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Why One of Venezuela's Most Prominent Journalists Turned to a Thriller to Tell the Story of What Is Happening to His Country

Why One of Venezuela's Most Prominent Journalists Turned to a Thriller to Tell the Story of What Is Happening to His Country

Moisés Naím: "This novel takes place in a wonderful country. A country that has been plundered."

By Moisés Naím | August 2, 2021

1980s Noir Films Are Better Than 1940s Noir Films: Discuss.

1980s Noir Films Are Better Than 1940s Noir Films: Discuss.

1980s crime films are more sophisticated than their 1940s predecessors. But are they better?

By Keith Roysdon | July 30, 2021

The Dark History of <em>The Indian Runner</em>, Sean Penn's Meditation on American Violence, By Way of Bruce Springsteen

The Dark History of The Indian Runner, Sean Penn's Meditation on American Violence, By Way of Bruce Springsteen

In 1982, Penn was dating Springsteen's sister and became obsessed with the Nebraska track, "Highway Patrolman."

By David Masciotra | July 30, 2021

The Best Reviewed Crime Books of the Month: July 2021

The Best Reviewed Crime Books of the Month: July 2021

New books by S.A. Cosby, T.J. Newman, Megan Miranda, and more.

By CrimeReads | July 30, 2021

Let's Talk About <em>Sneakers</em>, the Most Charming, Baffling Espionage/Heist Movie <br> of the 1990s

Let's Talk About Sneakers, the Most Charming, Baffling Espionage/Heist Movie
of the 1990s

The 90s surveillance caper flick circles various genres with reckless abandon... and somehow it works.

By Olivia Rutigliano | July 29, 2021

My First Thriller: Jenny Milchman

My First Thriller: Jenny Milchman

Jenny Milchman’s publisher thought she was nuts, but the first few months of the World’s Longest Book Tour was just the beginning.

By Rick Pullen | July 29, 2021

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

A Historical Fiction Writer Considers the Enduring Appeal of the Roman Empire

By Lindsey Davis | July 29, 2021

How Building My Dream House Became an American Nightmare

By Nickolas Butler | July 28, 2021

How One Author with Aphantasia Builds Fictional Worlds

By Dea Poirier | July 28, 2021

Rules for Writing Romantic Suspense

Rules for Writing Romantic Suspense

Your love story needs to be as genuine as your thriller plot is compelling—and for heaven's sake, don't let your readers down!

By Meg Tilly | July 28, 2021

A Recipe For Hardboiled Fiction

A Recipe For Hardboiled Fiction

Breaking down the essential ingredients of crime fiction in five perfect thrillers.

By Terry Roberts | July 27, 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 | July 26, 2021

Toxic Masculinity in Psychological Thrillers

Toxic Masculinity in Psychological Thrillers

"Toxic masculinity negatively impacts all of us. This might be why psychological suspense so often includes dramatic instances of it."

By Caitlin Wahrer | July 26, 2021

The Imperial Russians Who Defied the Czar For Love

The Imperial Russians Who Defied the Czar For Love

Even the members of the Romanov family chafed under the heavy-handed rulers of Russia.

By Dianne Freeman | July 26, 2021

John Candy Rants About Hollywood in a <br>Calgary Hotel Room

John Candy Rants About Hollywood in a
Calgary Hotel Room

"Only someone who has experienced that kind of love and adoration can so deeply feel its absence."

By Tommy Swerdlow | July 23, 2021

How to Write a Memorable Hit Man: A Conversation Among Connoisseurs

How to Write a Memorable Hit Man: A Conversation Among Connoisseurs

Andy Rausch and Michael Gonzales discuss their favorite hit men, lessons learned from Elmore Leonard, and the new anthology, 'Dead End Jobs'

By Michael Gonzales | July 23, 2021

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