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7 Great Espionage Films Set During WWII

7 Great Espionage Films Set During WWII

Ashley Weaver looks at "stories of spycraft and undercover derring-do"

By Ashley Weaver | May 17, 2023

Reimagining the Scarlet Pimpernel

Reimagining the Scarlet Pimpernel

Updating a classic tale of derring-do for the 21st century.

By Genevieve Cogman | May 17, 2023

7 Fabulous Crime Novels and the Craft Lessons They Drive Home

7 Fabulous Crime Novels and the Craft Lessons They Drive Home

Kate White on thrillers that entertain and inspire

By Kate White | May 16, 2023

Realism and License in Legal Thrillers

Realism and License in Legal Thrillers

Adam Mitzner on finding the right balance of accuracy and drama in a field where the details are everything.

By Adam Mitzner | May 16, 2023

7 YA Books That Explore the Struggle Between the Haves and Have-Nots

7 YA Books That Explore the Struggle Between the Haves and Have-Nots

Or, inequality kills...

By Jen Wilde | May 16, 2023

The Crime Stories of Kabul: From the Paris of Central Asia to Kingdom of Chaos

The Crime Stories of Kabul: From the Paris of Central Asia to Kingdom of Chaos

Espionage and mystery in Afghanistan's capital.

By Paul French | May 15, 2023

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

For Today's Crime Novels, the Stakes Are High, Right from the First Sentence

By Candice Fox | May 15, 2023

To A Shark, Swimming Humans May Look Like Seal Meat From Below

By Sarah Graves | May 15, 2023

Time Is The Best Killer: 8 Taut Thrillers Set Over Three Days Or Less

By Anna Snoekstra | May 12, 2023

May's Best Psychological Thrillers

May's Best Psychological Thrillers

From delicious to chilling, these new releases use the human psyche to great effect.

By Molly Odintz | May 12, 2023

Frank Bill On Growing Up in the Shadow of War

Frank Bill On Growing Up in the Shadow of War

"There were hints of my father’s service."

By Frank Bill | May 12, 2023

7 Criminally Under-Rated Heist Films That Deserve Another Watch

7 Criminally Under-Rated Heist Films That Deserve Another Watch

Or, Always a Partner in Crime, Never a Mastermind...

By Tyler Schwanke | May 12, 2023

On Writing a Climate Change Thriller With Realism and Hope

On Writing a Climate Change Thriller With Realism and Hope

Adrift was like taking the monster out of the closet and studying it in daylight." ">"Building the world of Adrift was like taking the monster out of the closet and studying it in daylight."

By Lisa Brideau | May 11, 2023

Six Novels Exploring the Underbelly of Privileged Enclaves

Six Novels Exploring the Underbelly of Privileged Enclaves

"If you enjoy your thrillers with a side of opulence, then pour yourself a glass of champagne, sit back, and see how the other half lives..."

By Lindsay Cameron | May 11, 2023

Terrible Mothers in Horror: A Reading List

Terrible Mothers in Horror: A Reading List

"Even the simplest, most basic of relationships can be messy, complicated, and terrifying."

By Katrina Monroe | May 11, 2023

Whodunnits With a Killer Twist

Whodunnits With a Killer Twist

These novels will leave with you a feeling of "What just happened?"

By Gabriella Lepore | May 11, 2023

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