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The Psychopath as Narrator

The Psychopath as Narrator

"What crime writer wouldn’t want their psychopath to psychoanalyse themselves, in full view of the reader?"

By Cara Hunter | June 2, 2025

Deanna Raybourn & Jesse Q. Sutanto On Writing Badass Older Sleuths

Deanna Raybourn & Jesse Q. Sutanto On Writing Badass Older Sleuths

Elders are having a moment in crime fiction, and we are all here for it.

By CrimeReads | May 30, 2025

Outlaw Women In Fiction

Outlaw Women In Fiction

Nova Ren Suma discusses female characters who are in defiance and on the run

By Nova Ren Suma | May 29, 2025

The Evolution of Robert Bloch

The Evolution of Robert Bloch

The legendary author rode the waves of changing markets, like any other author.

By Keith Roysdon | May 29, 2025

Crime Never Sleeps in These NYC Mysteries and Thrillers

Crime Never Sleeps in These NYC Mysteries and Thrillers

Sara Driscoll recommends a smorgasbord of Big-Apple-based crime fiction

By Sara Driscoll | May 29, 2025

The Unexpected Delights of Being a Jeopardy Clue

The Unexpected Delights of Being a Jeopardy Clue

Alma Katsu celebrates a banner moment in her career: seeing her novel mentioned on the famed quiz show

By Alma Katsu | May 28, 2025

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Christopher Golden muses on his creation, "the Ur-Witch."

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Why Are Couples Committing Fictional Crimes So Compelling?

Why Are Couples Committing Fictional Crimes So Compelling?

Helen Monks Takhar on dark reads in which couples don't mitigate each other's worst bits—they encourage them

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Linwood Barclay on the Art of Making Everyday Things Terrifying

Linwood Barclay on the Art of Making Everyday Things Terrifying

Elevators, toys, a closed door...They can all be a source of horror.

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Why Julia Bartz Wrote Her New Thriller About Cults and Soulmates

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The bestselling author and licensed therapist had a revelation – watching reality tv.

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Sarah Pinborough On Why Marriages are Such a Breeding Ground for Thrillers

Sarah Pinborough On Why Marriages are Such a Breeding Ground for Thrillers

"There has never been a time where it has been easier to keep secrets from a spouse or partner..."

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