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.
Articles & Interviews
Deadly infatuations and true love collide in "All the Colors of the Dark"
Chris Whitaker draws on 1970s history and his childhood experiences in a genre-bending tale of love and mystery as a serial killer stalks a Missouri town.
A reality TV show turns deadly in Ruth Ware’s latest psychological thriller
In “One Perfect Couple,” the body count rises with the twists and turns when 5 couples are trapped at an isolated island resort.
C.J. Tudor’s new winning combo: an unassuming detective, a vampire colony, and a remote Alaskan town
The bestselling author’s new cross-genre novel, “The Gathering,” brings a fresh take on vampire lore, wrapped in a taut, twisty mystery.
“Where Sleeping Girls Lie” is a boarding school mystery with a paranormal twist
Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé’s second novel after her bestselling breakout “Ace of Spades” is a thought-provoking whodunit exploring classism and racism in elite schools.
Jeff Strand brings scares and giggles in his new middle-grade horror listen
Branching into folk horror for the first time, the author spins a goose-pimply tale of twin siblings who stumble upon an isolated, eerie town.
"Listen for the Lie" is an explosive mystery that unpacks the “why” rather than the “who”
Featuring delicious dual narration from Will Damron and January LaVoy, Amy Tintera's juicy new thriller explores the complexities of female friendships and the impact of true crime podcasts.
Alex Michaelides ups the ante on the classic whodunit with “The Fury”
The bestselling author on how therapy helped him craft his characters, why detective stories comfort us, and the genius of Agatha Christie.
Author Abbott Kahler blends fact with fiction in her new thriller
Weaving together real-life happenings with fictionalized events, "Where You End" is a psychologically chilling tale following identical twins.
Ariel Lawhon spins a mystery from the journals of an 18th-century midwife
“The Frozen River” shines a light on an extraordinary woman almost lost to history, imagining a long, deadly winter in her New England town.
"The Professor" is dark academia at its most incisive
Lauren Nossett's twisty new novel, about the death of a student and an explosive scandal, explores how institutions can fail their most vulnerable members.
Calling all Bravosphere fans—you don't want to miss these "Real Housewives" listens
Whether it’s a guilty pleasure or a shameless indulgence, fans of The Real Housewives know just how fun, fabulous, and fascinating the lives of these reality stars can be.
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.
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