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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

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

Vampire noir came into
its own 50 years ago
with The Night Stalker

By Keith Roysdon | January 13, 2022

Alafair Burke: An Appreciation of Female Friendships in Fiction

By Alafair Burke | January 12, 2022

January's Best Psychological Thrillers

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

The House That Was Haunted By Benevolent Ghosts

The House That Was Haunted By Benevolent Ghosts

Or, brief and anecdotal musings on the friendliness of the spirit world and the joys of inspiration.

By Darcey Bell | January 3, 2022

The Best Psychological Thrillers of 2021

The Best Psychological Thrillers of 2021

Artist retreats, bath houses, and publishing houses. We're rounding up the year's best psychological thrillers.

By Lisa Levy | December 20, 2021

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