Kyle Dillon Hertz on Language, Oppositional Forces, and Violence Against Men

Kyle Dillon Hertz on Language, Oppositional Forces, and Violence Against Men

The author discusses his debut novel, The Lookback Window

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Influencer Noir

Influencer Noir

11 recent and forthcoming novels examining the dark side of internet fame

By Molly Odintz | August 15, 2023

Behind the Scenes: Five Memorable Mysteries for Performing Arts Lovers

Behind the Scenes: Five Memorable Mysteries for Performing Arts Lovers

Lynn Slaughter on crime and scandal under the bright lights.

By Lynn Slaughter | August 15, 2023

Catherine Chidgey on Loss-of-Innocence Narratives

Catherine Chidgey on Loss-of-Innocence Narratives

From child narrators to those living their lives backwards, these novels explore "a character's seismic changes as they unfold"

By Catherine Chidgey | August 10, 2023

How 'Delicate Condition' Upends the Tropes of the Pregnancy Thriller

How 'Delicate Condition' Upends the Tropes of the Pregnancy Thriller

Brenna Ehrlich on the "fertility journey" and the book that inspired the new season of American Horror Story

By Brenna Ehrlich | August 10, 2023

The Ultimate Thriller Stakes: When a Parent Protects a Child

The Ultimate Thriller Stakes: When a Parent Protects a Child

Gillian McAllister on books that ratchet up the suspense by exploring the most powerful of bonds.

By Gillian McAllister | August 9, 2023

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Remembering William Friedkin

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August's Best Psychological Thrillers

August's Best Psychological Thrillers

Bad teachers, worse friends, and plenty of family secrets

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Catherine Ryan Howard <br>On the Missing Women <br>of 1990s Ireland

Catherine Ryan Howard
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"While we were growing up, a faceless phantom snatched multiple women and no one did anything about it at all."

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How Hardboiled Whodunits Have Given Way to the Psychological Thriller

How Hardboiled Whodunits Have Given Way to the Psychological Thriller

Chris Narozny on trauma as mystery and the evolution of the genre.

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On The Ethics of Taking Writing Inspiration from True Crime

On The Ethics of Taking Writing Inspiration from True Crime

"How do we ensure we do not become titillating in our re-telling?...And how do we give killers a human face without glorifying them?"

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The Grifter in Popular Culture

The Grifter in Popular Culture

Sabine Durrant on why we're so consistently captivated by the tales of modern grifters and scammers.

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Five Books Exploring Twisted Mother/Daughter Relationships

Five Books Exploring Twisted Mother/Daughter Relationships

"A thin, jagged line separates maternal protection from unhealthy control."

By Sarah Pekkanen | August 3, 2023

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