• Suspense

    Don't Stay In These Famous Literary Haunted Houses!

    Yes, the historic architecture is appealing and the price is right, but the blood oozing out of the wall is a deal breaker...

    July 9, 2020  By Riley Sager
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    Growing up Queer in Texas—and Discovering a Different World Through the Mysteries of Barbara Vine

    "How could anyone possibly be accepted as two people at once?"

    July 7, 2020  By John Fram
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    Terror and Power: Is Gothic Horror Poised for 21st Century Revival?

    Gothic fiction isn't outdated—on the contrary, it's the best method of capturing our present day anxieties.

    July 7, 2020  By Jasper DeWitt
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    Breathing Through the Wound

    Víctor del Árbol

    "Strolling the deserted streets of Madrid at that hour of indecision—when everything is on the verge of happening but nothing yet has—redeemed the city, concealing its misery, creating a false sense of benevo­lence."

    July 7, 2020  By CrimeReads Excerpts
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    7 Books Told From the Perspective of Domestic Workers

    "These figures are the true keepers of the most intimate of family secrets."

    July 6, 2020  By Julia Spiro
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    Open Secrets

    Sheila Kohler

    "When Alice closes the door on their bedroom that night, Michel goes to his study, throws his book on his desk, gathers up his papers, and paces up and down."

    July 6, 2020  By CrimeReads Excerpts
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    The Rise of the True Crime Podcast Novel

    Crime fiction has long had a fascination with reporters. Now, authors are turning their attention to true crime podcasters.

    July 3, 2020  By Kit Frick
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    On the Endless Symbolism of Jaws, Which Owes Its Dark Soul to Moby Dick

    Olivia Rutigliano discusses punishment, redemption, and fate in her favorite movie of all time.

    July 2, 2020  By Olivia Rutigliano
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    Lost River

    J. Todd Scott

    "A few hours before . . ."

    July 2, 2020  By CrimeReads Excerpts
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    11 Novels of Vacations Gone Horribly Awry

    These crime and mystery novels will make you feel much better about your staycation this summer...

    July 1, 2020  By Katherine St. John
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