Why do we ignore the red flags in relationships? Psychological thrillers are full of characters who miss the warning signs until it's too late. From gaslighting and control to jealousy, manipulation and deception, discover why toxic behaviour can be so difficult to recognise — and why we're often much better at spotting the red flags when we're reading about someone else.

Ever wondered what makes psychological thrillers so addictive? From unreliable narrators and toxic friendships to jaw-dropping twists and buried secrets, I'm sharing my ten favourite thriller tropes, the bestselling authors who use them brilliantly, and how they've inspired my own novels. Which trope keeps you turning the pages?

A look behind the curtain at the writing process of Maria Frankland, Psychological Thriller Author

From childhood library visits and reading under the covers with a torch to discovering the darker stories that would shape her writing, Maria Frankland reflects on the books, experiences and emotional truths that led her to become a psychological thriller author.

Los thrillers psicológicos están en pleno auge, y si eres como yo, seguro que te fascinan. Pero, ¿qué es lo que hace que este género oscuro y lleno de giros inesperados sea tan cautivador que nos obliga a leer hasta altas horas de la noche? Cuando nos preguntaron qué nos gustaba leer, nuestra respuesta fue: thrillers psicológicos. Antes, esto requería más explicaciones… Por ejemplo, suelen transcurrir en un entorno doméstico, giran en torno a una familia o una relación, etc.

Where do psychological thriller ideas come from? Maria Frankland shares how everyday moments, people-watching and flashes of curiosity become dark, twisty stories.