Looking for a book to take on holiday? We’ve rounded up the best beach reads, from psychological thrillers to pacy detective ...

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 ...

As readers, we love to be thrilled and chilled in equal measure. It’s why so many of us read detective fiction, where a lone investigator (or, occasionally, a dynamic duo) delves into dark crimes and ...

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 ...

The disappearance of wealthy heiress Chrissie Montgomery sets in train a series of events for iconic detective Philip Marlowe. Except this isn’t a Raymond Chandler novel; it’s one penned by Denise ...

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 ...