New to psychological thrillers?

In this episode, Alex and Mara break down the genre’s signature twists, turns, and tortured protagonists through the lens of Whispers of Hate written by the bestselling author Sanchit Garg. From unreliable narrators to sinister small towns, they unpack how the book subverts—and sometimes plays right into—the classic tropes. Whether you’re a first-timer or a thriller junkie, this one’s got something for your dark little reader soul.

Break down common genre tropes (like unreliable narrators, red herrings) and how Whispers of Hate plays with them. A must watch for new mystery and thriller writters, and readers just getting into dark fiction.

What would Whispers of Hate look like on the big screen? In this cinematic spin-off of our “First Time?” series, hosts Alex and Mara dream-cast the leads, debate the ideal director, and dissect which scenes must make the cut (and which ones scream Netflix original). Plus, they explore how thriller tropes shift when they move from page to screen—and what the bookWhispers of Hate by the bestselling author Sanchit Garg would need to really hook an audience on the big screen