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The Curse of Englishness: Why Every British Thriller Is Also a Black Comedy

The Curse of Englishness: Why Every British Thriller Is Also a Black Comedy

"We specialise in a specific kind of English malice based on class and distorted moral rectitude."

By Christopher Fowler | December 4, 2021

‘Funny, How?’ Why Comedy is Crucial in Crime Writing

‘Funny, How?’ Why Comedy is Crucial in Crime Writing

From the earliest days of crime fiction, humor has always been one of the author's most important weapons.

By Christopher Fowler | January 11, 2021

7 Things Crime Readers Will No Longer Tolerate

7 Things Crime Readers Will No Longer Tolerate

Crime fiction is getting harder to write—and that's a good thing.

By Christopher Fowler | December 10, 2019

Is Crime Fiction Allowed <br>to Be Funny?

Is Crime Fiction Allowed
to Be Funny?

The Tricky Business of Balancing Humor and Crime

By Christopher Fowler | December 3, 2018

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