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Hard Science Fiction Is Still Overwhelmingly White—But It's Getting Better

Hard Science Fiction Is Still Overwhelmingly White—But It's Getting Better

When we think hard scifi, we think of white male authors. But the truth of the genre is far more diverse.

By S.B. Divya | March 3, 2021

Who Are You Going to Call: Rethinking the Role of Police in Mysteries

Who Are You Going to Call: Rethinking the Role of Police in Mysteries

Nicole Glover wanted to write a mystery where nobody felt comfortable calling police, and tidy resolutions were hard to find.

By Nicole Glover | March 2, 2021

Also, SNL's True Crime Murder Song is Very Funny

Also, SNL's True Crime Murder Song is Very Funny

Just in case you missed it...

By Olivia Rutigliano | March 1, 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 1, 2021

How Shane Black's Love Letter to 1970s Crime Fiction Put a Spotlight on Robert Terrall

How Shane Black's Love Letter to 1970s Crime Fiction Put a Spotlight on Robert Terrall

Robert Terrall was a stalwart of the pulp fiction scene in the 60s and 70s. His son recalls his life and career, and a recent revival.

By Ben Terrall | March 1, 2021

The Best Reviewed Crime Novels of the Month: February 2021

The Best Reviewed Crime Novels of the Month: February 2021

Domestic noir, locked-room mysteries, and Cold War spies

By CrimeReads | February 26, 2021

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The Varsity Blues Scandal Was Just The Tip of the Iceberg

By Nicole LaPorte | February 26, 2021

If you want to laugh, watch this Mitchell and Webb sketch about two rival actors playing Holmes and Watson

By Olivia Rutigliano | February 26, 2021

Jeff VanderMeer Talks Noir, Suspense, and His New Eco-Thriller With Meg Gardiner

By Meg Gardiner | February 25, 2021

The Past, Present and Future of Queer Voices in Crime Fiction: A Roundtable Discussion

The Past, Present and Future of Queer Voices in Crime Fiction: A Roundtable Discussion

A conversation with the judges for Sisters in Crime's inaugural Pride Award for Emerging LGBTQIA+ Crime Writers

By CrimeReads | February 24, 2021

What If the Baker Street Irregulars Were the Ones Really Solving All Those Mysteries?

What If the Baker Street Irregulars Were the Ones Really Solving All Those Mysteries?

A first look at the new Netflix series that turns the world of Sherlock Holmes on its head. (Yes, Holmes and Watson are villains.)

By Olivia Rutigliano | February 23, 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 | February 22, 2021

A Roundtable Discussion on Mentorship In Publishing

A Roundtable Discussion on Mentorship In Publishing

Meet the Mentors and Mentees of Pitch Wars, A Program For Authors To Learn the Ropes

By Molly Odintz | February 22, 2021

An Elegy for the Quiet Genius of <em>Counterpart</em>

An Elegy for the Quiet Genius of Counterpart

That cross-genre sci-fi spy thriller is just as confusing as you've heard and probably the best espionage series in years.

By Keith Roysdon | February 19, 2021

The Ghosts of Oxford: A Love Letter to a Haunted City

The Ghosts of Oxford: A Love Letter to a Haunted City

Specters from the literary past stalk the streets of an ancient university town with a rich history.

By Lucy Atkins | February 19, 2021

The Women Pushing Espionage Fiction Into New Territories: A Roundtable Discussion

The Women Pushing Espionage Fiction Into New Territories: A Roundtable Discussion

Spy fiction is undergoing a revolution, and women authors are using it to challenge notions about identity, power, and trust.

By Lisa Levy | February 18, 2021

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