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10 Books Where the Main Character Is, or May Be, a Psychopath

10 Books Where the Main Character Is, or May Be, a Psychopath

Hank Schwaeble breaks down a twisted and popular genre.

By Hank Schwaeble | September 24, 2026

Megan Mostyn-Brown on Grounding Fictional Horror in Real Science

Megan Mostyn-Brown on Grounding Fictional Horror in Real Science

The author of The Need researches genetics to craft a compulsive cannibal character

By Megan Mostyn-Brown | September 24, 2026

5 Modern, Literary Ghost Stories That Inspired Chris Vanjonack's Short Story Collection

5 Modern, Literary Ghost Stories That Inspired Chris Vanjonack's Short Story Collection

The author of Out of Body relishes short stories and novellas with metaphorical richness

By Chris Vanjonack | September 24, 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of the Month: September 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of the Month: September 2026

Featuring new-in-paperback releases from William Boyd, C.J. Cooke, Brian Freeman, Kristen Loesch, Peter Mann, and more

By CrimeReads | September 23, 2026

5 Weird and Wanton Crime Novels Set in Australia's Suburbs

5 Weird and Wanton Crime Novels Set in Australia's Suburbs

Trent Dalton recommends mysteries that reveal a country's dark underbelly

By Trent Dalton | September 22, 2026

Courtney Psak on the Narrative Potential of Sibling Rivalry in Thrillers

Courtney Psak on the Narrative Potential of Sibling Rivalry in Thrillers

The author of The Aunt creates story stakes through familial tension

By Courtney Psak | September 22, 2026

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

The Sordid History of New York City's Nightclub Crime Scene

By Jason Allison | September 21, 2026

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

By CrimeReads | September 21, 2026

Darryl Jones on Discovering the Remarkable Ghost Stories of M.R. James

By Darryl Jones | September 21, 2026

Alma Katsu on Thrillers, Deepfakes, and Keeping Up with New Technology

Alma Katsu on Thrillers, Deepfakes, and Keeping Up with New Technology

The futurist author of Incarnate explores the unintended consequences of AI

By Alma Katsu | September 21, 2026

Iceland Noir: A Roundtable Discussion

Iceland Noir: A Roundtable Discussion

8 authors weigh in on the unique characteristics and universal appeal of Icelandic crime writing

By Molly Odintz | September 18, 2026

Naomi Kaye on the Legacy of the Jonestown Massacre in Literature

Naomi Kaye on the Legacy of the Jonestown Massacre in Literature

Analyzing the myriad ways that The People's Temple tragedy has appeared in fiction

By Naomi Kaye | September 18, 2026

Kisses and Killers: Kim Harrington's Favorite Rom Com Mysteries

Kisses and Killers: Kim Harrington's Favorite Rom Com Mysteries

The author of A Killer for Christmas recommends stories that blend Hallmark with homicide

By Kim Harrington | September 18, 2026

Lethal Luxury: 6 Novels Set in Decadent Locales

Lethal Luxury: 6 Novels Set in Decadent Locales

Alex Hay recommends Alex Michaelides, Nita Prose, Alessandra Ranelli, and more

By Alex Hay | September 17, 2026

The Best Psychological Thrillers of the Month: September 2026

The Best Psychological Thrillers of the Month: September 2026

Featuring titles from Abbi Geni, Alma Katsu, Jonathan Santlofer, Hallie Shepherd, and Gigi Waldorf

By Molly Odintz | September 17, 2026

Abby Geni on Mental Hit Lists, Viking Culture, and the Complexity of Empathy

Abby Geni on Mental Hit Lists, Viking Culture, and the Complexity of Empathy

The author of Children of the Wolf explores Norse ethics in her new novel

By Abby Geni | September 17, 2026

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