Kat Johnson

The glamour and refinement of the art world is the backdrop for scandalous drama and intrigue in these tales of thieves, forgers, and fortune hunters.

Endlessly fascinating, true crime also has a toxic side. A new breed of novel is helping us process our obsession, with audio at the forefront.

Here are 20 of the most riveting, can't-look-away true stories about cults, their leaders, and what it's like to fall under—and escape—their terrible spell.

The author worked with a voice coach to master the novel's dazzling array of accents, with one possible exception: “I'm sorry Scotland, but it could have been a lot worse.”

Into every generation, new fans are born. Depriving them of more great listens would be worse than a stake to the heart.

Debut novelist Yomi Adegoke leaned into thriller vibes to craft her chilling tale about the repercussions of anonymous accusations on the internet.

Donna Tartt’s debut novel caused a sensation upon release in 1992, then did it again for a new generation obsessed with its dark, spellbinding world.

The Shakurs, and particularly matriarch Afeni Shakur, were a potent force in shaping Black liberation and the future of hip-hop.

"Fear is a powerful, elemental force that lives in all of us."

These 10 provocative listens don't just dig into the invisible scaffolding that supports injustice around us—they seek to dismantle it.

From patient memoirs to investigative podcasts, the hunt for a diagnosis involves unusual suspects, diligent detective work, and a singular crime scene—the body.

Told through the lens of four individuals, "When Crack Was King" is a kaleidoscopic history of the diverse impacts of the war on drugs.