Thrillers

The Strand Unveils New Works by the Queen of Crime and the Father of Noir

The Strand Magazine has just released its latest issue, packed with reviews, articles and stories for the mystery aficionado. Following on the heels of last quarter’s issue, which debuted a previously unpublished story by Louisa May Alcott, number 61 includes new pieces by two masters of the genre, Agatha Christie…

Cynthia ConradOctober 5, 2020

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Strand Unearths Shirley Jackson’s Lost Short Story “Adventure on a Bad Night”

As the story goes, Andrew Gulli, Managing Editor at The Strand Magazine, was in the midst of research when he came across a work of Shirley Jackson’s that he had never read. Curious, he reached out to her agent and, lo and behold, discovered that the 3,000-word short story had…

Judy MorenoDecember 17, 2020

Fiction Thrillers

Holly Black Is Back With Dark, Thrilling Final Installment Of Charlatan Duology

“There'd always been something wrong with Charlie Hall. Crooked from the day she was born. Never met a bad decision she wasn't willing to double down on.” — Holly Black, Book of Night Holly Black returns to modern adult fantasy with the final installment of the Charlatan Duology, Thief of…

Kiersten BjorkSeptember 23, 2025

Miscellany Thrillers

The Comfort of Chaos: Why Cozy Mysteries Matter in a Violent World

How cozies deliver justice, community, and warmth amidst a backdrop of murder, especially during turbulent times. I grew up in Northwestern Indiana and lived three blocks from a branch library. My best friend and I spent a great deal of time in that small neighborhood library. When I was…

Valerie BurnsAugust 6, 2025

Thrillers

Sizzling Thrillers and Chilling Reads to Last All Month Long

Things are starting to heat up with some of the summer's most thrilling reads — from tropical mystery romps and gritty crime noir to timely true crime and prophetic sci-fi, there's plenty for everyone to enjoy.

Jon LandJuly 30, 2025

Thrillers

Jo Piazza Talks Womanhood and Influencer Culture in New Thriller, “Everyone Is Lying to You”

There is something about an ideal summer read that justifies bingeing. If you are in search of such a book — the one you can’t put down and can’t get out of your head — Everyone Is Lying to You, the latest thriller by Jo Piazza (The Sicilian Inheritance, We…

Susan Shapiro BarashJuly 9, 2025

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Holly Black’s Adult Debut, “Book of Night,” Introduces a World of Irresistible Shadow Magic

Holly Black, author of the highly acclaimed Folk of the Air trilogy, has always been edgy — in a whimsical way — but with her latest release, Book of Night (Tor Books), she embraces a grim, nightmare-fueled setting. And this new darkness suits her. Book of Night centers around Charlie…

Emma LongMay 2, 2022

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“The Devil Wears Prada” Meets “Get Out” in “The Other Black Girl”

In The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris (Atria), 26-year-old editorial assistant Nella Rogers loves her New York City publishing job. She has longed to become an editor at Wagner Books ever since reading their groundbreaking bestseller Burning Heart when she was a teenager. Nella’s dream has come true,…

Jodé MillmanJune 2, 2021

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ITW Spotlight: The Suspense Is on Pointe in Megan Abbott’s Slow-Burn Thriller “The Turnout”

"Fans of Black Swan and The Red Shoes are bound to be obsessed." — Refinery29 —∞— When Megan Abbott saw The Nutcracker for the first time, she was enthralled. “Such magic and mystery,” she says, “and a young girl at the center. It was thrilling.” Though Abbott only took two years of beginning ballet…

Karen HuggAugust 10, 2021

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Terror-Filled Novel “The Sanatorium” Offers Thrills and Chills at a Luxurious Winter Resort

"It's The Shining but with a full house." — People —∞— Sarah Pearse’s debut, The Sanatorium (Pamela Dorman Books), is a page-turning thriller with complex characters and an unforgettable setting. The novel opens on a dark, snowy night with a masked figure and a missing person, and the pace doesn’t let up…

