, and more.

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Way Out West: Crime Fiction in Perth and Western Australia

Way Out West: Crime Fiction in Perth and Western Australia

Crime and the City travels to the rugged west of Australia.

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