• Suspense

    Maternity Leave Noir

    A surprising number of crime-writing careers begin during maternity leave. Think about how many more there would be if that leave were longer and guaranteed to all.

    February 17, 2021  By Molly Odintz
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    What to Read and Watch Next If You're Finding Yourself Oddly Fascinated by the Idea of Cults

    From faith-based extremes to hot yoga practitioners, the message is clear: anyone can end up in a cult.

    February 17, 2021  By Cate Quinn
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    Why Are Imaginary Friends So Deeply Creepy?

    An author of psychological thrillers reflects on a love of horror and the unseen.

    February 17, 2021  By Rachel Ryan
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    Broadening Horizons and Crossing Genres

    On the joys and possibilities of reading—and writing—outside your preferred genres.

    February 17, 2021  By Susan Lewis
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    Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles Is an Unexpected Masterclass in Suspense

    An author finds inspiration in a 19th century literary classic.

    February 16, 2021  By Helen Cooper
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    All is Fair in Love and Noir: 10 Destructive Romances for Valentine’s Day

    Doomed couples, dark journeys, and all-consuming passion.

    February 12, 2021  By Zach Vasquez
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    The Shadow

    Melanie Raabe

    "Vienna was giving Norah the cold shoulder."

    February 12, 2021  By CrimeReads Excerpts
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    Spoils of the Dead

    Dana Stabenow

    "'Come on, Erik!' Josh's sneakers disappeared over a mussel-encrusted rock ridge left exposed by the low tide."

    February 11, 2021  By CrimeReads Excerpts
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    How Bad Can The Good Guys Be?

    There are very few genuinely 'good' characters anymore. But how far can you take their actions before they morph into villains?

    February 11, 2021  By Sylvain Neuvel
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    For One Author, the 2011 Terror Attack on Norway Changed Everything. But Could He Write It Into Fiction?

    Grief, violence, and the writer's responsibility in the aftermath

    February 10, 2021  By Ben McPherson
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