The 1928 Production of <em>Macbeth</em> That Presented Lady Macbeth as a Flapper

The 1928 Production of Macbeth That Presented Lady Macbeth as a Flapper

The English audience did... not like it!

By Olivia Rutigliano | June 13, 2025

Caroline Fraser On Serial Killers, Lead Poisoning, and Other Midcentury Disasters

Caroline Fraser On Serial Killers, Lead Poisoning, and Other Midcentury Disasters

The author of "Murderland" talks with Molly Odintz about the intersection of public policy and violent crime

By Molly Odintz | June 13, 2025

Everything’s Coming Up Cozies

Everything’s Coming Up Cozies

Karen Dukess on why the crime fiction world is embracing the cozy mystery.

By Karen Dukess | June 13, 2025

Frederick Forsyth: An Editor's Remembrance

Frederick Forsyth: An Editor's Remembrance

Neil Nyren recalls his first time working with the great thriller author.

By Neil Nyren | June 12, 2025

<em>Knives Out 3</em> Has a New Teaser Trailer!

Knives Out 3 Has a New Teaser Trailer!

The clues are mounting!

By Olivia Rutigliano | June 11, 2025

Laurie R. King on Historical Fiction and the Joy of True Characters Too Wild to Make Up

Laurie R. King on Historical Fiction and the Joy of True Characters Too Wild to Make Up

Discovering characters in the world of Mary Russell (and Sherlock Holmes).

By Laurie R. King | June 11, 2025

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Smoke and Mirrors and <em>Matchstick Men</em>

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Who is the real mark in a con artist movie?

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Lucas Schaefer Talks Texas, Boxing, and How To Use Crime Fiction to Explore Identity

Lucas Schaefer Talks Texas, Boxing, and How To Use Crime Fiction to Explore Identity

Jenny Staff Johnson interviews the debut novelist about his Austin-set epic

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Small Town Gothic: <br>11 Story Collections Set in <br>Fictional Locales

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Wait What: Why is it called <em>Murder by Numbers</em> When There Are No Numbers?

Wait What: Why is it called Murder by Numbers When There Are No Numbers?

Olivia Rutigliano asks a head-scratching question

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James Lee Burke on the Highs and Lows of American History

James Lee Burke on the Highs and Lows of American History

Burke and David Masciotra continue their years-long conversation on literature and American history.

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The Art of Doing Nothing, The Craft of Making it Hurt

The Art of Doing Nothing, The Craft of Making it Hurt

Katia Lief on what cult leaders and crime novelists have in common.

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