Max Doty on Concepting, Erasure, and Building a House in His New Novel
The author of The House That Eats the Dead imagines the narrative possibilities of a destructive setting
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The Best Paperback Releases of the Month: August 2026
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The Rhyme & Reason of Suspense: Lisa Gardner on Her New Standalone, 'You’ll Be Sorry'
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The 5 Books the Characters in Jeff Abbott's New Thriller Would Read
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The Power and Promise of Virgin Islands Noir and Mystery
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6 Great Mysteries Set in the Publishing Industry
An inside look at the glamorous, often underwhelming world of publishing, plus murder.
By E.C. Nevin | August 11, 2026
Ciphers, Codes, Challenges: 8 Thrillers That Feature Puzzles
S. C. Godfrey recommends Stella Sands, Janice Hallett, Jeff Macfee, and more
By S. C. Godfrey | August 11, 2026
