Thrills, Twists, and the Stories That Stand Out
From breakout debuts to classic page turners, in Spotlight On, we dive deep into the stories, trends, and tropes that define the thriller genre. Whether you’re looking for intrigue from our international authors, discovering binge-worthy series, or getting an exclusive first look at a new release, you’ll find it here.
Paradise Lost: Five Island Thrillers
Whether you're craving psychological suspense, political intrigue, or sun-soaked noir, these island-set novels promise danger with a sea breeze.
Paradise Lost: Five Island Thrillers
Whether you're craving psychological suspense, political intrigue, or sun-soaked noir, these island-set novels promise danger with a sea breeze.
Debut Spotlight:
The Undoing of Alejandro Velasco
Diego Boneta, the actor who achieved international fame portraying the role of the iconic Mexican singer Luis Miguel for the Netflix series, shows there is
Debut Spotlight:
Homecoming
Quesenberry channels his experiences as a Federal Air Marshal to craft his first Case Younger novel.
Debut Spotlight:
You Are Fatally Invited
In her debut thriller, author Ande Pliego breaks all the rules.
Debut Spotlight:
The Undoing of Alejandro Velasco
Diego Boneta, the actor who achieved international fame portraying the role of the iconic Mexican singer Luis Miguel for the Netflix series, shows there is
Debut Spotlight:
Homecoming
Quesenberry channels his experiences as a Federal Air Marshal to craft his first Case Younger novel.
Debut Spotlight:
You Are Fatally Invited
In her debut thriller, author Ande Pliego breaks all the rules.
Debut Spotlight:
The Undoing of Alejandro Velasco
Diego Boneta, the actor who achieved international fame portraying the role of the iconic Mexican singer Luis Miguel for the Netflix series, shows there is more to him than acting.
Game On! Sporting Summer Thillers
Sports, games, and murder go together like hot dogs, peanuts, and baseball.
AudioFile Spotlight:
June Mystery and Suspense Audiobooks
Shades on, earbuds in. From the latest Harlan Coben thriller to two sophomore entries that are just as good as their series starts, these Earphones Award-winning audiobooks are guaranteed to keep listeners riveted.
Debut Spotlight:
Burnt Ends
Laura Wetsel’s debut novel asks the age-old question: Is blood thicker than barbecue sauce?
Get Your Heart Racing:
Must-Read Medical Thrillers
My father, Michael Palmer, was a master of the genre. His first book, The Sisterhood, about a secret society of nurses dedicated to euthanasia, is still one of the most beloved medical thrillers ever written.
AudioFile Spotlight:
June Mystery and Suspense Audiobooks
Shades on, earbuds in. From the latest Harlan Coben thriller to two sophomore entries that are just as good as their series starts, these Earphones Award-winning audiobooks are guaranteed to keep listeners riveted.
Classic Thrills:
The Godfather
True confession time: when I first read Mario Puzo’s master thriller, The Godfather, I was a teenager who’d never watched the movie because I found it boring.
“Yeah Noir”
Spotlight on Author Cat Connor and New Zealand Crime Writers
Midnight Schemers & Daydream Believers:
22 Stories of Mystery and Suspense
Short fiction may fall in and out of favor, but it can bring aJudy Penz Sheluk particular pleasure to the reader that is distinct from the novel.
Classic Thrills:
The Godfather
True confession time: when I first read Mario Puzo’s master thriller, The Godfather, I was a teenager who’d never watched the movie because I found it boring.
“Yeah Noir”
Spotlight on Author Cat Connor and New Zealand Crime Writers
Midnight Schemers & Daydream Believers:
22 Stories of Mystery and Suspense
Short fiction may fall in and out of favor, but it can bring aJudy Penz Sheluk particular pleasure to the reader that is distinct from the novel.