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Harare, Zimbabwe: Writing Crime in a Tough Town

Harare, Zimbabwe: Writing Crime in a Tough Town

An African capital with turbulent politics and an impressive literary output.

By Paul French | November 1, 2021

The Crime Novels of Frankfurt

The Crime Novels of Frankfurt

Germany's fifth largest city has a bad rap for being boring. Behind all those book fairs and convention centers, there's a mystery.

By Paul French | October 25, 2021

8 International True Crime Podcasts To Listen to Right Now

8 International True Crime Podcasts To Listen to Right Now

There's a world of true crime podcasts out there waiting for you.

By Paul French | October 22, 2021

Switzerland: A Crime Writing Tradition Full of Holes?

Switzerland: A Crime Writing Tradition Full of Holes?

When it comes to crime fiction set in Switzerland, it's all about secrecy.

By Paul French | October 4, 2021

Detroit Crime Fiction: A Literary Tradition Like No Other

Detroit Crime Fiction: A Literary Tradition Like No Other

Murder and Mayhem in the Motor City

By Paul French | September 20, 2021

Portland: Noir in the City of Roses

Portland: Noir in the City of Roses

Portland has inspired its fair share of crime novels. From its hardscrabble past to today's hot button issues, it's a city living on a knife's edge.

By Paul French | August 30, 2021

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Colombo – Writing Crime in a Nation Once Torn Apart by Violence

By Paul French | August 23, 2021

The Rise of Welsh Crime Fiction

By Paul French | August 9, 2021

Crime Novels Set on the Greek Islands: Sun, Souvlaki and Sinister Types

By Paul French | July 26, 2021

Crime Fiction in San Francisco: From Barbary Coast to Tech Noir

Crime Fiction in San Francisco: From Barbary Coast to Tech Noir

The City by the Bay has a literary tradition like no other.

By Paul French | July 19, 2021

A Murder in Tiger Bay: How Nadifa Mohamed's New Novel Revives a Decades-Old Tragedy

A Murder in Tiger Bay: How Nadifa Mohamed's New Novel Revives a Decades-Old Tragedy

In 1952, Mahmood Mattan was executed by the British government for a crime he didn't commit. Decades later, a new novel reimagines his world in the working-class docklands of Cardiff.

By Paul French | June 21, 2021

Tangier: Spies, Smugglers, and Writers in the International City

Tangier: Spies, Smugglers, and Writers in the International City

Crime and the City visits Morocco's northern port, where there's a long legacy of art and intrigue.

By Paul French | June 7, 2021

Vancouver: Books and Murder in Terminal City

Vancouver: Books and Murder in Terminal City

Crime and the City visits the rain-soaked mean streets of Vancouver for a look at the latest in Canadian crime writing.

By Paul French | May 21, 2021

The Crime Books of Mongolia: Murder on the Roof of the World

The Crime Books of Mongolia: Murder on the Roof of the World

Crime and the City visits Mongolia, a country rich in minerals and caught in a struggle between world superpowers.

By Paul French | May 7, 2021

Milan: Italy’s Capital of Style Goes Noir

Milan: Italy’s Capital of Style Goes Noir

Milan is Italy's capital of industry and fashion. It also has a long tradition of crime novels that explore the city's underbelly.

By Paul French | April 19, 2021

Brisbane: Crime, Mystery, and Literature in Australia's Golden City

Brisbane: Crime, Mystery, and Literature in Australia's Golden City

Crime and the City goes down under to a city with a legacy of corruption and plenty of stories to tell.

By Paul French | April 5, 2021

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