If there’s one recommendation request I get all the time on Crime by the Book, it’s this one! I’ve had numerous inquiries from CBTB readers looking for a reading list of my most-recommended domestic thrillers - and today, I'm putting together a list exactly like that! Here you'll find a roundup of some of the addictive, twisty, entertaining domestic thrillers that I personally love - and that are also at the top of my most-recommended list. If you're in the mood for a suspense novel that's fast-paced and binge-worthy, you've come to the right place!
Read More
Author Interview: A.J. Finn, THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW
A.J. Finn’s Hitchcockian thriller THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW has taken the book world by storm, debuting at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and earning rave reviews from critics and readers across the country - and this week, I had the chance to sit down with him and talk crime writing, psychological thrillers, Hitchcock films, and a whole lot more! This was an incredible opportunity to learn about one of the hottest crime books in the world right now with its author, and I’m thrilled to share our conversation with you today.
Read More
Author Interview: C.J. Tudor, THE CHALK MAN
Happy publication day to THE CHALK MAN by C.J. Tudor, an exceptional debut thriller that is bound to be one of my favorites of 2018! THE CHALK MAN is poised to be an instant-favorite for fans of Stephen King, Stranger Things, and psychological thrillers with the rich character development of Liz Nugent and engaging plotting of Ruth Ware. C.J. visited New York this fall, and I had the chance to sit down with her and ask her a few of my most pressing questions about THE CHALK MAN - and I’m delighted to share our interview with you today!
Read More
Author Q&A: Will Dean, Author of DARK PINES @willrdean @ptblankbks #DarkPines
I’m delighted to welcome author Will Dean to Crime by the Book today to chat about his debut thriller, DARK PINES! This book has garnered major buzz in the book blogging community, and it’s easy to see why: from its gorgeous cover to its ambitious female protagonist to its author’s fascinating backstory, this is a debut with huge appeal - and a read that delivers. I was thrilled to have a chance to ask a few questions of Will - and was fascinated by what I learned about his book. Read on for more information on DARK PINES, and to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the book from the author himself!
Read More
CBTB's Most Anticipated Crime Books of Early 2018
2018 is poised to be a fantastic year for crime fiction, and I want to help you build the perfect crime reading list for it! Throughout 2018, I'll be sharing season-specific lists of my “Most-Anticipated Crime Books”; you can expect 4 lists like this from me in 2018. Today’s list focuses on early 2018 releases—aka books releasing between January 2018 and April 2018! From Nordic Noir to psychological suspense and a whole lot more, this spring will have crime readers covered—and my list will help you find the best of the best in new crime fiction.
Read More