Books

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Historical Mystery Master Cordelia Frances Biddle's Greatest Inspirations

Biddle's favorites have helped her shape characters and period in her beloved antebellum mysteries.

A Spot of Folly: A Tense Game of Cat and Mouse in the Streets of Paris

In the titular story of Ruth Rendell's collection, Sandy Vaughan's rendezvous with a stranger takes a startling turn.

Edgar Nominee Gabriel Cohen Shares His Crime Fiction Must-Reads

The author of the Jack Leightner crime series spills about the books that most inspire him.

The Essential Crime Fiction of Ross Macdonald

Macdonald's novels married exquisite character work with engaging mysteries.

Daughter of Time: A Mystery Lover's Guide to Josephine Tey

The Scottish author's masterful plots left an indelible mark on the mystery genre.

4 Thrilling Western Mysteries to Add to Your Streaming Round-Up

Western thriller author Jeff Gulvin shares the movies and shows you need to start streaming immediately.

A Young Woman is Haunted by a Childhood Disappearance in This Psychological Thriller 

Sarah Meuleman’s debut novel, Find Me Gone, jumps between 1996 and 2014 to paint a devastating portrait of a woman confronted by her past. 

5 Most Underappreciated Crime Writers

The thrilling tales of these killer crime writers deserve a top spot on your must-read list.

Daphne du Maurier's Best Mysteries, from the Psychological to the Supernatural

Du Maurier's genre-bending mysteries will leave you with the chills...

The Best Tana French Books for Every Kind of Suspense Addict

Take on a thrilling case from the First Lady of Irish Crime. 

7 of the Most Demented Jim Thompson Novels

Thompson's nihilistic noir is as dark and dirty as it gets.