• Suspense

    The Friend of the Family

    Dean Koontz

    "For much of my life, I had no last name. During those years, I never felt at home or loved."

    January 20, 2026  By CrimeReads Excerpts
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    A Brief, Disturbing History of Universal Monsters

    Universal Monsters are a century old, but still undead and vital to the pop culture.

    January 15, 2026  By Keith Roysdon
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    6 Moody, Atmospheric Novels That Explore Womanhood and Societal Expectations

    Rebecca Hannigan recommends Kate Kemp, Bonnie Burke-Patel, Emma Van Straaten, and more

    January 14, 2026  By Rebecca Hannigan
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    The Backlist: Hank Phillippi Ryan Revisits Jess Walter's 'Citizen Vince'

    Twenty years after reading it for the first time, Ryan is still shaking her head in wonder at what Walter accomplished.

    January 14, 2026  By Polly Stewart
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    Thinking Outside the Cop: Using Game Wardens in Crime Fiction

    Sarah Crouch on the power of a criminally under-utilized character type

    January 13, 2026  By Sarah Crouch
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    Writing Suburban Crime Fiction in the Age of Social Media and Digital Surveillance

    Andrea Mara hacks how modern technology affects mystery stories

    January 13, 2026  By Andrea Mara
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    The Deadly Art of Falling in Love: Blending Romance and Crime in Literature

    Letizia Lorini on crafting chemistry, dark rom coms, mixing genres, and more

    January 12, 2026  By Letizia Lorini
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    "The Stephen King of His Time": Richard Matheson's Remarkable Career on Page and Screen

    Keith Roysdon remembers an influential, genre-spanning writer

    January 9, 2026  By Keith Roysdon
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    The Most Anticipated Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of 2026

    Featuring new titles from Tana French, Jordan Harper, Jessica Knoll, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and many more

    January 8, 2026  By Molly Odintz
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    Amy Pease on Writing Villains Who Get Away with Their Crimes

    The author of "Wildwood" explores what makes the most sinister kind of antagonist work

    January 8, 2026  By Amy Pease
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