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The Sincerest Form of Flattery: P. D. James Takes on Austen
Death Comes to Pemberley is an inventive sequel to Pride and Prejudice in which Darcy and Elizabeth’s happy marriage is interrupted by a brutal murder.
Stephen King On Why Fear Makes a Good Story
“Let’s talk, you and I. Let’s talk about fear.” Why do we love scary stories? Why do we seek out mystery, thriller, and horror novels? The Weekly Lizard turns to Stephen King for the answers.
Zombie Pulp Art Rises From The Dead
Otto Penzler’s latest anthology has a very singular focus: Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! The master of pulp fiction has culled though his extensive archives to bring the world a delightfully creepy collection of stories and artwork that feature the undead.
Read David Peace on International Peace Day
In case you weren’t aware, today is International Peace Day. After you’ve marked the occasion with the true respect it deserves, why not kick back with a good book? And we have the perfect suggestion for you — one of our favorite international masters of cult noir.
First Look: An Early Excerpt From Jo Nesbø’s Headhunters
Norwegian crime novelist Jo Nesbø’s notoriety is sure to grow with the first U.S. publication of Headhunters, a standalone novel about a corporate headhunter turned art thief. Read an exclusive excerpt now.
The Dawn of a New Lizard
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a new series — Pocket Black Lizard — from the perspective of two people closely involved in the process. Barbara Richard and Andy Hughes share their insights and experience.
There’s No Such Thing As A Simple Plan
In our latest installment of the Hit List, bestselling author Lisa Unger admires the hidden complexity and subtle craft of Scott Smith’s A Simple Plan.
No Sex, Please, We’re Literary!
Sex sells. But what about sexy storylines? In this provocative essay, author Karen Essex takes on the issue. So get ready … things are about to heat up.
Hit List: Justin Peacock Recommends George V. Higgins
Introducing the Hit List—a new Weekly Lizard feature that gives writers the chance to share their must-read books and authors.
Don’t Write Like a Girl: Double Standards in Thriller Writing
What “unwritten rules” are there? Are female protagonists allowed to swear? Drink? Or — gasp — have one-night stands? Alex Kava weighs in on how to write in a man’s world.
