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The Wit, Wisdom, and Noirs of James M. Cain

The Wit, Wisdom, and Noirs of James M. Cain

25 of the Greatest Lines Ever Written by a Crime Fiction Master

By Dwyer Murphy | July 1, 2019

On 'The Girls' in the Title

On 'The Girls' in the Title

The trend is more than marketing hype—it's a signifier for the complex female protagonists so central to crime fiction.

By Nina Laurin | July 1, 2019

The Best Book Covers of June

The Best Book Covers of June

The Best Book Designs in Crime, Mystery, and Thrillers

By CrimeReads | June 28, 2019

The Morality-Driven Thriller

The Morality-Driven Thriller

5 Novels That Use Small Crimes To Explore Larger Ethical Dilemmas

By Lori Roy | June 28, 2019

Staff Picks: Our Favorite Stories of June

Staff Picks: Our Favorite Stories of June

Bank Robberies, L.A. Noir, and Accidental Private Eyes

By CrimeReads | June 28, 2019

David Morrell: Preparing for Crisis and Finding Inspiration

David Morrell: Preparing for Crisis and Finding Inspiration

The creator of Rambo turns to short stories and the uncanny—and finds inspiration hopping between genres.

By Mark Rubinstein | June 27, 2019

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

Rebecca Godfrey on Small-Town Violence and the Evolution of True Crime

By Nicola Maye Goldberg | June 26, 2019

The Many Liars of Crime Fiction

By Sarah Gailey | June 25, 2019

The Fine Art of Naming Characters in Crime Fiction

By Nancie Clare | June 24, 2019

Art World Noir

Art World Noir

The art world mystery has it all: tortured artists, gallery parties, downtown scenesters, existential angst, counterfeits and collectors.

By Lisa Levy | June 21, 2019

In Praise of the Second Novel

In Praise of the Second Novel

Debut authors get the limelight. These seven women are killing it with their follow-ups, too.

By Lisa Levy | June 20, 2019

Noir Tropes Are Alive and Well—And Powerful as Ever

Noir Tropes Are Alive and Well—And Powerful as Ever

How Today's Writers Explore and Complicate the Noir Classics

By Kelsey Rae Dimberg | June 19, 2019

Nicholas Mancusi on Philosophy, Car Chases, and Rehearsing for Disaster

Nicholas Mancusi on Philosophy, Car Chases, and Rehearsing for Disaster

Crafting a Thriller About Clashing Belief Systems and Absurdities

By Michael Seidlinger | June 19, 2019

Accidental Adventures in Private Investigation

Accidental Adventures in Private Investigation

When you go to work for a private investigator on a whim, are you part of a surveillance team, or are you a stalker?

By Daniela Petrova | June 18, 2019

A Discussion on Women<br> in Crime Fiction

A Discussion on Women
in Crime Fiction

Crime authors discuss the evolving role of women in crime fiction, and why women readers come to these books again and again.

By Gilly Macmillan | June 17, 2019

Pistol Shots Ring Out in the Barroom Night: Bob Dylan, Hardboiled Crime Writer

Pistol Shots Ring Out in the Barroom Night: Bob Dylan, Hardboiled Crime Writer

Reconsidering Dylan as a noir poet and true crime balladeer

By Zach Vasquez | June 13, 2019

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