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    It Isn't Genre That Matters—It's Story.

    It Isn't Genre That Matters—It's Story.

    Characters, writing, and tension make or break a book. You can step over the genre fence and still appeal to your readers.

    By Clare Mackintosh | December 3, 2020

    Joan Harrison: Hollywood Producer, and the Forgotten Woman Behind Hitchcock

    Joan Harrison: Hollywood Producer, and the Forgotten Woman Behind Hitchcock

    She answered an ad for a secretary. She became Hitchcock's trusted screenwriter and a major power player in Hollywood.

    By Christina Lane | December 2, 2020

    10 Novels You Should Read This December

    10 Novels You Should Read This December

    The month's best in crime, mystery, and thrillers.

    By CrimeReads | December 2, 2020

    6 Reasons to Hook Your Kid on Mysteries

    6 Reasons to Hook Your Kid on Mysteries

    Mystery novels can teach your child the tricks of amateur sleuthing, spark a new interest in storytelling, and strengthen family bonds.

    By Marthe Jocelyn | December 2, 2020

    The Revival of Todd Downing, The Golden Age Author Fascinated by Death in Mexico

    The Revival of Todd Downing, The Golden Age Author Fascinated by Death in Mexico

    He was an author of Choctaw descent writing traditional mysteries set in Mexico. Will a new generation discover his work?

    By James Sallis | December 1, 2020

    Five of the Greatest Ambiguous Endings in Crime Fiction

    Five of the Greatest Ambiguous Endings in Crime Fiction

    Some mysteries are like life—open-ended (and open to interpretation).

    By Caz Frear | December 1, 2020

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    • Paradise Burns
    • Doppelgänger
    • Hanging and Burning: A King Oliver Novel
    • Our Arab: On Longing, Belonging, and Hope
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    10 New Books Coming Out This Week

    By CrimeReads | November 30, 2020

    Which International Thriller Should You Binge This Weekend?

    By Dwyer Murphy | November 25, 2020

    The 20 Greatest Fall Jackets in the History of Crime Fiction

    By Dwyer Murphy | November 25, 2020

    The Best Reviewed Crime Novels of the Month: November 2020

    The Best Reviewed Crime Novels of the Month: November 2020

    Featuring new books from Anthony Horowitz, Michael Connelly, and Liz Nugent.

    By CrimeReads | November 25, 2020

    Why Every Crime Writer Should Know How to Spot a Fake Diamond

    Why Every Crime Writer Should Know How to Spot a Fake Diamond

    A historical fiction writer researches the history of jewels, and the women who wore these baubles best.

    By Rosemary Simpson | November 25, 2020

    How Today's Authors Are Reinvigorating Noir's Classic Tropes

    How Today's Authors Are Reinvigorating Noir's Classic Tropes

    These recent novels show that genre is in a constant state of reinvention.

    By Halley Sutton | November 24, 2020

    Cozy Mysteries and Legal Thrillers: The Intersection of Two Crime Genres

    Cozy Mysteries and Legal Thrillers: The Intersection of Two Crime Genres

    Disparate as they may seem, the cozy and the legal thriller derive from the same mysteries and influences.

    By Andrea J. Johnson | November 24, 2020

    The Enduring Noir Legacy of John Cassavetes

    The Enduring Noir Legacy of John Cassavetes

    Cassavetes was an early hero for American indie cinema. But his influence on crime films runs just as deep.

    By Zach Vasquez | November 23, 2020

    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 | November 23, 2020

    10 International True Crime Podcasts You Should Be Listening To Now

    10 International True Crime Podcasts You Should Be Listening To Now

    A look at 2020's best true crime podcasts from around the world.

    By Paul French | November 23, 2020

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