White Picket Mayhem: 6 Thrillers Set in the Suburbs

White Picket Mayhem: 6 Thrillers Set in the Suburbs

Nicole Blades recommends Ellery Lloyd, E. Lockhart, and more

By Nicole Blades | April 22, 2026

Dane Bahr on Craft and Why Crime Fiction Is the Punk Complement to Literary Fiction

Dane Bahr on Craft and Why Crime Fiction Is the Punk Complement to Literary Fiction

The author of The Dead Ringer offers advice for weathering the war of writing

By Dane Bahr | April 21, 2026

5 Books That Inspired: Marcus Kliewer

5 Books That Inspired: Marcus Kliewer

Author Marcus Kliewer lists 5 books that inspired the world of his new novel, The Caretaker. 

By Marcus Kliewer | April 21, 2026

Joseph Moldover on What Being a Psychologist Taught Him About Writing Crime

Joseph Moldover on What Being a Psychologist Taught Him About Writing Crime

Mulling the value of being proven wrong in writing and life

By Joseph Moldover | April 21, 2026

Brittany Butler on Joining the CIA, Tradecraft, and Writing True-to-Life Spy Fiction

Brittany Butler on Joining the CIA, Tradecraft, and Writing True-to-Life Spy Fiction

The author of The Patriot's Daughter examines the intersection of espionage and characterization

By Brittany Butler | April 21, 2026

6 Literary Mysteries Set in the 1980s

6 Literary Mysteries Set in the 1980s

T. Greenwood recommends Karen Winn, M.O. Walsh, and more

By T. Greenwood | April 20, 2026

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Dark Fairy Tales: Amin Ahmad On Nostalgia, Illusions, and the Comfort of Serial Killers

By Amin Ahmad | April 20, 2026

Jane Harper on Australian Crime Fiction, Settings, and Crafting Slow-Burn Suspense

By John B. Valeri | April 16, 2026

6 Mystery Novels with Unorthodox Settings and Setups

By R.M. Caldwell | April 16, 2026

5 Suspense Reads with Heart

5 Suspense Reads with Heart

Allison Winn Scotch on mysteries that pack an emotional punch.

By Allison Winn Scotch | April 15, 2026

On Blending Religion and Horror-Comedy

On Blending Religion and Horror-Comedy

Kathleen Rhodes appreciates the long and irreverent tradition of religious satire in horror fiction

By Kathleen Rhodes | April 15, 2026

R.M. Caldwell on Writing a Regency-Era 'Fast and the Furious', Neurodivergence, and More

R.M. Caldwell on Writing a Regency-Era 'Fast and the Furious', Neurodivergence, and More

The author of Fast and Fastidious in conversation with Alex Dueben

By Alex Dueben | April 14, 2026

The Celebrity Compound as Contemporary Gothic Mansion

The Celebrity Compound as Contemporary Gothic Mansion

Candice Wuehle on the annals of gothic fiction and the conservatorship of Britney Spears.

By Candice Wuehle | April 13, 2026

Swipe Right on Murder: 6 Twisty Dating App Thrillers

Swipe Right on Murder: 6 Twisty Dating App Thrillers

Corinne Sullivan recommends Lisa Unger, Olivia Worley, and more

By Corinne Sullivan | April 13, 2026

Queerness and Visibility in Body Horror

Queerness and Visibility in Body Horror

"Queerness thrives in horror, specifically body horror, because the transgressive is the rule, not the exception."

By Carly Racklin | April 10, 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of April 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of April 2026

Featuring new-in-paperback releases from Austin Kelley, Louise Hegarty, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Chris Pavone, and more

By CrimeReads | April 10, 2026

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