Nicole Ransome
Nicole dabbles in mysteries & thrillers, but she has always had a passion for the dark world of horror. From terrifying tales like William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist to Stephen King’s It, Nicole enjoys it all. She loves the psychological page-turners and stories told from the villain’s POV, like Caroline Kepnes’ You series. When not exploring the dark side of content, she’s diving deep into her guilty pleasure: Real Housewives.
Favorite listens of 2025 (so far)
Articles and interviews
For Nat Cassidy, every good story is a horror story
The author's new novel, "Nestlings," pays homage to two classics of terror while updating them with more contemporary conundrums.
For crime thriller sensation Jo Nesbo, it all started with horror stories
The bestselling author of the Harry Hole series shares the scariest parts about writing his new novel, “The Night House,” and his connection to its protagonist, a young bully.
Elizabeth Hand resurrects "The Haunting of Hill House," Shirley Jackson’s Gothic horror classic
With approval from the late author’s estate, "A Haunting on the Hill" brings fresh victims to the cursed house, expanding on its terrifying world.
“Under the Influence” tackles the dark side of being a girlboss
In her witty and timely debut novel, Noelle Crooks explores the toxic standards borne from a workforce movement meant to empower women.
Possessed by "The Exorcist," Nat Segaloff dissects the iconic horror franchise
"The Exorcist Legacy" unearths original recordings and interviews from the set of the 1973 film to assess the groundbreaking franchise at 50.
Chloe Gong makes her adult fantasy debut with the epic "Immortal Longings"
With influence from Shakespeare, Gong's new novel follows a former princess set on exacting revenge on the kingdom that took everything from her.
Jessica Ward dreams up a twisty new boarding school mystery
The bestselling author makes her YA debut with "The St. Ambrose School for Girls," a clever whodunnit that came to her in her sleep.
"Something Like Possible" is a funny, queer love letter to ambitious teens
Student government and young love collide in Miel Moreland’s novel following a bisexual teen’s unconventional path to her dream summer program.
"Wild Poppies" finds the universal threads in two brothers' experience of the Syrian war
Author Haya Saleh shares the influences behind her new novel, which won the Etisalat Prize for Arabic Children’s Literature.
A Reformed Con Man Makes for an Unforgettable Protagonist in "The Gift"
Bestselling German writer Sebastian Fitzek’s Audible Original is an imaginative psychological thriller about a main character with a photographic memory who can’t read.
Heather Gay freed herself by becoming a "Bad Mormon"
"The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star shares her heartbreaking but redemptive journey in losing her faith on the way to finding her true self.
Upcoming Fall Mystery and Thriller Listens
Here's a list of the fall listens I’m most excited about. Think of this as a nice little preview into what I’ll be listening to in the months ahead.
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