On The Horrifying, Hilarious Violence of a Punch & Judy Puppet Show

On The Horrifying, Hilarious Violence of a Punch & Judy Puppet Show

"Because who doesn’t love a puppet, with a wriggling, uneasy love that might be terror?"

By Catriona McPherson | December 6, 2021

Have Yourself a Cozy Christmas With These Delectable Mysteries

Have Yourself a Cozy Christmas With These Delectable Mysteries

Holiday cheer, festive foods, and a few not-particularly-upsetting murders...

By Ginger Bolton | December 6, 2021

The Curse of Englishness: Why Every British Thriller Is Also a Black Comedy

The Curse of Englishness: Why Every British Thriller Is Also a Black Comedy

"We specialise in a specific kind of English malice based on class and distorted moral rectitude."

By Christopher Fowler | December 4, 2021

Why the Heightened World of Elite Dance Is the Perfect Vehicle for a Feminist Thriller

Why the Heightened World of Elite Dance Is the Perfect Vehicle for a Feminist Thriller

.On ballerinas, womanhood, and the patriarchal control behind "self-discipline"

By Erin Kelly | December 3, 2021

8 Murder Mysteries Perfect for Teens

8 Murder Mysteries Perfect for Teens

Millions of followers. Lucrative content deals. Striking good looks. And deadly secrets.

By Kiley Roache | December 3, 2021

Great Ominous Beach Settings In Fiction

Great Ominous Beach Settings In Fiction

"The ocean is without remorse...It is the perfect murderer."

By Sarah Strohmeyer | December 2, 2021

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Shop Talk: Alex Segura Is Always Writing, Even When He's Not

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Suspense in Sustenance: Finding a Healthy Relationship with Food, While Writing a Thriller

By Flora Collins | December 2, 2021

Get Wise to <em>Get Smart</em>

Get Wise to Get Smart

Looking back on Mel Brooks and Buck Henry's groundbreaking spy comedy series

By Olivia Rutigliano | December 1, 2021

10 Novels You Should Read in December

10 Novels You Should Read in December

The best new crime novels, thrillers, and mysteries to close out the year.

By CrimeReads | December 1, 2021

How to Solve A Murder in Early 19th-Century London

How to Solve A Murder in Early 19th-Century London

The coroner, the Bow Street Runners, and murder investigation in Regency England

By Darcie Wilde | December 1, 2021

Strong Women in Fiction: The Problem With Magic Bracelets

Strong Women in Fiction: The Problem With Magic Bracelets

Elysia Whisler was told her protagonist was 'too strong'

By Elysia Whisler | December 1, 2021

The Underappreciated Genius of William Lindsay Gresham's <em>Nightmare Alley</em>

The Underappreciated Genius of William Lindsay Gresham's Nightmare Alley

An American classic of fear and manipulation.

By Nick Tosches | November 30, 2021

Have Cozy, Will Travel: Books in Which Cozy Protagonists Are On the Move

Have Cozy, Will Travel: Books in Which Cozy Protagonists Are On the Move

Or, how to escape the Cabot Cove effect.

By Jennifer J. Chow | November 30, 2021

Which Sexy Psychological Thriller Should You Read Next? An Author and Sex Educator Weighs In.

Which Sexy Psychological Thriller Should You Read Next? An Author and Sex Educator Weighs In.

Let Briana Cole tempt you with a sultry psychological thriller...

By Briana Cole | November 30, 2021

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