January's Best Psychological Thrillers

January's Best Psychological Thrillers

Charming enablers, clever maids, and toxic rich people

By Lisa Levy | January 7, 2022

Shop Talk: Peter Swanson on Why He'll Never Outline a Mystery Novel Again

Shop Talk: Peter Swanson on Why He'll Never Outline a Mystery Novel Again

Crime writers talking writing routines, structure, coffee, and film scores playing in the background.

By Eli Cranor | January 6, 2022

Domestic Thrillers with Maximum Escapism

Domestic Thrillers with Maximum Escapism

The reality we live in is incredibly stressful and terrifying. Want a break? Try a thriller.

By Kimberly Belle | January 5, 2022

From Romance to Rage

From Romance to Rage

Darby Kane Started Out In Romantic Suspense. Then She Got Angry.

By Darby Kane | January 5, 2022

Getaway Thrillers

Getaway Thrillers

Girls' weekends, destination weddings, and family trips: these vacations start out well, but end in murder.

By Leah Konen | January 4, 2022

Crime Fiction in the Arctic: Murder at the Top of the World

Crime Fiction in the Arctic: Murder at the Top of the World

The Arctic Circle is home to four million people—and more mystery novels than you might think.

By Paul French | January 3, 2022

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Amina Akhtar on Ravens, Gurus, and Writing a Mystery Set in the Wellness Industry

Amina Akhtar on Ravens, Gurus, and Writing a Mystery Set in the Wellness Industry

A first look and cover reveal for Kismet, Akhtar's new thriller

By Alex Segura | December 15, 2021

Genre-Bending YA Novels Perfect For Crime Fans

Genre-Bending YA Novels Perfect For Crime Fans

Six novels in which "the known merges with the unknown"

By Tara Goedjen | December 13, 2021

Writing Sex Scenes in the Realm of Mystery

Writing Sex Scenes in the Realm of Mystery

A Different Kind of Thrill

By Eliza Nellums | December 13, 2021

Winter Water

Winter Water

Susanne Jansson

By CrimeReads Excerpts | December 10, 2021

Nothing Like a Mad Woman: 11 Unexpected Thrillers About Female Rage

Nothing Like a Mad Woman: 11 Unexpected Thrillers About Female Rage

"All stories featuring women’s rage are thrillers."

By Rachel Kapelke-Dale | December 10, 2021

No Beauties or Monsters

No Beauties or Monsters

Tara Goedjen

By CrimeReads Excerpts | December 9, 2021

The New Generation of African Crime Writers

The New Generation of African Crime Writers

Femi Kayode, Ameera Patel, Chanette Paul, Kwei Quartey, Bryony Rheam, and Michael Stanley on all things crime fiction in Africa.

By Joanne Hichens | December 8, 2021

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