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5 Psychological Thrillers You Should Read This February

5 Psychological Thrillers You Should Read This February

Office obsessions, wellness retreats, and antiquarian sex magic.

By Lisa Levy | February 4, 2022

Shop Talk: Laura Lippman Is a Morning Writer (But the Walk Comes First)

Shop Talk: Laura Lippman Is a Morning Writer (But the Walk Comes First)

Crime writers talking routine, exercise, posture, and making sure you can punch the keys hard enough.

By Eli Cranor | February 3, 2022

The Mirror Man

The Mirror Man

Lars Kepler, translated by Alice Menzies

By CrimeReads Excerpts | February 2, 2022

The Nosy Neighbor in Crime Fiction: Busybodies, Gossips, and Internet Sleuths

The Nosy Neighbor in Crime Fiction: Busybodies, Gossips, and Internet Sleuths

Allison Buccola on the ever-vigilant observer of local mysteries.

By Allison Buccola | February 2, 2022

The Art of Throwing Truly Memorable Parties – In Suspense Novels

The Art of Throwing Truly Memorable Parties – In Suspense Novels

Lara Elena Donnelly on dinner parties, galas, country weekends and the many tortures they inflict on characters with secrets to hide.

By Lara Elena Donnelly | February 2, 2022

V.C. Andrews and the Battle Against School Censorship

V.C. Andrews and the Battle Against School Censorship

Flowers in the Attic was banned from numerous districts for depictions of child abuse and incest. Everyone still read it.

By Andrew Neiderman | February 1, 2022

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5 Great Blizzard Thrillers That Will Speak to Your Snowbound Soul

By Heather Gudenkauf | January 26, 2022

John Darnielle on the Allure of Gory Stories and the Reality of What They're Really About

John Darnielle on the Allure of Gory Stories and the Reality of What They're Really About

The author and musician discusses crime, urban legend, and the anachronistic porn shop that inspired his latest novel.

By Dwyer Murphy | January 25, 2022

Eight Mysteries with Swampy Southern Settings

Eight Mysteries with Swampy Southern Settings

"These stories are guaranteed to transport you somewhere swampy, salty and scenic."

By Stacy Wilmingham | January 21, 2022

12 Thrillers Set in Paradise

12 Thrillers Set in Paradise

Karen Hamilton on the proud literary tradition of horrible deaths occurring on vacation.

By Karen Hamilton | January 20, 2022

Before Starting Your Next Novel, Consider Hitting the Open Road First

Before Starting Your Next Novel, Consider Hitting the Open Road First

Nick Petrie couldn't find the right idea for the next novel in his series. So he just started driving.

By Nick Petrie | January 19, 2022

16 Horror Novels To Look Out For in 2022

16 Horror Novels To Look Out For in 2022

Featuring John Darnielle, Bethany C. Morrow, Grady Hendrix, Catriona Ward, and many more.

By Molly Odintz | January 14, 2022

The Five Michael Douglas Thrillers You Meet in Heaven

The Five Michael Douglas Thrillers You Meet in Heaven

Try explaining Michael Douglas to people who weren't there.

By Dwyer Murphy | January 14, 2022

How New Advances in Genetic Genealogy—And a Worried Phone Call from a Friend—Inspired One Crime Novelist

How New Advances in Genetic Genealogy—And a Worried Phone Call from a Friend—Inspired One Crime Novelist

The unknown heir, an old mystery standby, gets a makeover for a new generation of novelists.

By Victoria Houston | January 14, 2022

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