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    A Former IRA Bank Robber On Writing A Heist Novel Based on a Long-Unsolved Crime

    A Former IRA Bank Robber On Writing A Heist Novel Based on a Long-Unsolved Crime

    In 1976, Richard O'Rawe was robbing banks for the IRA. A year later, he was in prison. And now, he's put a unique twist on the infamous Northern Bank robbery.

    By Richard O'Rawe | April 6, 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 5, 2021

    Ghosts and Narrators

    Ghosts and Narrators

    Sometimes, the best way to tell your story is through the voice of the dead.

    By Jessica Hamilton | April 5, 2021

    Ian Pearce, Location Manager for <em>Lewis</em>, Talks Filming in Oxford with Frederick Weisel

    Ian Pearce, Location Manager for Lewis, Talks Filming in Oxford with Frederick Weisel

    "Few mystery series owed as much as Lewis did to its locations, where crimes were committed and investigated among the staid, historic Oxford colleges"

    By Frederick Weisel | April 5, 2021

    The Relationships Were What Made 'Justified' Truly Special—They're Why We're Still Watching Today

    The Relationships Were What Made 'Justified' Truly Special—They're Why We're Still Watching Today

    Over six seasons, 'Justified' explored the complex, twisted roots of Elmore Leonard's distinct vision of Harlan County.

    By Keith Roysdon | April 2, 2021

    Which International Thriller Should You Binge This Weekend?

    Which International Thriller Should You Binge This Weekend?

    Spanish avengers, cross-continent serial killers, and a giant ocean liner carrying a locked-door mystery.

    By Dwyer Murphy | April 2, 2021

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    • Exit Party
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    Few Films Understand the History of Blackmail and Queer Criminalization Better than Basil Dearden’s Victim

    By Victoria Wiet | April 1, 2021

    My First Thriller: Michael Koryta

    By Rick Pullen | April 1, 2021

    What's The Difference Between a Thriller and a Mystery? Pacing.

    By Allison Brennan | March 31, 2021

    The Best Reviewed Crime Novels of the Month: March 2021

    The Best Reviewed Crime Novels of the Month: March 2021

    Gothic fictions, bibliophile mysteries, and modern noirs.

    By CrimeReads | March 30, 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 | March 29, 2021

    The Joys of Evaluating Books on Whether Their Plot Twists Are Surprising, Shocking, or Just Plain Bonkers

    The Joys of Evaluating Books on Whether Their Plot Twists Are Surprising, Shocking, or Just Plain Bonkers

    A Look At Some Favorite Twists and Reveals (without spoilers)

    By Catie Disabato | March 29, 2021

    Revisiting <em>The Anderson Tapes</em>, Sidney Lumet's Wisely Paranoid Heist Film, 50 Years Later

    Revisiting The Anderson Tapes, Sidney Lumet's Wisely Paranoid Heist Film, 50 Years Later

    It was the first film that commented so boldly on the pervasiveness of electronic surveillance in our lives. Exactly one year after its release, a break-in at the Watergate Hotel would reveal just how prophetic it really was.

    By Jesse Pasternack | March 26, 2021

    Comfort in the Uncomfortable: How Christopher Nolan Uses Noir to Get Weird

    Comfort in the Uncomfortable: How Christopher Nolan Uses Noir to Get Weird

    For decades, Nolan has been playing with the tropes of noir and daring viewers to go somewhere unexpected.

    By Nick Kolakowski | March 26, 2021

    The Best New Books Out in Paperback This March

    The Best New Books Out in Paperback This March

    Wondering what to pick for book club? Try one of these affordable, buzz-worthy titles.

    By CrimeReads | March 26, 2021

    10 Debut Novels You Should Read This Month

    10 Debut Novels You Should Read This Month

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

    By CrimeReads | March 25, 2021

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