Mary Helen SheriffMarch 16, 2021

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A Cozy Rural Mystery Served Up with a Side of Italian Cuisine

What pairs better with a murder mystery than some fine Italian dining? It may seem like an unlikely combo, but Wendy Sand Eckel’s new book, Mystery at Windswept Farm (Level Best Books), will have you eagerly turning pages not only to see who the culprit is but also to savor…

Paige VigliaroloSeptember 27, 2022

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An Honest Man’s World is Turned Upside-Down with an International Tell-All in This Enticing Suspense Thriller

What’s better than an espionage thriller spanning the world stage of finance and global geopolitics? How about one with a central protagonist who is not a CIA-Military-Superhero type, but simply an honest every-man who rises to the occasion? And to make this story even better, KGB Banker (Milford House Press)…

Mark E GreeneSeptember 7, 2022

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A Globe-Trotting Sci-Fi Thriller Worth Your Time – No Matter How You Measure It

"Jam-packed with action, adventure and magic! It takes you on a fantastical journey filled with descriptive imagery from start to finish. ... A page-turner for sure!" —Hina Khan, reviewer —∞— You’ve probably seen the lithographs of the artist M.C. Escher, whose mind-bending optical illusions make you question the nature of…

Dennis HetzelMarch 22, 2022

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Promising Black Violinist’s Classical Dreams Vanish With Prized Instrument in This GMA Pick

I could not put this one down! In Brendan Slocumb's The Violin Conspiracy (Anchor Books), Ray McMillan is a young, talented Black musician with dreams of becoming a professional violinist. As circumstances have it, he is faced with so many obstacles; the odds are against him. Ray’s mom thinks he…

Jennifer BlankfeinMarch 15, 2022

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6 Thrillers That Prove Secrets Never Stay Buried in Small Towns

There’s something about a small town that makes it the perfect setting for a thriller. On the surface, you’ve got quiet streets, neighbors who wave as they pass, kids riding their bikes without a care. But scratch just a little deeper and you’ll often find lies stacked as neatly as…

Monique SnymanSeptember 5, 2025

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Wild Ride Through Southeast Asia in Whip-Smart Spy Thriller

Some thrillers seem like the stuff of fantasy, stories so detached from everyday life that the average person couldn’t possibly relate. Spy thrillers tend to be large culprits in this regard, featuring larger-than-life (and cooler-than-life) heroes like James Bond, Jack Ryan and Jason Bourne (what’s with all the J’s, anyway?).…

Katie BloomerSeptember 10, 2025

The Strand Unveils New Works by the Queen of Crime and the Father of Noir

Strand Unearths Shirley Jackson’s Lost Short Story “Adventure on a Bad Night”

The Comfort of Chaos: Why Cozy Mysteries Matter in a Violent World

Sizzling Thrillers and Chilling Reads to Last All Month Long

Jo Piazza Talks Womanhood and Influencer Culture in New Thriller, “Everyone Is Lying to You”

Holly Black’s Adult Debut, “Book of Night,” Introduces a World of Irresistible Shadow Magic

“The Devil Wears Prada” Meets “Get Out” in “The Other Black Girl”

ITW Spotlight: The Suspense Is on Pointe in Megan Abbott’s Slow-Burn Thriller “The Turnout”

Terror-Filled Novel “The Sanatorium” Offers Thrills and Chills at a Luxurious Winter Resort

A Cozy Rural Mystery Served Up with a Side of Italian Cuisine

An Honest Man’s World is Turned Upside-Down with an International Tell-All in This Enticing Suspense Thriller

A Globe-Trotting Sci-Fi Thriller Worth Your Time – No Matter How You Measure It

Promising Black Violinist’s Classical Dreams Vanish With Prized Instrument in This GMA Pick

6 Thrillers That Prove Secrets Never Stay Buried in Small Towns

Wild Ride Through Southeast Asia in Whip-Smart Spy Thriller

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