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    She's Your Man: A Ode To The Trouser Roles and Tenement Kids of the Gilded Age

    She's Your Man: A Ode To The Trouser Roles and Tenement Kids of the Gilded Age

    A historical novelist turns to the cross-dressing actresses of the turn of the century in crafting a fierce, independent sleuth.

    By Kathleen Marple Kalb | April 26, 2021

    A Crime Film Fan's Guide to the Oscars

    A Crime Film Fan's Guide to the Oscars

    Want to catch up on all the crimey Oscar nominations, this year? We've got you covered.

    By Olivia Rutigliano | April 23, 2021

    Why <em>The Thomas Crown Affair</em> Is a Masterpiece of Surrealism

    Why The Thomas Crown Affair Is a Masterpiece of Surrealism

    The art heist film, which multiplies Maigrittes and melts Monets, plays with doubling, warping, and looping back, becoming a Surrealist artwork all on its own

    By Sabina Stent | April 23, 2021

    Denzel's Forgotten Florida Noir,

    Denzel's Forgotten Florida Noir, "Out of Time," Is Also a Perfect Pandemic Crime Movie

    It's a small island with some good friends, lots of adultery, and a very elaborate framing for murder. Welcome to Banyan Key.

    By David Masciotra | April 23, 2021

    April's Best International Crime Fiction

    April's Best International Crime Fiction

    Tales of vengeance, epic crime sagas, missing tenants, and rather awful vacations.

    By Molly Odintz | April 22, 2021

    Wallace Stroby on Life, Death, and Noir on the Jersey Shore

    Wallace Stroby on Life, Death, and Noir on the Jersey Shore

    In Heaven's a Lie, a woman's split-second decision throws her life into a desperate and electrifying tailspin.

    By Cullen Gallagher | April 22, 2021

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    Hackers, Home Devices, and Technology’s Slow Creep Into Domesticity

    By Cate Holahan | April 22, 2021

    Seven Debut Novels You Should Read This Month

    By CrimeReads | April 21, 2021

    How An Eccentric Old House Allowed Me To Blur the Lines Between Fact and Fiction

    By Carole Johnstone | April 21, 2021

    Hercule Poirot’s First Appearances on Television and Radio

    Hercule Poirot’s First Appearances on Television and Radio

    While stage and screen appearances brought Poirot to international prominence, his arrival on television and radio by the late 1930s signified a new level of public adoration.

    By Mark Aldridge | April 21, 2021

    The Four Essential Elements to Writing Enduring Fiction

    The Four Essential Elements to Writing Enduring Fiction

    Thriller author DJ Palmer breaks down the foundational structure to fiction that captivates readers.

    By D.J. Palmer | April 21, 2021

    A Look at Your 2021 ITW Thriller Awards Nominees

    A Look at Your 2021 ITW Thriller Awards Nominees

    Congratulations to the authors behind this year's best thrillers, as selected by their peers.

    By Dwyer Murphy | April 20, 2021

    Fraud and Spiritualism Between the Wars: A Study of Two Hoaxes

    Fraud and Spiritualism Between the Wars: A Study of Two Hoaxes

    In the 1930s, famed spiritual investigator and ghost hunter Nandor Fodor found himself disappointed by several hoaxes.

    By Kate Summerscale | April 20, 2021

    James Ellroy Is Going to Host a Podcast About Los Angeles Crime—Seriously

    James Ellroy Is Going to Host a Podcast About Los Angeles Crime—Seriously

    "James Ellroy’s Hollywood Death Trip" drops in August.

    By CrimeReads | April 19, 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 | April 19, 2021

    How Do You Keep A Long-Running Series Fresh? The Secret Is Character

    How Do You Keep A Long-Running Series Fresh? The Secret Is Character

    C.S. Harris, author of the Sebastian St. Cyr mysteries, on the joys of following characters' lives far beyond the pages of a single book.

    By C.S. Harris | April 19, 2021

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