Books
Explore the latest and scariest in horror and true crime books. From fresh releases to historical horrors, we've got the latest and greatest in terrifying books.
5 Best True Crime Books That Will Give You Night Terrors
You won't want to go to sleep after reading these disturbing tales of murder.
TLU Excerpt: Mañana, by William Hjortsberg
An American hippie’s life is upended by a gang of ex-cons in this mind-bending trip through late-sixties Mexico.
Authors of the Emerald Isle
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a lively set of Irish scribes as they discuss the rich tradition of storytelling in Ireland.
6 True Crime Tales from Ireland
It’s not all rolling hills and peaceful seaside villages on the Emerald Isle.
Midnight in the Emerald Isle
Author Ken Bruen is your guide to Ireland's dark side in this killer video about Irish crime fiction.
The Ghosts of St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery
Inside the hallowed halls of this 18th century church, the restless souls of the past still haunt the pews.
What Really Scares You?
These authors write about murder for a living – but what happens when you spend too much time inside a killer's head?
When Psychic Visions Lead to Murder
If you dream about a crime the day before it happens, does that mean you can be held responsible?
Why Do Ambulance Chasers Get a Bad Rap?
Medical malpractice lawyer and thriller author Andy Siegel probes the world of botched medical care.
6 Stories for Edgar Allan Poe Fans
Young writers create creepy hommages to the original master of horror.
TLU Excerpt: The Last Madam, by Christine Wiltz
She was the glamorous madam of New Orleans' most decadent brothel – until the long arm of the law came pounding at her door.
Mad Max Meets WWIII
Fly the post-apocalyptic skies with a Zen fighter pilot in Mack Maloney's rip-roaring Wingman thrillers.
10 Best Places to Read Crime Fiction in Brooklyn
The (formerly) mean streets of Brooklyn are now the best place to read crime novels set in the New York City borough.
TLU Excerpt: The Garden of Martyrs, by Michael C. White
In 1805, Marcus Lyon was traveling the Boston Post Road when he was brutally murdered.
A Sherlock Holmes Novel Without Sherlock
Author Anthony Horowitz's latest novel, Moriarty, puts Holmes's greatest nemesis under the magnifying glass.
Living Large: A Second Helping for Detective Nero Wolfe
The detective gourmand lives on in the novels of author Robert Goldsborough, the authorized heir to Rex Stout's beloved Wolfe Mysteries.
TLU Excerpt: As Far As You Can Go, by Lesley Glaister
Cassie and Graham thought they'd gotten lucky with a new job in the Australian Outback, but their new employers aren't quite what they seem.
TLU Pick: Jimmy the Stick, by Michael Mayo
This hardboiled mystery set in New York City mixes Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler styles with historical characters thrown in for good measure.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
See where the world's most famous detective got his start ... and almost met his untimely end.
6 Questions with Janice Law
The Francis Bacon Mysteries author talks writing rituals, favorite books, and the inspiration behind her successful trilogy.
