Can We Talk About Caroline Blackwood, Please?

Can We Talk About Caroline Blackwood, Please?

Caroline Blackwood was much more than a muse. She was one of the greatest, darkest writers who ever lived.

By Virginia Feito | August 26, 2021

A Rumination on DCI Jane Tennison

A Rumination on DCI Jane Tennison

Looking back at the beloved series "Prime Suspect" and its curt, magnetic, mighty protagonist.

By Julia Sirmons | August 26, 2021

The Best New Books Out In Paperback This Month

The Best New Books Out In Paperback This Month

Featuring new paperback releases from Lucy Foley, Richard Osman, Denise Mina, Riley Sager, and more.

By CrimeReads | August 26, 2021

What's the Secret to Writing Great Romantic Suspense?

What's the Secret to Writing Great Romantic Suspense?

Suspense and romance are all about building tension. Here are some tips for keeping your readers racing through the pages.

By Karen Rose | August 26, 2021

August's Best Debut Novels

August's Best Debut Novels

The best new debut novels in crime, mystery, and thrillers.

By Molly Odintz | August 25, 2021

On the Pretty, Pent-Up Crime Films of Wes Anderson

On the Pretty, Pent-Up Crime Films of Wes Anderson

Trapped in bright, beautiful, but stiff aesthetics, Anderson's characters often find themselves turning to crimes and schemes when trying to express their true feelings.

By Jesse Pasternack | August 25, 2021

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Why Are Westerns So Violent? Because They Have To Be.

By Gordy Sauer | August 25, 2021

The Joys and Difficulties of Writing a Faithful Sherlock Holmes Novel

By Tim Major | August 25, 2021

The Storyteller’s Promise

By William Kent Krueger | August 24, 2021

The Mind-Bending Thrillers of Sophie Hannah

The Mind-Bending Thrillers of Sophie Hannah

Amber Garza celebrates the ingenious, empathetic novels that introduced her to the psychological thriller.

By Amber Garza | August 24, 2021

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 | August 23, 2021

Meet The Real-Life Pets Who Inspired the Cozy Mystery Cover Art

Meet The Real-Life Pets Who Inspired the Cozy Mystery Cover Art

Behind every cute companion on the cover of a cozy is a real-life fuzzy friend

By Ellen Byron | August 23, 2021

I Stopped Writing My Series Years Ago. But Something Kept Calling Me Back.

I Stopped Writing My Series Years Ago. But Something Kept Calling Me Back.

Returning to a long-abandoned series can feel overwhelming. But if you believe in your characters, you can't go wrong.

By Steven Womack | August 23, 2021

Eight Science Fiction and Fantasy Heist Novels

Eight Science Fiction and Fantasy Heist Novels

Matt Bell explains why the heist might just be the perfect worldbuilding tool.

By Matt Bell | August 19, 2021

Art Theft and Forgery: The Best TV, Movies, and Documentaries Now Streaming

Art Theft and Forgery: The Best TV, Movies, and Documentaries Now Streaming

There's no better escape than into the rarefied world of fine art and even finer forgeries...

By Jonathan Santlofer | August 19, 2021

A Better Life: 10 Crime Films About Unauthorized Immigrants

A Better Life: 10 Crime Films About Unauthorized Immigrants

"When powerful people are trying to convince you that powerless people are the threat, they’re lying to you."

By Johnny Shaw | August 18, 2021

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