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Karin Slaughter on Mo Hayder, thrillers by women, and the legacy of

Karin Slaughter on Mo Hayder, thrillers by women, and the legacy of "Gone"

From Slaughter's new introduction to a pivotal crime classic

By Karin Slaughter | November 3, 2026

The best crime novels, mysteries, and thrillers of the month: November 2026

The best crime novels, mysteries, and thrillers of the month: November 2026

Featuring new titles from Donna Freitas, Ian Rankin, Brendan Flaherty, and more, plus the final Alan Bradley mystery

By Molly Odintz | November 3, 2026

James Patterson on dictators, historical fiction, and writing a world war II thriller

James Patterson on dictators, historical fiction, and writing a world war II thriller

John B. Valeri profiles the author of The Munich Affair

By John B. Valeri | November 3, 2026

Anna Rasche on the Hope diamond and the trope of cursed jewels in literature

Anna Rasche on the Hope diamond and the trope of cursed jewels in literature

The author of The Cursed Diamond explores the allure of magical jewelry

By Anna Rasche | November 3, 2026

Remembering Mark Pryor, beloved crime novelist and iconic Austinite

Remembering Mark Pryor, beloved crime novelist and iconic Austinite

"Everyone was welcome in his world"

By Scott Montgomery | October 30, 2026

Nika Grace on finding remains in deserts and writing a serial killer novel

Nika Grace on finding remains in deserts and writing a serial killer novel

The author of Serial Killer Wanted unearths fingers, guns, and more on sandy treks

By Nika Grace | October 30, 2026

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Alysandra Dutton on Writing Historical Noir and Investigating Ancient Roman Crimes

By Alysandra Dutton | October 30, 2026

Richard Chizmar on horror, alter egos, and ending his Boogeyman series

By John B. Valeri | October 29, 2026

Adam Plantinga on writing gritty, tough-guy protagonists in modern crime fiction

By Adam Plantinga | October 29, 2026

A Brief History of Occult Detectives

A Brief History of Occult Detectives

From gong’an to Carnacki to The Speculative Detective Agency, the occult has long haunted mystery fiction

By Richie Narvaez | October 28, 2026

5 horror novels that take you to a cabin in the woods

5 horror novels that take you to a cabin in the woods

Nick Medina recommends Paul Tremblay, Christina Henry, and more

By Nick Medina | October 27, 2026

5 crime novels set in grand hotels, from Peter James

5 crime novels set in grand hotels, from Peter James

Peter James recommends Arthur Hailey, Nita Prose, and more

By Peter James | October 27, 2026

America's lady Bluebeard: the strange murder trial of Lyda Trueblood

America's lady Bluebeard: the strange murder trial of Lyda Trueblood

Excerpted from Ordinary Wife: The True Story of America's Forgotten Serial Killer by Gregg Olsen and Morgan Olsen

By Gregg Olsen and Morgan Olsen | October 27, 2026

Jim Ruland on writing a campus heist novel inspired by Bad Bunny and 'Bullet Train'

Jim Ruland on writing a campus heist novel inspired by Bad Bunny and 'Bullet Train'

The author of Mightier Than the Sword directs a fictional scholastic crime spree

By Jim Ruland | October 27, 2026

Kevin Moore on Femme Fatales, Tropes, and Learning from the Women of Noir

Kevin Moore on Femme Fatales, Tropes, and Learning from the Women of Noir

The author of Waking Sleeping Beauty plumbs the depth of a misunderstood character type

By Kevin Moore | October 26, 2026

Riley Sager and Tom Ryan on coincidentally writing thrillers with the same premise

Riley Sager and Tom Ryan on coincidentally writing thrillers with the same premise

The authors of The Unknown and Return to Breakneck Island talk ghosts, remote settings, and more

By Tom Ryan | October 23, 2026

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