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Rob Hart on “The Medusa Protocol” and the Challenges of Writing a Thriller Sequel

Rob Hart on “The Medusa Protocol” and the Challenges of Writing a Thriller Sequel

The bestselling author discusses how he immersed himself in a world of recovering assassins.

By Nick Kolakowski | June 23, 2025

Six Novels Drawing Attention to the Ongoing Epidemic of Missing Women of Color

Six Novels Drawing Attention to the Ongoing Epidemic of Missing Women of Color

These works "humaniz[e] this very real problem through an emotionally fraught and suspenseful story"

By Kristen Berry | June 20, 2025

What Writing For Kids Taught Me About Killing Off Adults

What Writing For Kids Taught Me About Killing Off Adults

Lauren Myracle on the Rules for Playing, and Writing, Dirty

By Lauren Myracle | June 19, 2025

The Joy of Murder

The Joy of Murder

Allison Brennan on the distinct pleasures of romantic suspense.

By Allison Brennan | June 18, 2025

5 Books That Dive Into the Drug-Fueled Darkness of the Club Scene

5 Books That Dive Into the Drug-Fueled Darkness of the Club Scene

From techno temples to sun-bleached villas, these books dance in the shadows of ecstasy, cocaine, and hedonistic oblivion and capture the heady hedonism and rapturous fun of the late 90s early 2000s.

By Ivy Pochoda | June 17, 2025

9 Great Mystery and Thriller Novels Set At Sea

9 Great Mystery and Thriller Novels Set At Sea

In these novels, the ocean is a character, and the water is...choppy.

By Sian Gilbert | June 17, 2025

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The Horror of a Border: Laura Elliott On Writing the Abject

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How One Moment of Fear Changed a Lifetime of Belief

How One Moment of Fear Changed a Lifetime of Belief

S.M. Govett on the moments and memories that haunt us.

By S.M. Govett | June 12, 2025

8 Tips for How to Get the Most Out of Your Research Trip

8 Tips for How to Get the Most Out of Your Research Trip

Lucy Clarke shares pointers for combining business with pleasure

By Lucy Clarke | June 10, 2025

The Perfect Marriage Is the Perfect Illusion

The Perfect Marriage Is the Perfect Illusion

Bestselling thriller author Kaira Rouda explores the enduring power of the marriage thriller—and why the perfect union makes for the perfect crime.

By Kaira Rouda | June 9, 2025

The Best Psychological Thrillers of June 2025

The Best Psychological Thrillers of June 2025

Featuring new works from Lisa Jewell, Peter Swanson, Megan Abbott, and more

By CrimeReads | June 6, 2025

Megan Abbott on Criminal Conspiracies in the Fallen Suburbs

Megan Abbott on Criminal Conspiracies in the Fallen Suburbs

In Abbott's new thriller, three sisters in Grosse Pointe get drawn into an 'investment club.'

By Dwyer Murphy | June 5, 2025

Rory Power: In Defense of Murderous Main Characters

Rory Power: In Defense of Murderous Main Characters

'I have very little shock in me anymore. The question of "who would do such a thing?" feels asked and answered.'

By Rory Power | June 5, 2025

6 Books Exploring Romantic Obsession

6 Books Exploring Romantic Obsession

Olivia Worley looks at the literature of unrequited love

By Olivia Worley | June 4, 2025

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