Crime Thrillers

A Chill in the Air

Nina Sankovitch | Posted 04.22.2012

Nina Sankovitch

Even with hot, humid Los Angeles as its setting, No One Knows You're Here gave me the chills.  And I mean that in the best of ways.  

Book Review: Taken by Robert Crais

Rob Taub | Posted 03.21.2012

Rob Taub

I have no criticisms of Robert Crais' writing, other than I wish he could write as fast as I devour his work, which would require him to crank out -- at the very least -- a new book every week.

My Favorite Thriller of 2011: The White Devil

Lev Raphael | Posted 03.13.2012

Lev Raphael

The White Devil ingeniously mixes literary detective work, a horror story, young love, academic satire, and cultural conflict between Americans and Brits. It is truly one of the most compelling thrillers I've read in the last few years.

Mighty Movie Podcast: José Padilha on Elite Squad: The Enemy Within

Dan Persons | Posted 01.11.2012

Dan Persons

Like Dirty Harry with a social conscience, the Brazilian film Elite Squad: The Enemy Within manages to kick all kinds of righteous ass while delving into the pernicious effect of corruption on those allegedly pledged with looking after the public welfare.

A Maniac and His Muse

Jan Herman | Posted 11.28.2011

Jan Herman

Susan Fleet's new killer thriller, Diva, is subtitled "a novel of psychological suspense." That's an understatement.

Don't Be a Book Snob!

Lev Raphael | Posted 11.07.2011

Lev Raphael

Over the thirty years of my publishing career, I've learned that book snobs come in all shapes and sizes. And their snobbery often seems more about them than the genre they've picked for their disdain.

Why I Won't Write a Disaster Thriller

Karen Dionne | Posted 05.25.2011

Karen Dionne

Writers have limits when it comes to the amount of violence they'll tolerate in fiction. This is because in order to write a scene, a writer not only has to put themselves inside the action, they have to go deep inside their characters' heads.

Age: 66, Jobs: 2, Plan to Quit/Retire? Never

Haggai Carmon | Posted 11.17.2011

Haggai Carmon

At the age of 66, I now have two jobs. I'm a trial lawyer, mostly for the U.S. government's civil litigation cases in Israel, and a writer of intelligence.

The State of the Crime Novel

Jason Pinter | Posted 05.25.2011

Jason Pinter

I've asked six of the most renowned crime fiction critics in the country to weigh in with their thoughts on the state of the crime novel. I hope you find their responses as interesting as I did.

What Made Von Brunn Do It?

Gregg Hurwitz | Posted 05.25.2011

Gregg Hurwitz

While I don't believe that stories cause someone to commit violence, I do believe that as a creator, I have a responsibility not to provide a game plan for criminals shopping for information.

Quiet Teacher: Part Four

Arthur Rosenfeld | Posted 11.17.2011

Arthur Rosenfeld

The final online installment of Arthur Rosenfeld's new novel, Quiet Teacher; a new thriller about the lives, loves, and action adventures of Dr. Xenon Pearl, neurosurgeon by day and vigilante by night.