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
LGBTQIA+ Mysteries and Thrillers
June is Pride Month! In celebration, I’ve pulled together a collection of some of my favorite mysteries and suspense listens by LGBTQIA+ authors.
Winners of the 2022 ITW Thriller Award
After a pandemic hiatus, Thrillerfest returned to New York with its annual conference and eagerly anticipated awards ceremony.
Mysteries and Thrillers from AAPI Authors
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage with our favorite suspense thrillers penned by AAPI authors.
Cozy Summer Mysteries
Because a nice cozy mystery counts as self-care.
Jason Rekulak’s Horror Brings Out the Best in Us
The writer of “The Impossible Fortress” turns his attention to his favorite genre in “Hidden Pictures,” striking a balance between warmth and terror that makes for the most satisfying kind of horror.
Upcoming Listens by Women Mystery Authors
This year is already looking incredibly strong on the mysteries and thrillers front, especially from women writers. In honor of Women’s History Month, I’ve pulled a list of some of the upcoming releases I’m most excited about. Explore the list to find your next mind-bending thriller!
Upcoming M&T Listens by Black Creators
As a fan of suspense, I enjoy keeping up on as many releases as I can, and I love sharing them with you! This year is filled to the brim with amazing mysteries and thrillers by Black writers. For Black History Month, I’m choosing to amplify some new and established Black voices to bring the thrills throughout the year.
Wendy Walker’s ‘American Girl’ Solves a Murder with Neurodivergent Flair
On the cusp of womanhood, Wendy Walker’s neurodivergent protagonist is stopped in her tracks when she is listed as a suspect for a murder in her small town.
2022 Mysteries and Thrillers
Next year is looking great for fans of mysteries and thrillers! From uninvited visitors to unsuspecting horrors, these listens cue the right vibe to kick off the first half of 2022, and this isn’t even a complete list! Even though there’s definitely more great titles to drop in the coming months, see if you can find your first listen of the year here!
Halloween Horrors and Thrillers
These are my favorite listening recommendations for all the scare-seekers out there.
'A Slow Fire Burning,' Paula Hawkins's Darkest Mystery Yet, Is Beckoning
In her latest novel, about three women out for revenge, the best-selling author of 'The Girl on the Train' explores how our actions, justified or not, shape who we are.
Classroom Mysteries & Other Spooky Tales
It’s a pretty busy time of the year for the younglings. School is back in session for all whether in person or from home and even some costume planning has commenced. Since Halloween is just around the corner, here are some children and young adult-friendly listens to help start the school year and season off right!
All-time favorites
