• Genres

    A Brief History of Cognac's POLAR Festival

    Since 1996, the city of Cognac has celebrated the art of the thriller with a convention that draws fans and authors from all over.

    August 9, 2021  By Bernard Bec
    0

    Murder on the Move: Suspense Novels Set on Trains, Boats & Transport

    Louise Candlish on the long, proud tradition of setting mysteries on moving vehicles.

    August 6, 2021  By Louise Candlish
    0

    What Do You Read When the World Is Falling Apart?
    Spy Fiction, Of Course.

    Or, how reading Philip Kerr, Alan Furst, and John le Carré can help in processing overwhelming events.

    August 6, 2021  By Tessa Lunney
    0

    Survivalist Thrillers: A Primer

    These characters must channel their fear into a life-or-death battle against nature.

    August 6, 2021  By Chevy Stevens
    0

    Four Novels That Explore the Dark Side of Female Friendships

    Jealousy, gaslighting, and obsession...Promise me we'll be best friends forever.

    August 6, 2021  By Melanie Gideon
    0

    Five Novels About Journalists Returning to Their Hometowns to Investigate Crimes

    Celebrating one of the most enticing setups in mystery fiction.

    August 6, 2021  By Claire Douglas
    0

    Perfume Thieves and the History of Temptation

    On the scent of some of history's most refined criminals.

    August 5, 2021  By Timothy Schaffert
    0

    The Bleakest Noir: A List of Ultra-Dark Thrillers

    "Noir demands that we consider the problem of the irredeemable...and bear witness to their humanity."

    August 5, 2021  By Kate Myles
    0

    There's an Abundance of Wives In Book Titles—Where Are the Husbands?

    Chandler Baker loves marriage thrillers, but she thinks it's time for men to take a turn at being defined by their domestic roles.

    August 5, 2021  By Chandler Baker
    0

    Sophie Hannah on the Literary Side of Agatha Christie: "Her style is not simplistic but, rather, beautifully simple."

    Agatha Christie wasn't just an ingenious plotter and entertainer. She was a great writer. Full stop.

    August 4, 2021  By Sophie Hannah
    0


    Page 345 of 661