Tomes That Teach: Jonelle Patrick on Learning the Past Through Historical Fiction

Tomes That Teach: Jonelle Patrick on Learning the Past Through Historical Fiction

The author of The Samurai's Octopus brings the ancient world to life through novels

By Jonelle Patrick | June 25, 2026

Caroline Kepnes on Post-9/11 Fiction, Grief, and Returning to Joe Goldberg's Origin Story

Caroline Kepnes on Post-9/11 Fiction, Grief, and Returning to Joe Goldberg's Origin Story

The author of You First in conversation with John B. Valeri

By John B. Valeri | June 25, 2026

On Slashers, Summer Flics, and Moving Beyond Typecasting

On Slashers, Summer Flics, and Moving Beyond Typecasting

Yesterday's horror reinforced stereotypes. Today's cinema overturns them.

By E.L. Chen | June 24, 2026

Jack Murphy on Modern Military Thrillers, Tech Moguls, and Sniper Safaris

Jack Murphy on Modern Military Thrillers, Tech Moguls, and Sniper Safaris

The author of The Most Dangerous Man in conversation with I.S. Berry

By I. S. Berry | June 24, 2026

Gaslighting and Self-Doubt: Six Books That Make Us Question Those Closest To Us

Gaslighting and Self-Doubt: Six Books That Make Us Question Those Closest To Us

Lucy Ashe explore fiction in which "care darkens into control"

By Lucy Ashe | June 23, 2026

Sean David Robinson on Why Missing Person Thrillers Are Addictive (According to Science)

Sean David Robinson on Why Missing Person Thrillers Are Addictive (According to Science)

An exploration of Edwin Drood, American disappearances, and the neuroscience behind a mystery trope

By Sean David Robinson | June 23, 2026

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Sturm und Drang: Allison Brennan on Turning Weather into a Character in Thrillers

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Trauma Talk: 4 Mystery Novels and Series Where the Protagonist Gets Therapy

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A Father and Daughter Discuss Their Shared Crime Obsessions

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Jessica Payne on Antiheroes, Gender, and the Rise of Female Pyschopaths in Fiction

Jessica Payne on Antiheroes, Gender, and the Rise of Female Pyschopaths in Fiction

The author of Somebody Worth Killing unpacks the complex allure of the morally gray woman

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The 5 Greatest Fictional Recurring Characters, According to Alison Gaylin

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The author of Robert B. Parker's Booked recommends friends and foes who refuse to die

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Millicent Simmonds Co-Writes and Stars in New Thriller, <em>Grace</em> With a Deaf Protagonist

Millicent Simmonds Co-Writes and Stars in New Thriller, Grace With a Deaf Protagonist

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6 Suspense Novels About Art, Museums, and Forgers

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5 Propulsive Thrillers Featuring Trauma, Reunions, and Lingering Pasts

5 Propulsive Thrillers Featuring Trauma, Reunions, and Lingering Pasts

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