Older Features
An archive of past features in mystery, thriller, crime, horror, and other suspense-related genres.
The Myth of the Serial Killer
For readers and moviegoers, these myths make for great entertainment
Crime Thriller vs Mystery
The difference between crime thrillers and murder mysteries
Great Survival Thrillers
What the most successful survival thrillers have in common
A Modern-Day Tragic Hero
Doctors as tragic heroes in medical crime thrillers
Serial Killers in Novels
The most thrilling fictional serial killers of all time
The Evolution of the YA Sci-fi Thriller
Changes in young adult science fiction through the decades
Best Blockbuster Detective Movies
Hollywood detective movies with a strong dose of action and adventure
Loss, self-esteem, and determination
Commonalities between three supernatural thriller characters
Golden-Age Crime Fiction
How true crime led to a golden era of crime fiction.
The Suspense of Berlin
The world’s most thrilling city as a setting for thrillers
Sci-fi vs Sci-fi Thriller
Differences between sci-fi genres
What is a Domestic Thriller?
An introduction to one of the fastest growing thriller subgenres
Jurassic Park at 30 Years
Reflecting on the book that redefined the technothriller genre
Suspense in Space
Why space is the ideal setting for sci-fi thrillers. And more than a setting.
London Crime Fiction
A brief introduction to the world of London crime fiction.
Why We Love Medical Mysteries
A physician’s diagnosis on the appeal of the medical mystery genre.
Humor in Police Procedurals
Why more humor should be inserted into the police procedural genre.
The Mystery of Historical Setting
Why the past is a great setting for a mystery
The Danger of the Uninvited
Classic Noir and Contemporary Horror During the Pandemic
Organized Crime in Fiction
Why we’re fascinated by gangster novels
Tumbleweed, Gunslingers, and Suspense
Five films that are both Westerns and thrillers.
YA Supernatural Thrillers
The best YA supernatural thriller movies of all time.
Locked Room Murder Mysteries
A favorite of the detective mystery subgenre, this one’s here to stay.
Books That Set the Mood for Fall
It’s the perfect time to hunker down with something dark and stormy.
Police Procedural Tropes
Ten police procedural clichés that should be locked up.
Let’s Get Cozy
Breaking down popular themes in the cozy mystery subgenre.
A Reader’s Guide to Book Awards
Get to know the major books awards for mysteries and thrillers.
Best Mysteries of 2021
The best and most anticipated mysteries of 2021.
Best Thriller Books of 2021
The best and the most anticipated thriller books of the year.
Rise of the Arthouse Thriller
I’m Thinking of Ending Things is the perfect novel-turned-arthouse thriller.
5 Short Stories to Read Right Now
Quick reads that are perfect for your next 10-minute break.
The Girl In Trouble
Where did our obsession with “girls” in mysteries and thrillers come from?
Best Thriller Book Covers of 2020
Our editorial team selected their 10 favorite thriller covers of 2020.
How to Get Free eBooks
How to find a selection of free ebooks without paid subscriptions.
Best Mystery Book Covers of 2020
This year’s crop of mysteries had some of the most chilling covers yet.
Thrillers to Read Before You Die
The editorial team’s recommendations for top thrillers of all time.