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Millennial Thrillers and the Power of Obsession

Millennial Thrillers and the Power of Obsession

In an increasingly untethered world, women in thrillers use obsession as a counter to their disconnect and ennui.

By Melissa Larsen | June 17, 2021

On Cars, Characters, and Crime

On Cars, Characters, and Crime

"Driving shapes identity. And in turn, it becomes a sign of our identity."

By John McMahon | June 17, 2021

Bad Gays in Good Books

Bad Gays in Good Books

"Shelves are only getting deeper. Books are only getting queerer. Characters are only getting realer."—P.J. Vernon

By P. J. Vernon | June 16, 2021

Godmothers Are the Original Gangsters

Godmothers Are the Original Gangsters

Mario Puzo Could Never Have Written The Godfather Without the Ruthless Advice of His Mother

By Camille Aubray | June 16, 2021

Jonathan Lee on the Man Who Built New York City ... Only to Disappear Into It

Jonathan Lee on the Man Who Built New York City ... Only to Disappear Into It

A new novel explores the mysterious legacy of Andrew Haswell Green, the Father of Greater New York, who built Central Park and the New York Public Library, then all but disappeared into history.

By Dwyer Murphy | June 15, 2021

On Black Lives Matter, <br>1990s Los Angeles, <br>and the Weight of History

On Black Lives Matter,
1990s Los Angeles,
and the Weight of History

In writing a book about police brutality in 1990s LA, I found a place to express my emotions about the death of George Floyd.

By Noel Obiora | June 15, 2021

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Books of the Week

The Gothic Elegance of Venice in Winter

By Christine Mangan | June 15, 2021

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

By CrimeReads | June 14, 2021

‘The Limey’: How Steven Soderbergh Subverted the Classic Revenge Film

By Nick Kolakowski | June 14, 2021

What Makes a Killer Plot Twist?

What Makes a Killer Plot Twist?

One author's exploration of upended expectations, fair play, and stories that deliver what readers need.

By Taylor Adams | June 14, 2021

Kellye Garrett on Writing a New Mystery That Takes on Social Media, Fame, and the 'Strong Black Woman'

Kellye Garrett on Writing a New Mystery That Takes on Social Media, Fame, and the 'Strong Black Woman'

Kellye Garrett discusses Like a Sister, her upcoming novel, and offers an exclusive reveal of the cover.

By Alex Segura | June 11, 2021

Listen, There's This <em>Charade</em> Remake Where Mark Wahlberg Speaks French and I Really Want To Tell You About It

Listen, There's This Charade Remake Where Mark Wahlberg Speaks French and I Really Want To Tell You About It

The Truth About Charlie has been around for two decades and I've been waiting all this time to tell you why I love it.

By Dwyer Murphy | June 11, 2021

Kerry Greenwood's Life In Crime

Kerry Greenwood's Life In Crime

The creator of Phryne Fisher thinks back on her time as a lawyer and her hard-scrabble childhood.

By Kerry Greenwood | June 11, 2021

Learning About Life From Crime Fiction

Learning About Life From Crime Fiction

"It is our shared experiences through the written word that can help us feel less isolated and more connected."

By Opa Hysea Wise | June 11, 2021

24 Queer Crime Novels to Read All Year Long

24 Queer Crime Novels to Read All Year Long

Celebrate Pride Month with gay thrillers, lesbian mysteries, and queer crime fiction galore!

By Molly Odintz | June 10, 2021

Shop Talk: Ace Atkins Writes on a 40-Year Old Keyboard and Doesn’t Believe in Word Counts

Shop Talk: Ace Atkins Writes on a 40-Year Old Keyboard and Doesn’t Believe in Word Counts

Crime writers talking writing routines, long walks, and good coffee.

By Eli Cranor | June 10, 2021

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