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The Specter of the Black Dog

The Specter of the Black Dog

On the ancient legend of the Barghest, a monstrous dog and an omen of disaster.

By Jen Williams | February 14, 2022

The Best Romantic Chemistry in Crime Movies

The Best Romantic Chemistry in Crime Movies

Olivia Rutigliano rounds up thirty-five crime movies whose leading actors keep the sparks flying.

By Olivia Rutigliano | February 11, 2022

<em>Death on the Nile</em> is one of Agatha Christie's Most Insightful Mysteries

Death on the Nile is one of Agatha Christie's Most Insightful Mysteries

Stopping for a moment to appreciate the text of a frequently adapted novel.

By Julia Sirmons | February 11, 2022

<em>Death on the Nile</em> is Predictably Cursed by Its Troublesome Cast

Death on the Nile is Predictably Cursed by Its Troublesome Cast

Despite Branagh’s Best Efforts, the New Agatha Christie Adaptation Soured on the Shelf

By Marah Eakin | February 11, 2022

Steven Torres on Getting Rid of the Labels and Just Writing About Humans (and Inevitably, Violence)

Steven Torres on Getting Rid of the Labels and Just Writing About Humans (and Inevitably, Violence)

The Bronx-born author returns with a tale of revenge

By Richie Narvaez | February 11, 2022

B-More or B-Less: Meditations on <em>The Wire</em> and Baltimore

B-More or B-Less: Meditations on The Wire and Baltimore

Michael A. Gonzales on a long, complex relationship with The Wire and its depictions of Black life in Baltimore.

By Michael Gonzales | February 10, 2022

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Bad Love, Good Sex: The Best Thirst Traps in Crime Fiction

By Molly Odintz | February 10, 2022

Literature of Unease: The Dark Heart of New Zealand Novels

By Carl Nixon | February 10, 2022

Trevanian: An Appreciation for the Godfather of the Mountain Thriller

By Harry Farthing | February 9, 2022

A Brief History of Ghost Ships

A Brief History of Ghost Ships

What are ghost ships, and why are we so fascinated by them?

By S. A. Barnes | February 9, 2022

On the Coen Brothers’ Bitter, Brokenhearted Noir, <br><em>Miller’s Crossing</em>

On the Coen Brothers’ Bitter, Brokenhearted Noir,
Miller’s Crossing

Olivia Rutigliano reflects on the classic gangster film as it heads to the Criterion Collection

By Olivia Rutigliano | February 8, 2022

Sara Gran Considers The Art of Suspense

Sara Gran Considers The Art of Suspense

Or, Five Pointers to Keep Your Readers Riveted

By Sara Gran | February 8, 2022

Must-Read Crime Fiction by Filipino Authors

Must-Read Crime Fiction by Filipino Authors

Mia P. Manansala wants to expand your book world with these mysteries and thrillers from Filipino writers.

By Mia P. Manansala | February 8, 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 | February 7, 2022

Saved By Quilting: A Crime Writer's Ode To Crafting

Saved By Quilting: A Crime Writer's Ode To Crafting

How moving to Paducah, Kentucky, the quilting capital of the world, helped one mystery novelist recover from deep depression.

By Bruce Leonard | February 7, 2022

The Deadpan Insanity of

The Deadpan Insanity of "The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window"

The new show has viewers asking: "What the hell am I watching?"

By Hector DeJean | February 4, 2022

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