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Where Were You When You Saw Oliver Stone’s JFK?

Where Were You When You Saw Oliver Stone’s JFK?

Chris Hauty on some seminal moments in a long cultural fascination with the JFK assassination.

By Chris Hauty | December 2, 2025

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From "Gone Girl" to Tortured Bad Boy: What the New Wave of "Boy" Thriller Titles Tells Us

Andromeda Romano-Lax on gender, moral panic, and America's crisis of boyhood

By Andromeda Romano-Lax | December 1, 2025

A Brief History of Computer Crime

A Brief History of Computer Crime

Robert T. Kelley explores hacking, cybersecurity, and the threats we will never see coming

By Robert T. Kelley | November 25, 2025

When Ideas Collide: How Asking Questions Can Help Writers Craft Inventive Thrillers

When Ideas Collide: How Asking Questions Can Help Writers Craft Inventive Thrillers

Lynn Tavernier on John Grisham, Stephen King, and literary inspiration

By Lynn Tavernier | November 25, 2025

In Her Majesty's Secret Service: Defending Queen Elizabeth I from Death Threats

In Her Majesty's Secret Service: Defending Queen Elizabeth I from Death Threats

D.J. Nix on British espionage, code-breaking, and more, centuries before MI6

By D.J. Nix | November 24, 2025

“Whoever Wrote this Episode Should Die

“Whoever Wrote this Episode Should Die": "Galaxy Quest" Is Personal, and it's Personal to Me

Galaxy Quest does">No movie understands "loving a fictional world" the way Galaxy Quest does

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 21, 2025

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5 Novels Set in the Wild British Moors

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Holly Seddon recommends menacing tales by Daphne du Maurier, the Brontë sisters, and more

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Brotherhood of the Byline: Andrew and Lee Child on Jack Reacher, Past and Present

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John B. Valeri in conversation with the legendary authors of "Exit Strategy"

By John B. Valeri | November 17, 2025

David Baldacci on Pushing Your Characters Into the Unknown

David Baldacci on Pushing Your Characters Into the Unknown

With the start of a new series, the bestselling author gave himself a challenge.

By David Baldacci | November 11, 2025

The Tech World of Writing

The Tech World of Writing

How a former tech executive went from developing the Xbox to writing thrillers.

By Robbie Bach | November 4, 2025

Crime and the City: Falkland Islands

Crime and the City: Falkland Islands

A look at the surprisingly rich history of thrillers set on and around the South Atlantic's disputed islands.

By Paul French | November 3, 2025

A Brief History of Bounty Hunting in American Art and Life

A Brief History of Bounty Hunting in American Art and Life

Cindy Fazzi on the strange evolution of a dangerous and controversial profession.

By Cindy Fazzi | October 31, 2025

Why October Is the Perfect Month for Thrillers and Crime Novels

Why October Is the Perfect Month for Thrillers and Crime Novels

Lisa Kusel on some favorite novels set during the most atmospheric month.

By Lisa Kusel | October 31, 2025

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