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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

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

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

"[S]tories about serial killers seemed to occupy an archetypal niche in our imaginations and serve a cathartic function."

By Amin Ahmad | April 20, 2026

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

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

The author of Last One Out in conversation with John B. Valeri

By John B. Valeri | April 16, 2026

6 Mystery Novels with Unorthodox Settings and Setups

6 Mystery Novels with Unorthodox Settings and Setups

R.M. Caldwell recommends Matthew Reilly, Terry Pratchett, and more

By R.M. Caldwell | April 16, 2026

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5 Suspense Reads with Heart

By Allison Winn Scotch | April 15, 2026

On Blending Religion and Horror-Comedy

By Kathleen Rhodes | April 15, 2026

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

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

The Character Flaws That Drive the Most Compelling Domestic Thrillers

The Character Flaws That Drive the Most Compelling Domestic Thrillers

Ava Roberts on the flaws that ratchet up the drama.

By Ava Roberts | April 10, 2026

15 LGBTQIA+ Crime Novels To Check Out This Spring

15 LGBTQIA+ Crime Novels To Check Out This Spring

Featuring new titles from Rob Osler, Meredith Doentch, Greg Herren, Leslie Karst, Nicholas George, and many more

By Queer Crime Writers | April 9, 2026

The Best Psychological Thrillers of April 2026

The Best Psychological Thrillers of April 2026

College competitors, decaying ghost towns, elaborate revenge schemes, and a sultry love triangle

By Molly Odintz | April 9, 2026

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