On the Haunted History of Apartheid in South Africa

On the Haunted History of Apartheid in South Africa

Nadia Davids Spends Time in the Company of Ghosts

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The Best Psychological Thrillers of 2025

The Best Psychological Thrillers of 2025

Slowburn suspense, intricate setups, vicious rivalries, and visceral denouements

By Molly Odintz | December 10, 2025

Period Perfection: 8 Historical Mystery Novels That Transport Readers

Period Perfection: 8 Historical Mystery Novels That Transport Readers

Julie Mulhern recommends Catriona McPherson, Anna Lee Huber, Kerry Greenwood, and more

By Julie Mulhern | December 10, 2025

Nick Croydon on Alan Turing, Bletchley Park, and the Importance of Research in Crafting Thrillers

Nick Croydon on Alan Turing, Bletchley Park, and the Importance of Research in Crafting Thrillers

Finding authenticity in history.

By Nick Croydon | December 10, 2025

Attention, Nerds: There's a Pilot In the Works Called <em>Trivia Night Mysteries</em>

Attention, Nerds: There's a Pilot In the Works Called Trivia Night Mysteries

News of a portential whodunnit series from former Family Guy Showrunner Steve Callaghan

By Olivia Rutigliano | December 9, 2025

The Best Debut Crime Novels of 2025

The Best Debut Crime Novels of 2025

Missing persons, friendly fire, clever criminals, and academic shenanigans

By Molly Odintz | December 9, 2025

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Books for the Searchers: A Criminologist's Four Favorite Crime Novels

Books for the Searchers: A Criminologist's Four Favorite Crime Novels

Christoffer Carlsson shares the stories he turns to on those too-long nights

By Christoffer Carlsson | December 8, 2025

Using Black Vampire Fiction to Explore America's Horrific Past

Using Black Vampire Fiction to Explore America's Horrific Past

Hayley Dennings explores threats, erasure, and her personal history with the monstrous

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The Past, Present, and Future of African Crime Writing: A Roundtable Discussion

The Past, Present, and Future of African Crime Writing: A Roundtable Discussion

Leye Adenle, Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki, Iris Mwanza, Mike Nikol, and Michael Sears talk all things crime fiction in Africa

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Queer Crime Writers Presents: 10 New LGBTQIA+ Crime Novels to Check Out This Winter

Queer Crime Writers Presents: 10 New LGBTQIA+ Crime Novels to Check Out This Winter

10 recently released queer mysteries and thrillers to keep you reading till spring

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3 Ghost Stories To Help Get You in the Holiday Spirit

3 Ghost Stories To Help Get You in the Holiday Spirit

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By Maxie Dara | December 5, 2025

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