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 2024
Articles and interviews
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!
The Biggest Mysteries & Thrillers of the Fall
The best listens, in my opinion, release in the fall. It clearly is blockbuster season, and a lot of creepier listens tend to come out in time for Halloween, which is my jam. To help you navigate the pile of titles, I queued up my list of top listens—check out my picks below!
6 Political Thrillers Penned by Political Figures
Even though Independence Day has passed, July still rings red, white, and blue in spirit as long as the fireworks are still going off in my neighborhood. With that specific noise in mind, what better way to distract yourself from the bangs and sparklers than with a nice volume-controlled listening list. These political thriller recommendations are penned by the very people who take part in protecting our democracy and country.
Mark Greaney's The Gray Man Zeroes In on the Details
Packed with heart-pounding realism and deep research, ‘Relentless’ ups the ante on the action in the writer’s best-selling Gray Man series.
"The Only Good Indians" are not what you think they are
Bram Stoker Award-winning author Stephen Graham Jones spins a horror story that is as stunning as it is macabre while pushing the boundaries on what it means to be an American Indian today.
The Stories That Morphed Me
As the beloved YA sci-fi series finally comes to audio, four Audible editors share their favorite moments from the original Animorphs books.
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