Why Is World War II Such A Popular Subject For Historical Fiction Right Now?

Why Is World War II Such A Popular Subject For Historical Fiction Right Now?

Rhys Bowen on how certain eras go in and out of "marketability" despite their perennial popularity.

By Rhys Bowen | August 5, 2022

The Crime of My Life

The Crime of My Life

A crime reporter turned his investigative skills toward an old family crime with deep contemporary relevance and finds himself implicated

By Baynard Woods | August 4, 2022

This is Your Brain On Horror

This is Your Brain On Horror

What gives any good horror movie its true horror vibe? Two distinct elements: terror and horror.

By Nina Nesseth | August 4, 2022

Trapped by the Unspoken: Trauma, Secrets, Lies, and the Psychological Thriller

Trapped by the Unspoken: Trauma, Secrets, Lies, and the Psychological Thriller

On "the power of the things we hide."

By Anastasia Zadeik | August 4, 2022

Collective Narrators: The Best Uses of the First-Person Plural in Literature

Collective Narrators: The Best Uses of the First-Person Plural in Literature

The Greek chorus will now be heard from...

By Hayley Scrivenor | August 3, 2022

Resurrectionists and the Advent of the Burial Vault

Resurrectionists and the Advent of the Burial Vault

On the sensational body snatching that catalyzed efforts to secure bodies from graverobbers.

By Todd Harra | August 3, 2022

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Jigsaw Puzzles for Crime Fans

Jigsaw Puzzles for Crime Fans

Time to take a break from solving mysteries to solve...puzzle mysteries!

By Molly Odintz | August 2, 2022

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

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

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A List of Nautical Mysteries

A List of Nautical Mysteries

Cool off with these seafaring cozy adventures.

By Gabby Allan | August 1, 2022

On Growing Up in a Family of Murder Mystery Addicts

On Growing Up in a Family of Murder Mystery Addicts

Katy Watson spent her childhood surrounded by (fictional) murder. So why did it take her so long to write a murder mystery?

By Katy Watson | August 1, 2022

Sunburns, Sex, and Squatters: Angst and Stress in California Noir

Sunburns, Sex, and Squatters: Angst and Stress in California Noir

Or, how to write a California crime novel when you've never actually been to Los Angeles.

By Caroline Macon Fleischer | August 1, 2022

Five of the Best Unexpected Crime Movies of All-Time

Five of the Best Unexpected Crime Movies of All-Time

Sometimes with great movies, the crime elements manage to catch you off guard.

By Keith Roysdon | July 29, 2022

Your Guide to the Best Crime Shows Coming Out This Month

Your Guide to the Best Crime Shows Coming Out This Month

August features a new therapy thriller, cyberattacks, and more.

By Dwyer Murphy | July 29, 2022

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