It’s an unspoken rule that whenever a new TV show or film is based on a book, it’s going to be good. After all, for the story to have become a bestseller and attracted the attention of Hollywood (or ...

There is such a thing as too much choice, and the sheer scale of Netflix’s library can lead to evenings of endless scrolling. But if you know what you’re looking for, the streaming service really ...

What makes a good thriller? We’d say a unique premise, flawed but fascinating characters, and a fast-paced plot that never lets up. But such books can be difficult to find, which is why we’ve asked ...

If you’re in search of a compelling book that will transport you straight to the heart of bonnie Scotland, your quest ends here. Journey through the heart of Glasgow with Denise Mina, traverse the ...

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All 14 of the novels in my David Raker series begin with a mysterious, unexplained and seemingly impossible disappearance – and my latest novel, The Missing Family, is no different. Actually, that’s ...

You can’t underestimate the power of Netflix. In the 17 years since it first came on the scene, the streaming giant – which is worth over £200bn – has become so much more than an entertainment hub. It ...

There’s something morbidly fascinating about true crime. Try as you might, there’s no denying that true crime has infiltrated popular culture – from Serial-esque podcasts to Netflix documentaries you ...

I love an isolated setting for a book, especially in a thriller. I think it adds to the unease and atmosphere and, if done well, the setting can become a character in its own right. It taps into our ...

Grit, intellect, and an almost inhuman dedication to making sure justice is served: there’s a reason we’re addicted to detective thrillers. In their protagonist’s wilfulness, we see a fairer, better ...

The storied streets of Venice have long served as a backdrop for crime novels, including modern thrillers and timeless classics alike. Whether you’re a lover of Italian culture or simply want some ...

You can often tell if a novel is worth reading from the pace of its first page: it’s how we separate the slow-burners from the addictive page-turners. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up the crime ...