Tag: Mystery Suspense
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The Art of Writing Believable Characters
Claire Douglas, author of Just Like the Other Girls from Harper Collins, shares tips on how to write believable characters.
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Mystery & Thriller Books Coming This February
From spins on a classic detective novel in The Goodbye Coast to stories from our favorite authors, February has a lot to offer and we are excited to delve in.
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6 Survival Thrillers to Read if You Love Yellowjackets
Like Yellowjackets, these fast-paced thrillers place characters in stranded locations and force them to survive—or get left behind in the process.
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10 Deliciously Cozy Mysteries to Expect this Year
Here are some of our favorite cozy mystery books coming in 2022—all a certifiable good time with whip-smart characters, killer one-liners, and a central mystery that's bursting with intrigue.
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The Latest Hamish Macbeth Murder Mystery
A new cozy mystery for your shelf. Read an excerpt from Death of a Green-Eyed Monster by M.C. Beaton and R.W. Green on sale February 15, 2022.
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Short Crime Fiction You Can Devour in One Sitting
These books check all our boxes for page-turning mysteries while being under 300 pages—short enough to read in one sitting but long enough to hook readers.
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2022 Edgar Award Nominees
Exciting news! The Edgar Awards announced their nominees today. Congratulations to all 2022 nominees.
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When ‘Emily in Paris’ Goes Wrong: Four Psychological Thrillers Set in France
We've rounded up four mystery & thriller books set in Paris. Each follows a protagonist searching for answers and maybe a fresh start but getting far more than they bargained for.
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Read the Excerpt: When a Killer Calls by John Douglas
John Douglas is back with a new book When a Killer Calls, a haunting story of murder, criminal profiling, and justice in a small town
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Read the Excerpt: The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf
Excerpted from The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf. Copyright © 2021 Heather Gudenkauf. Published by arrangement with Harlequin Books S.A.
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8 Unforgettable Mysteries & Thrillers Featuring Secret Societies
These eight great mystery and thriller books will bring you underground to explore villainous organizations at many different levels and spill some dark secrets.
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Fitzwilly and the Multifaceted Role of the Butler in Crime Fiction
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.