Category: Articles

One of Alfred Hitchcock’s greatest strengths was finding the right source material, and many of his most beloved films are based on mystery and thriller novels and short stories.

True crime would not exist as we know it without the work of Ann Rule. But who is this author and what has she done to contribute to true crime books?

Here's a brief history of Scandinavian and Nordic mysteries & thrillers and their rising popularity.

You know he loves his expensive cars and spy gadgets. And you know he loves his martinis shaken, not stirred. But what's the story behind Bond?

Here's a look at how (and why) the butler has played an important role in crime fiction books, from Fitzwilly to Clue (1985) to Agatha Christie's murder mysteries.

How did Spy Fiction become such a popular staple of contemporary literature? Here's a brief history of spy fiction—from its beginnings to now.

Andy Marino, author of The Seven Visitations of Sydney Burgress, deep dives into the horror genre.