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Snowbound suspense: 5 thrillers set during snowstorms

Snowbound suspense: 5 thrillers set during snowstorms

Tara Laskowski recommends chills and thrills from Allie Reynolds, Martin Edwards, and others

By Tara Laskowski | November 12, 2026

Deep cuts: The vampire stories that inspired Caitlin Starling's new novel, 'Milkteeth'

Deep cuts: The vampire stories that inspired Caitlin Starling's new novel, 'Milkteeth'

The author of Milkteeth recommends novels, films, shows, and anime

By Caitlin Starling | November 12, 2026

Katie Collom on exploring her relationship with true crime in a suspense novel

Katie Collom on exploring her relationship with true crime in a suspense novel

The author of The Terrarium unpacks her long history with an addictive genre

By Katie Collom | November 12, 2026

Carter Wilson on justice, manipulation, and why revenge thrillers are so satisfying

Carter Wilson on justice, manipulation, and why revenge thrillers are so satisfying

The author of When They Find Me explains the cathartic essence of a subgenre

By Carter Wilson | November 11, 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of the Month: November 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of the Month: November 2026

Featuring new-in-paperback releases from Orlando Murrin, Stuart Neville, Emma Stonex, Hazell Ward, and more

By CrimeReads | November 11, 2026

Stephanie Wrobel on the nuance of twists in thrillers

Stephanie Wrobel on the nuance of twists in thrillers

A primer on why guessing 'twists' early does not determine the success of a suspense novel

By Stephanie Wrobel | November 10, 2026

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Books of the Week

Virginia Trench on psychological thrillers and the dark sides of motherhood

By Virginia Trench | November 10, 2026

5 mysteries that explore the darker sides of Dublin

By Fiona McPhillips | November 9, 2026

7 essential 1970s NYC noir books and films

By Rosanne Limoncelli | November 6, 2026

S.J. Bennett on the brilliance of 1960s British mysteries and thrillers

S.J. Bennett on the brilliance of 1960s British mysteries and thrillers

A look at Len Deighton, Frederick Forsyth, and more from the author of Death on the Royal Yacht

By S.J. Bennett | November 5, 2026

Crime and the city: Harbin, China

Crime and the city: Harbin, China

Our itinerant series explores the complex mysteries of former Manchuria

By Paul French | November 4, 2026

Wole Talabi on the intersection of first contact stories and mysteries

Wole Talabi on the intersection of first contact stories and mysteries

The author of The Fist of Memoryexplores what alien stories, sci-fi, and and crime tales share

By Wole Talabi | November 4, 2026

Bobcats,

Bobcats, "Twin Peaks," deer: What influenced Gabrielle Lucille Fuentes' new novel

A list of what led to Clear Water, inspired by Adrienne Kennedy's memoir

By Gabrielle Lucille Fuentes | November 4, 2026

Karin Slaughter on Mo Hayder, thrillers by women, and the legacy of

Karin Slaughter on Mo Hayder, thrillers by women, and the legacy of "Gone"

From Slaughter's new introduction to a pivotal crime classic

By Karin Slaughter | November 3, 2026

The best crime novels, mysteries, and thrillers of the month: November 2026

The best crime novels, mysteries, and thrillers of the month: November 2026

Featuring new titles from Donna Freitas, Ian Rankin, Brendan Flaherty, and more, plus the final Alan Bradley mystery

By Molly Odintz | November 3, 2026

James Patterson on dictators, historical fiction, and writing a world war II thriller

James Patterson on dictators, historical fiction, and writing a world war II thriller

John B. Valeri profiles the author of The Munich Affair

By John B. Valeri | November 3, 2026

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