Crime Fiction Blog: Reading Guides, Book Lists & Writing Craft
Reading guides, curated book lists, and writing-craft insight from Phillip Strang — author of 144 crime and thriller novels across 19 series. Explore recommendations by setting, detective, and sub-genre, and go behind the scenes on how crime fiction is built.
Best-Selling Historical Thriller Novels in 2025
Historical thriller novels transport readers through time while keeping them on the edge of their seats with suspenseful plots and richly detailed...
Best-Selling Ghost Suspense Novels in 2025
The Spectral Appeal of Ghost Suspense Fiction
Ghost suspense novels continue to captivate readers with their unique blend of supernatural elements and psychological...
Best-Selling Psychological Suspense Novels in 2025
The world of psychological suspense continues to captivate readers with its mind-bending plots, unreliable narrators, and shocking twists. In 2025,...
Best-Selling Political Suspense Novels in 2025
The Current Landscape of Political Suspense Fiction
Political suspense novels continue to captivate readers worldwide with their intricate plots, high-stakes...
Best-Selling Paranormal Suspense Novels in 2025
In 2025, paranormal suspense continues to captivate readers with its unique blend of supernatural elements and heart-pounding tension. This genre has...
Best-Selling Occult Suspense Novels in 2025
The Enduring Appeal of Occult Suspense Fiction
Occult suspense novels continue to captivate readers with their unique blend of supernatural elements and psychological...
Best-Selling Horror Thriller Novels in 2025
Horror thrillers continue to captivate readers in 2025, offering an irresistible blend of psychological suspense and supernatural dread that keeps pages turning...
Best-Selling LGBTQ+ Mystery Novels in 2025
**Introduction**
The LGBTQ+ mystery genre has experienced remarkable growth in 2025, with novels that skillfully blend compelling mysteries with authentic...