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Crime Fiction Is Having a TV Moment, and That Moment Isn’t Going To Be Over Any Time Soon.

Crime Fiction Is Having a TV Moment, and That Moment Isn’t Going To Be Over Any Time Soon.

Dervla McTiernan on the new wave of limited series adapted from standalone thrillers.

By Dervla McTiernan | May 10, 2022

Sara Paretsky: V.I. <br>Warshawski and My Quest for Voice and Justice

Sara Paretsky: V.I.
Warshawski and My Quest for Voice and Justice

"V. I. Warshawski becomes not just my voice in the world, but the expresser of my own conflicts over morality."

By Sara Paretsky | May 10, 2022

Hollywood and Hookers: Debunking the Stereotype

Hollywood and Hookers: Debunking the Stereotype

"I wanted to discover whether Hollywood has perpetuated the early 20th Century stereotype of sex workers as boozy, broke and burned out."

By Jodé Millman | May 9, 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.

By CrimeReads | May 9, 2022

The Final Twist

The Final Twist

"I’m talking about the twist...in the final pages, the twist that morphs the way you interpret the entire book."

By Sandra Block | May 9, 2022

Bosch Is Back — But Can <em>Bosch: Legacy</em> Find the Original's Sunbaked Noir Magic?

Bosch Is Back — But Can Bosch: Legacy Find the Original's Sunbaked Noir Magic?

Bosch is a private eye, Maddie is a cop, and Honey is out for revenge. So does it work?

By Alexis Gunderson | May 6, 2022

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

Tough Mothers: Seven Dark Novels About Motherhood

By Zach Vasquez | May 6, 2022

Poliziotteschi">50 Years of "Milano Calibro 9" and Italian Cinema's Ultra-Noir Poliziotteschi

By Andrew Nette | May 5, 2022

My First Thriller: David Baldacci

By Rick Pullen | May 5, 2022

The Best New Crime Fiction of This Month: May 2022

The Best New Crime Fiction of This Month: May 2022

Featuring new books from Adrian McKinty, Isabel Cañas, Elizabeth Day, James Lee Burke, and more.

By CrimeReads | May 4, 2022

Suspense Writers Take Note: It's All About the Tension

Suspense Writers Take Note: It's All About the Tension

"There exists an unwritten contract between the suspense reader and writer that...tension will always be a significant part of the ride."

By Daniel Kalla | May 4, 2022

The Fine Art of Incredible Plot Twists

The Fine Art of Incredible Plot Twists

Elizabeth Day on nine works from different eras and genres, all united by one thing: a twist that completely upends your reading experience.

By Elizabeth Day | May 3, 2022

Does genre matter?

Does genre matter?

When rules help and when they hinder, and how the editing process shapes genre.

By Laura Jarratt | May 3, 2022

5 Non-Fiction Titles That Are So Vibrant They Read Like Fiction

5 Non-Fiction Titles That Are So Vibrant They Read Like Fiction

Elle Marr on the new pantheon of true crime.

By Elle Marr | May 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.

By CrimeReads | May 2, 2022

The Best Reviewed Books of the Month: April 2022

The Best Reviewed Books of the Month: April 2022

Featuring new books by Gary Phillips, Don Winslow, Janelle Brown, and more.

By CrimeReads | April 29, 2022

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