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
Articles and interviews
Kristin Koval’s authorial debut "Penitence" explores the complexities of forgiveness
Following a story that spans decades, the novel delves into the impact of a crime that resurfaces the past for two old lovers.
With "The Queen," Nick Cutter has mastered the art of creepy-crawly horror
The bestselling author unpacks it all: why he uses a pen name, the challenges of writing a modern teen perspective, the fun of writing villains, and more.
Rachel Harrison tackles a classic monster in a chilling new listen
The bestselling author's new novel, "So Thirsty," digs into the terrifying and seductive blood-sucking world of vampires.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All-time favorites
