The Complex History of 'Gay Panic' and the 2001 Thriller <em>The Deep End</em>

The Complex History of 'Gay Panic' and the 2001 Thriller The Deep End

The 1947 novel is about protecting a teenage daughter's sexual 'virtue'. The 2001 film changes that character to a gay son, and plays with how his sexuality leads to a domestic panic.

By Matthew John Phillips | April 16, 2021

Why Librarians Are Natural Born Detectives

Why Librarians Are Natural Born Detectives

Whether you're looking for information about an uncle's will or a homemade poison, the reference desk is the place to go.

By M.E. Hilliard | April 15, 2021

In Psychological Thrillers, Sisters Have a Very Special Role to Play

In Psychological Thrillers, Sisters Have a Very Special Role to Play

Twisted sisters battling through intense sibling rivalries, all in the name of good fiction.

By Sally Hepworth | April 14, 2021

Hitchcock, The Voyeur: Why <em>Rear Window</em> Remains the Director's Definitive Film

Hitchcock, The Voyeur: Why Rear Window Remains the Director's Definitive Film

Hitchcock was a master of obsessive looking and daydreamed about filming acts of sexual voyeurism. In Rear Window, he found a new vision.

By Edward White | April 13, 2021

The Internet Is the New Panopticon: Suspense in the Age of Digital Surveillance

The Internet Is the New Panopticon: Suspense in the Age of Digital Surveillance

Self-policing when you don't know if someone's watching isn't new. But the diffuse nature of modern internet surveillance is.

By A. E. Osworth | April 13, 2021

"High Mountains Suffocate Me": On The Dizzying Allure of Alpine Mysteries

From Mary Shelley to Ruth Ware, the Alps have always been the perfect setting for chilling fiction.

By Danielle Trussoni | April 13, 2021

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By R.J. Hoffman | April 12, 2021

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By Lisa Levy | April 9, 2021

The Hidden History of Women and the IRA

By Flynn Berry | April 8, 2021

Characters That Are So Bad, They're Great

Characters That Are So Bad, They're Great

"I love writing the colder, crueller beings."

By Adele Parks | April 7, 2021

Scary Times Call for Scary Reads

Scary Times Call for Scary Reads

When life gets tough, some readers look for books about ghosts, monsters, survival, and the terrifying unknown.

By Jennifer McMahon | April 7, 2021

The Night She Disappeared

The Night She Disappeared

Lisa Jewell

By CrimeReads Excerpts | April 5, 2021

Ghosts and Narrators

Ghosts and Narrators

Sometimes, the best way to tell your story is through the voice of the dead.

By Jessica Hamilton | April 5, 2021

Eight Novels Featuring Twisted Medicine

Eight Novels Featuring Twisted Medicine

Medical Instruments, Institutions, and Professionals that Do Harm to Make Great Fiction

By Shelley Nolden | April 2, 2021

How to Read Mysteries While Recovering from the Patriarchy

How to Read Mysteries While Recovering from the Patriarchy

Melissa Febos was struggling to write a book about surviving American girlhood. Mystery fiction presented a solution.

By Melissa Febos | April 1, 2021

The Water Rituals

The Water Rituals

Eva Garcia Saenz, translated by Nick Caistor

By CrimeReads Excerpts | April 1, 2021

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