The State of the Mystery, Part 1: Craft Lessons and Favorite Reads

The State of the Mystery, Part 1: Craft Lessons and Favorite Reads

Ahead of the Edgar Awards, nominees weigh in on the world of crime writing

By Molly Odintz | April 30, 2025

The Best Nonfiction Crime Books of 2024

The Best Nonfiction Crime Books of 2024

Spies, smugglers, jewel thieves and utopian murders – this year's best true crime offers something for everyone.

By CrimeReads | December 26, 2024

The Best Debut Crime Novels of 2024

The Best Debut Crime Novels of 2024

Heroic lawyers, historical epics, and plenty of mysteries to solve

By CrimeReads | December 13, 2024

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.

By CrimeReads | November 4, 2024

The Best Reviewed Books of the Month: September 2024

The Best Reviewed Books of the Month: September 2024

Featuring new books by Richard Osman, Attica Locke, and more.

By CrimeReads | September 27, 2024

In Memory Of Thuglit, The Lit Mag You Should Have Read

In Memory Of Thuglit, The Lit Mag You Should Have Read

James Queally on the life and times of a bygone noir institution.

By James Queally | June 14, 2024

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The State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: The Future of Crime Writing

By Molly Odintz | May 1, 2024

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: Writing Life

By Molly Odintz | April 30, 2024

MWA Announces the 2024 Edgar Nominations

By CrimeReads | January 18, 2024

The Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of 2024

The Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of 2024

Buried deeds, international gothics, high-concept noirs, and so many thrillers

By Molly Odintz | January 17, 2024

Catching Up with Louise Penny in Iceland

Catching Up with Louise Penny in Iceland

G.M. Malliet sat down with Penny at the recent Iceland Noir conference to discuss traditional mysteries, thrillers, and a return to Three Pines.

By G.M. Malliet | January 10, 2024

The Best Speculative Crime Fiction of 2023

The Best Speculative Crime Fiction of 2023

Alternate histories, scifi thrillers, and magical murder mysteries

By Molly Odintz | December 22, 2023

The Best Horror Fiction of 2023

The Best Horror Fiction of 2023

These novels take you deep into the darkness, only to lead you out with a flickering lantern of hope

By Molly Odintz | December 21, 2023

The Best Crime and Suspense Anthologies of 2023

The Best Crime and Suspense Anthologies of 2023

Featuring dark indigenous fiction, true crime reckonings, weird westerns, and more.

By CrimeReads | December 21, 2023

The Best True Crime Books of 2023

The Best True Crime Books of 2023

Fraternity traffickers, extrajudicial killings, art thieves and more, in this year's best true crime writing.

By CrimeReads | December 20, 2023

The Best Noir Fiction of 2023

The Best Noir Fiction of 2023

The best, strangest, and darkest novels from authors including Lou Berney, S.A. Cosby, Margot Douaihy, and more.

By CrimeReads | December 18, 2023

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