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H.Y. Hanna on Craving Slow, Atmospheric Suspense in the Era of Short Attention

H.Y. Hanna on Craving Slow, Atmospheric Suspense in the Era of Short Attention

The author of The Taverna at the Edge of Night pushes against our cult of speed

By H.Y. Hanna | July 30, 2026

6 Thrillers Set in Glamorous and Wealthy Neighborhoods

6 Thrillers Set in Glamorous and Wealthy Neighborhoods

Catherine Steadman recommends Tom Wolfe, Ellery Lloyd, Liane Moriarty, and more

By Catherine Steadman | July 30, 2026

Lauren Nossett on the Rise of Novels Centering Female Musicians and Rule-Breakers

Lauren Nossett on the Rise of Novels Centering Female Musicians and Rule-Breakers

The author of Indie Darling curates a reading list of characters who refuse to be silent

By Lauren Nossett | July 29, 2026

Catherine Ryan Howard on Murder Houses, Strange Science, and Finding Inspiration for Her New Novel

Catherine Ryan Howard on Murder Houses, Strange Science, and Finding Inspiration for Her New Novel

If These Walls Could Scream...

By Catherine Ryan Howard | July 28, 2026

Beyond

Beyond "Man vs. Beast": Natalie Moss on the Outdated Trope of Nature as Monstrous

The author of The Night Hunter enjoins us to depict animals more accurately in fiction

By Natalie Moss | July 28, 2026

Shannon Morgan on Why Islands Are Perfect Settings for Mysteries

Shannon Morgan on Why Islands Are Perfect Settings for Mysteries

Exploring how remote settings force characters into suspenseful situations

By Shannon Morgan | July 28, 2026

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Ellis Blake's Top 5 Missing-Persons Novels

Ellis Blake's Top 5 Missing-Persons Novels

Reading great novels about the vanished and the taken.

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How AI Deepfakes Are Changing the Rules of Crime Fiction

How AI Deepfakes Are Changing the Rules of Crime Fiction

Dervla McTiernan on the cutting edge of mystery.

By Dervla McTiernan | July 23, 2026

Cliff Dorfman on Crime Families, Loyalty, and Rooting for the Bad Guys in Fiction

Cliff Dorfman on Crime Families, Loyalty, and Rooting for the Bad Guys in Fiction

The author of Crime Family feels drawn to the family fidelity of fictive mobsters

By Cliff Dorfman | July 23, 2026

Rosanne Limoncelli on the Joy of Following Characters Through Multiple Stories

Rosanne Limoncelli on the Joy of Following Characters Through Multiple Stories

The author of Death at King's Cross celebrates enduring fictional friendships

By Rosanne Limoncelli | July 23, 2026

Crime Classics, Back in Print: A Roundup of (Summer) Reissues

Crime Classics, Back in Print: A Roundup of (Summer) Reissues

Featuring works from Anthony Bourdain, Ellery Queen, Masako Togawa, Georges Simenon, and more

By CrimeReads | July 22, 2026

Rene Denfeld on What Writers Get Wrong About Death Row

Rene Denfeld on What Writers Get Wrong About Death Row

The author of The Talking Bone uses her experience as an investigator to craft more accurate crime fiction

By Rene Denfeld | July 22, 2026

Chess, Hacking, and More: Jason M. Hough on Writing Protagonists with Niche Skills

Chess, Hacking, and More: Jason M. Hough on Writing Protagonists with Niche Skills

The author of Throw Away the Key explores characters who excel in unexpected areas

By Jason M. Hough | July 22, 2026

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