The Best Psychological Thrillers of May 2025

The Best Psychological Thrillers of May 2025

This spring, suspense goes global

By Molly Odintz | May 15, 2025

Murder, Mischief, and Mayhem: The Best Campy and Humorous Thriller Series

Murder, Mischief, and Mayhem: The Best Campy and Humorous Thriller Series

"These are stories where the danger is real—but so are the laughs."

By Michelle Gagnon | May 15, 2025

7 Novels Built

7 Novels Built "On The Weight of a Shared Secret"

As the saying goes, two can keep a secret...

By Anna Snoekstra | May 15, 2025

6 Great Puzzle Novels

6 Great Puzzle Novels

K.A. Merson on some favorites from a sub-genre of head-scratchers and puzzling twisters.

By K.A. Merson | May 13, 2025

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.

By CrimeReads | May 12, 2025

Crime and the City: Aspen, Colorado

Crime and the City: Aspen, Colorado

A tour of mysteries and thrillers set in Colorado ski towns.

By Paul French | May 12, 2025

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Murder at the Museum

By Molly Odintz | May 8, 2025

Len Deighton’s Spy Novels:  A Personal Selection

By Paul Vidich | May 8, 2025

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

By Nick Brooks | May 8, 2025

Gabino Iglesias: Let's Talk About Some New Books

Gabino Iglesias: Let's Talk About Some New Books

A look at new novels by Antonio Muñoz Molina, Ron Currie, and Brian Gruel.

By Gabino Iglesias | May 6, 2025

Len Deighton and the Spy Novel

Len Deighton and the Spy Novel

When Your Art Goes Boom

By Paul Vidich | May 6, 2025

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

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.

By CrimeReads | May 5, 2025

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.

By Paulette Kennedy | May 5, 2025

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.

By Paul French | May 5, 2025

Six Films (and One TV Show) Centered Around Biothreats

Six Films (and One TV Show) Centered Around Biothreats

AJ Landau on the enemy we can't see

By AJ Landau | May 2, 2025

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