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A Sense of Dread Is the Key to Dark Fiction—These Five Women Authors Have Mastered It

A Sense of Dread Is the Key to Dark Fiction—These Five Women Authors Have Mastered It

Five short stories that conjure up an immediate and inescapable feeling that something bad is about to happen.

By Rachel Harrison | March 24, 2020

Why Journalists Have Such a Hard Time Writing About Themselves

Why Journalists Have Such a Hard Time Writing About Themselves

And why turning to fiction is the solution for many.

By Christi Daugherty | March 23, 2020

Red Herrings in Contemporary Crime Literature

Red Herrings in Contemporary Crime Literature

Celebrating the 21st century masters of misdirection.

By Karen Dietrich | March 20, 2020

Graphic Content: At the Intersection of Comics and Crime With Howard Chaykin

Graphic Content: At the Intersection of Comics and Crime With Howard Chaykin

Alex Segura profiles legendary comic book creators

By Alex Segura | March 19, 2020

Harlan Coben Believes <em>Planet of the Apes</em> Is the Best Twist Ending in History

Harlan Coben Believes Planet of the Apes Is the Best Twist Ending in History

And other thoughts from the bestselling author.

By CrimeReads | March 19, 2020

How to Write Perfect Twist Endings (That Will Shock and Delight Even Jaded Suspense Readers)

How to Write Perfect Twist Endings (That Will Shock and Delight Even Jaded Suspense Readers)

Author Stephanie Wrobel breaks down the 9 type of twist endings and the books that executed them best.

By Stephanie Wrobel | March 18, 2020

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Why Robert Stone Went to Saigon—And Came Back With Dog Soldiers

By Madison Smartt Bell | March 17, 2020

In the Emergency Room, Doctors Need Detective Skills—And Empathy

By Chris Bohjalian | March 17, 2020

On the Murder of Wesley Everest and the Bloody History of the Logging Industry

By melissaannpeterson2 | March 16, 2020

The Essential Crime Novels of Los Angeles

The Essential Crime Novels of Los Angeles

34 novels every lover of LA Noir should read as soon as humanly possible.

By Katie Orphan | March 11, 2020

Adventures in Historical Fiction: History is Everywhere (And Full of Surprises)

Adventures in Historical Fiction: History is Everywhere (And Full of Surprises)

You could just look up the details you need to know, but historical fiction is much more fun when you let history take you by surprise.

By John Lawton | March 11, 2020

Michael Koryta and Alma Katsu on Horror, Craft, and Reinvention

Michael Koryta and Alma Katsu on Horror, Craft, and Reinvention

Two authors discuss their greatest fears and the weight of history

By Michael Koryta | March 9, 2020

Writing a Crime Novel About Munchausen-By-Proxy—While Pregnant

Writing a Crime Novel About Munchausen-By-Proxy—While Pregnant

A crime author reckons with her darkest fears.

By Emily Elgar | March 9, 2020

How Do You Write a Mystery When Every Plot Is Taken?

How Do You Write a Mystery When Every Plot Is Taken?

How to Mix Things Up, Do Justice to Tradition, and Still Keep Your Crime Writing Fresh

By Tessa Wegert | March 9, 2020

The Art of Letting Your Heroes Get Beat Up Now and Again

The Art of Letting Your Heroes Get Beat Up Now and Again

Sometimes the most powerful thing an author can do is kick a guy when he's down.

By John McMahon | March 6, 2020

Paul Vidich on Cold War Espionage, a CIA Cover-Up, and a Family Tragedy

Paul Vidich on Cold War Espionage, a CIA Cover-Up, and a Family Tragedy

The author's uncle was dosed with LSD and died outside a New York City hotel. Now, he's exploring that crime in a new thriller.

By Kevin Larimer | March 6, 2020

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