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Megan Abbott
Abbott’s highly praised brand of emotionally rich suspense uses universal themes of ambition, guilt, betrayal, love, and hate as seen through the lens of her fascinating female characters.
by Teri Duerr
Obsession Street USA: The Novels of Vin Packer
Not only was “Vin Packer” a woman, she was also one of the bestselling Gold Medal authors of the 1950s and ’60s.
by Michael Mallory
Andrew Gross
Early collaborations with James Patterson provided a kick start to this author’s career.
by John B. Valeri
At Home With Fear: Top Authors Discuss Suspense
A conversation with Lisa Gardner, Mary Kubica, Shari Lapena, and B.A. Paris.
by Hank Phillippi Ryan
My Book: The Long-Lost Love Letters of Doc Holliday
The conflicts triggering the gunfight at the OK Corral linger today.
by David Corbett
My Book: A Checkered Past
Injustice and betrayal may lie hidden for years, but the truth will inevitably come out.
by Daniella Bernett
Fresh Blood: Six Great New Books and Writers to Watch
by Oline H. Cogdill
Sophie Hannah
A mutual affinity for puzzles links Agatha Christie and this author of new Hercule Poirot mysteries.
by John B. Valeri
Vertigo: The 60-year Journey of Hitchcock’s Masterpiece
Strange, beautiful and disturbing, this film is a dark whirlpool of obsession.
by Jake Hinkson
David Handler
Stewart Hoag, the dapper celebrity ghostwriter and sleuth, returns.
by Craig Sisterson
Double Takes
The tyranny of a series character; ethics of unsigned reviews.
by Marcia Muller & Bill Pronzini
Stuart Turton
This author’s genre-bending debut has the mystery world abuzz.
by Craig Sisterson
The Hook
First lines that caught our attention.
“Spade Speaks” Crossword
by Verna Suit
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Small Press Reviews: Covering the Independents
by Betty Webb
Very Original: Paperback Originals Reviewed
by Hank Wagner & Robin Agnew
Sounds of Suspense: Audiobooks Reviewed
by Dick Lochte
What About Murder? Reference Books Reviewed
by Jon L. Breen
Short and Sweet: Short Stories Considered
by Ben Boulden
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