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Writing Suburban Crime Fiction in the Age of Social Media and Digital Surveillance

Writing Suburban Crime Fiction in the Age of Social Media and Digital Surveillance

Andrea Mara hacks how modern technology affects mystery stories

By Andrea Mara | January 13, 2026

The Deadly Art of Falling in Love: Blending Romance and Crime in Literature

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

By Letizia Lorini | January 12, 2026

"The Stephen King of His Time": Richard Matheson's Remarkable Career on Page and Screen

Keith Roysdon remembers an influential, genre-spanning writer

By Keith Roysdon | January 9, 2026

The Most Anticipated Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of 2026

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

By Molly Odintz | January 8, 2026

Amy Pease on Writing Villains Who Get Away with Their Crimes

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

By Amy Pease | January 8, 2026

Christina Kovac on POV, Postgrad Characters, and Writing Gripping Psychological Thrillers

Christina Kovac on POV, Postgrad Characters, and Writing Gripping Psychological Thrillers

Radha Vatsal in conversation with the author of "Watch Us Fall"

By Radha Vatsal | January 7, 2026

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The Best Psychological Thrillers of January 2026

By Molly Odintz | January 6, 2026

Learning to Pick Locks and Negotiate Ransoms: The Weird Research of Writing Crime Novels

By Cate Quinn | January 5, 2026

Kamilah Cole on Race, Tropes, and the Whitewashing of Dark Academia

By Kamilah Cole | December 30, 2025

The Best Books of 2025: Gothic Fiction

The Best Books of 2025: Gothic Fiction

Intergenerational hauntings, unholy hungers, and plenty of decayed grandeur

By Molly Odintz | December 29, 2025

My First Thriller: Ellen Meister

My First Thriller: Ellen Meister

Ellen Meister’s witty murder mystery didn’t play well with her genre. Or did it?

By Rick Pullen | December 29, 2025

When Victims Talk Back: The Power of Giving Dead Characters a Voice

When Victims Talk Back: The Power of Giving Dead Characters a Voice

Katie Bernet on insight, closure, and realizations from beyond the grave

By Katie Bernet | December 29, 2025

The Best Speculative Mysteries and Thrillers of 2025

The Best Speculative Mysteries and Thrillers of 2025

Dark fantasy, alternative history, near-future scifi, and menacing parables

By Molly Odintz | December 23, 2025

The Stylish Woman's Weapon: 7 Mysteries Featuring Death by Hatpin

The Stylish Woman's Weapon: 7 Mysteries Featuring Death by Hatpin

Elizabeth Hobbs recommends tales of lethal tonsorial tools by Rachel Dawn Allen, Joyce Caudel, and more

By Elizabeth Hobbs | December 18, 2025

The Best International Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of 2025

The Best International Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of 2025

Latin American metafiction, Japanese puzzles, Central European noir, and French psychologicals

By Molly Odintz | December 17, 2025

The Best Horror Fiction of 2025

The Best Horror Fiction of 2025

splatterpunk, religious horror, hauntings, vampires, cannibals, oh my

By Molly Odintz | December 16, 2025

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