Kasey Lansdale on Writing an Inexperienced Small-Town PI Protagonist

Kasey Lansdale on Writing an Inexperienced Small-Town PI Protagonist

The author of First Chance extolls the amateur sleuths who feel in over their heads

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A Brief History of Stolen Paintings

A Brief History of Stolen Paintings

Felix Francis on why stealing paintings is a losing game.

By Felix Francis | September 10, 2026

How the Directors of 'Chronovisor' Created a Modern Borgesian Mystery for the Big Screen

How the Directors of 'Chronovisor' Created a Modern Borgesian Mystery for the Big Screen

Kevin Walker and Jack Auen, in conversation with Radha Vatsal.

By Radha Vatsal | September 10, 2026

J.T. Ellison on Deception, Duality and Domestic Suspense

J.T. Ellison on Deception, Duality and Domestic Suspense

A wide-ranging conversation with the bestselling author.

By John B. Valeri | September 9, 2026

Carly Hillman on Going from Producing Colbert's Late Show to Writing a Crime Novel

Carly Hillman on Going from Producing Colbert's Late Show to Writing a Crime Novel

The author of The Refuge shares a moment of unexpected inspiration

By Carly Hillman | September 9, 2026

Carrie Talick on Mashing Up Genres and Injecting Comedy into Murder Mysteries

Carrie Talick on Mashing Up Genres and Injecting Comedy into Murder Mysteries

The author of The Alibi Club dances at the intersections of humor and storytelling

By Carrie Talick | September 8, 2026

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Ally Zetterberg on Writing the Women Who Actually Live in Monaco

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'Til Death: Rachel Harrison on Why Weddings Make Perfect Horror Settings

'Til Death: Rachel Harrison on Why Weddings Make Perfect Horror Settings

The author of Kiss Slay Replay harnesses the heightened emotions and stakes of a pivotal day

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Sarai Walker on Sylvia Plath, Academic Satire, and Creating a Fictional True Crime Author

Sarai Walker on Sylvia Plath, Academic Satire, and Creating a Fictional True Crime Author

Alex Dueben talks with the author of the tragicomic thriller Furious Violet

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The Best International Fiction of the Month: September 2026

The Best International Fiction of the Month: September 2026

Vampires seeking vengeance in Korea, cat solving crimes in Japan, horror stories from Madrid, and a French true crime classic

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How Harry Kurnitz Conquered Hollywood, Broadway, and the Biblio-Mystery

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6 Great Thrillers About Mothers and Daughters and Sisters

6 Great Thrillers About Mothers and Daughters and Sisters

Hank Phillippi Ryan on family secrets and complicated relationships.

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5 Books That Make You Root for Con Artists, Grifters, and Tricksters

5 Books That Make You Root for Con Artists, Grifters, and Tricksters

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5 Great Unexpected Sequels to Crime Novels

5 Great Unexpected Sequels to Crime Novels

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