Some genres of books generate more controversy than others, even though it seems that in the current era any type of book can fall victim to criticism. Novels that are designed to distort the reader’s perception of reality or a series of events within a narrative, such as horror, thriller, or mystery (or all of
athlete by Scarlett Thomas (Scribner, £16.99)Part thriller, part romantic suspense, Thomas’s latest novel begins in Cyprus, where 34-year-old Jay is literally on the run from someone who wants to kill him. Jay (not his real name) has a habit of fending off attackers: attempts on his life began at university, when a Japanese man arrived
Tom Britney is about to become your new favorite hired gun. The 35-year-old actor is probably best known for the detective show grantchesterBut, as soon as his name enters the market of rumors of actors who could possibly play the next batmanHis new breakout role will almost certainly be Jimmy Rourke in the new historical
Welcome to the midyear list bonus of the best of the year (so far). As book lovers, we’re always shouting about our favorite books to anyone who will listen, so waiting until the end of the year to compile a big list is torture. That’s why I love the June marker, where we get to
Crime stories rarely come with a punchline, but police in Maryland say a recent case practically wrote itself. According to a report by Khau 11A 29-year-old Maryland man allegedly broke into a Verizon Wireless store, only to discover that while he was inside stealing items, someone else had stolen the truck he conveniently left outside,
There have been talks going on for most of the last year, but movie fans are finally getting a sequel to an all-time classic crime film directed by Michael Mann. Two of Hollywood’s most famous actors, Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale, are set to star in “Heat 2,” which is scheduled to begin shooting in
With a new month comes a new dump of content on Netflix, and on July 1st the platform added a 2019 crime thriller that was a quiet hit among critics and fans. It was written by an Emmy-winning multi-hyphenate and features an Oscar winner, and it keeps you on the edge of your seat from
If you are missing moblandOr peaky blindersThe next great crime show is coming very soon. Produced by Chris Brancato and Michael Panes, Vestige Takes place in New York City in 1980, and is full of adventure, humor, and thrilling gangdom twists. Focusing on the real Irish gang of the same name, Vestige is a historical
IIn March 2023, Alex Murdaugh, 54, received two life sentences for the murders of his wife and young son at the family’s hunting lodge in Colleton County, South Carolina. From the early 20th century, three generations of his family were elected as state prosecutors in the “Lowcountry”, a vast expanse of lush, marshy marshland on
For true crime enthusiasts, Netflix has quickly become a favorite destination thanks to its vast library of horror content based on horrific real-life events. Now, the streaming giant is set to add an entirely new documentary that looks like it might be the company’s most terrifying true crime experience yet. When will the new true