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Rediscovering the Sly, Seductive Jazz Mysteries of Charlotte Carter

Rediscovering the Sly, Seductive Jazz Mysteries of Charlotte Carter

30 years ago, Carter addressed racism, colorism, classism, and sexism head on. Her books feel just as relevant today.

By Caitlin Landuyt | August 9, 2021

A Brief History of Cognac's POLAR Festival

A Brief History of Cognac's POLAR Festival

Since 1996, the city of Cognac has celebrated the art of the thriller with a convention that draws fans and authors from all over.

By Bernard Bec | August 9, 2021

Perfume Thieves and the History of Temptation

Perfume Thieves and the History of Temptation

On the scent of some of history's most refined criminals.

By Timothy Schaffert | August 5, 2021

The Bleakest Noir: A List of Ultra-Dark Thrillers

The Bleakest Noir: A List of Ultra-Dark Thrillers

"Noir demands that we consider the problem of the irredeemable...and bear witness to their humanity."

By Kate Myles | August 5, 2021

Suicide, Despair, Lunacy, and Hysteria (and Surprisingly Little Murder) Among WASPS

Suicide, Despair, Lunacy, and Hysteria (and Surprisingly Little Murder) Among WASPS

New England elites were, by the end of the 19th century, feeling supplanted, useless, and wracked by melancholy.

By Michael Knox Beran | August 5, 2021

There's an Abundance of Wives In Book Titles—Where Are the Husbands?

There's an Abundance of Wives In Book Titles—Where Are the Husbands?

Chandler Baker loves marriage thrillers, but she thinks it's time for men to take a turn at being defined by their domestic roles.

By Chandler Baker | August 5, 2021

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Sophie Hannah on the Literary Side of Agatha Christie: "Her style is not simplistic but, rather, beautifully simple."

By Sophie Hannah | August 4, 2021

11 Novels You Should Read This August

By CrimeReads | August 4, 2021

Life Inside West Virginia's "Quiet Zone"—Where Cell Phones and WiFi Are Banned and Electrosensitive Pilgrims Commune with Silence

By Stephen Kurczy | August 4, 2021

The Photographers Who Inspire Megan Abbott

The Photographers Who Inspire Megan Abbott

From Weegee, to Gordon Parks, to Nan Goldin, these photographers capture the essence of noir.

By Megan Abbott | August 3, 2021

Rediscovering the Gin-Soaked Screwball Mysteries of Craig Rice

Rediscovering the Gin-Soaked Screwball Mysteries of Craig Rice

She was on the cover of Time, tore through an unknown number of marriages, and held onto her highball all the while.

By Lisa Lutz | August 3, 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 2, 2021

Ian Fleming's War and the Real-Life Operation Golden Eye

Ian Fleming's War and the Real-Life Operation Golden Eye

Fleming's wartime service in Gibraltar provided much fodder for his later writing (and inspiration for his gadgets).

By Mark Simmons | August 2, 2021

What Life Was Really Like for a Private Detective in the 1970s

What Life Was Really Like for a Private Detective in the 1970s

Telephone directories, street maps, pay phones, and CB radios were the tools of the PI trade back in the 1970s.

By James V. Irving | August 2, 2021

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

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