The Most Anticipated Mysteries, Thrillers, and Crime Novels of Summer 2026

The Most Anticipated Mysteries, Thrillers, and Crime Novels of Summer 2026

70 new and upcoming titles to keep you reading all the way till cuffing season

By Molly Odintz | June 3, 2026

Cristina LePort on Turning Medical Advances into Page-Turning Suspense

Cristina LePort on Turning Medical Advances into Page-Turning Suspense

The author of Defrosted explores cryonics, technology, and creating narrative tension

By Cristina LePort | June 3, 2026

Co-Writing a Cold War Thriller With My Father – Forty Years After His Death

Co-Writing a Cold War Thriller With My Father – Forty Years After His Death

Beau L'Amour on collaborating with his father, Louis L'Amour.

By Beau L'Amour | June 2, 2026

5 Great Mysteries Set in the Boston Area

5 Great Mysteries Set in the Boston Area

Hannah Selinger recommends Peter Swanson, Elin Hilderbrand, and more

By Hannah Selinger | June 1, 2026

7 Thrillers That Mine the Depths of Confession and Revenge

7 Thrillers That Mine the Depths of Confession and Revenge

Christine Carbo recommends cathartic suspense from Kanae Minato, Alison Gaylin, and more

By Christine Carbo | June 1, 2026

How Would Ian Fleming Write James Bond Today?

How Would Ian Fleming Write James Bond Today?

Kim Sherwood considers the challenge of continuing an iconic series for a modern audience

By Kim Sherwood | May 29, 2026

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By Ian Mackenzie | May 27, 2026

10 Brilliant Thrillers Set in the Near Future

By Perrin Pring | May 26, 2026

Amanda West on the Joyful Challenge of Changing Thriller Genres

By Amanda West | May 25, 2026

Leslie Baird on Surveillance in Society and Fiction

Leslie Baird on Surveillance in Society and Fiction

How George Orwell, Laila Lalami, and others capture the tension of being watched by governments, peers, and more

By Leslie Baird | May 22, 2026

5 Literary Suspense Novels Set in Italy

5 Literary Suspense Novels Set in Italy

Natalie Lemle recommends Umberto Eco, Muriel Spark, and more

By Natalie Lemle | May 21, 2026

What to Watch Now, International Edition: Z (1969)

What to Watch Now, International Edition: Z (1969)

A groundbreaking political thriller that still resonates today.

By Radha Vatsal | May 21, 2026

Charles Ardai on Noir, Comics, and the Ongoing Adventures of Hard Case Crime

Charles Ardai on Noir, Comics, and the Ongoing Adventures of Hard Case Crime

The venerable writer and publisher is carrying the mantle for classic crime fiction, and he's busier than ever.

By Alex Dueben | May 7, 2026

What Motherhood Taught L.M. Kemp About Espionage

What Motherhood Taught L.M. Kemp About Espionage

The author of I, Spy shares how medical uncertainty shaped her new novel

By L.M. Kemp | May 6, 2026

Matt Harry's 8 Favorite Dystopian and Post-apocalyptic Novels

Matt Harry's 8 Favorite Dystopian and Post-apocalyptic Novels

The author of Ash Land recommends Emily St. John Mandel, Stephen Vincent Benét, Stephen King, and more

By Matt Harry | May 4, 2026

State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: Issues and Recommendations

State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: Issues and Recommendations

Nominees for the Edgars discuss the greatest concerns of the genre today, along with recommending plenty of favorites

By Molly Odintz | April 29, 2026

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