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Naomi Kaye on the Legacy of the Jonestown Massacre in Literature

Naomi Kaye on the Legacy of the Jonestown Massacre in Literature

Analyzing the myriad ways that The People's Temple tragedy has appeared in fiction

By Naomi Kaye | September 18, 2026

How the Manson Murders and Dominique Dunne Case Transformed LA True Crime

How the Manson Murders and Dominique Dunne Case Transformed LA True Crime

Naomi Kaye Honova explores the legacy of two defining Californian mysteries

By Naomi Kaye | June 25, 2026

The World of Crime In Star Wars Legends

The World of Crime In Star Wars Legends

"In a galaxy far, far away….there’s organized gangs, smuggling, bounty hunting and a sprawling criminal underworld."

By Naomi Kaye | May 18, 2026

The Age-Spanning Thrills of Arthur Ransome's <em>Swallows and Amazons</em> Books

The Age-Spanning Thrills of Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons Books

Naomi Kaye recommends a classic kids' mystery series to the adults who missed it

By Naomi Kaye | April 3, 2026

How Religion and the Occult Shaped Agatha Christie's Fiction

How Religion and the Occult Shaped Agatha Christie's Fiction

How faith and prejudices shaped Christie's characters and worlds

By Naomi Kaye | April 1, 2026

Naomi Kaye on Why Royal Murder Mysteries Still Hook Readers Today

Naomi Kaye on Why Royal Murder Mysteries Still Hook Readers Today

The enduring intrigue of unsolved crimes, from ancient Egypt to 20th-century Russia

By Naomi Kaye | February 19, 2026

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How Two Authors Brought a 1970s Chicago Murder Trial Back Into the Spotlight

By Naomi Kaye | January 8, 2026

The Beguiling Magic of Floral Mysteries

By Naomi Kaye | December 17, 2025

Wake Yourself Up With These Caffeinated Mysteries!

By Naomi Kaye | October 6, 2025

Agatha On Board: Boats in the Mysteries of Agatha Christie

Agatha On Board: Boats in the Mysteries of Agatha Christie

The Queen of Crime loved a good seafaring murder.

By Naomi Kaye | July 23, 2025

Great Mystery Books for Elementary Schoolers

Great Mystery Books for Elementary Schoolers

These books will make your young readers into devoted mystery fans for life.

By Naomi Kaye | May 26, 2025

Murder and “Mitteleuropa” in Agatha Christie

Murder and “Mitteleuropa” in Agatha Christie

A survey of Christie's characters hailing from Central Europe.

By Naomi Kaye | April 4, 2025

Agatha Christie, Below the Equator

Agatha Christie, Below the Equator

A brief survey of Agatha Christie characters who hail from the Southern Hemisphere.

By Naomi Kaye | January 24, 2025

A Name Nerd’s Guide to Agatha Christie

A Name Nerd’s Guide to Agatha Christie

Deciphering the hidden clues in Christie's roster of Amyas, Thyrza, and Hermione “Egg” Lytton Gore.

By Naomi Kaye | November 7, 2024

Drinking with Agatha Christie

Drinking with Agatha Christie

In Christie's novels, a character's choice of beverage always deepens the mystery.

By Naomi Kaye | February 29, 2024