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    Detective Novels and the "Middlebrow"

    For generations, many detective novelists have been told their books are 'middlebrow' – perhaps that's a good thing.

    By Tom Spencer | April 29, 2025

    10 New Books Coming Out This Week

    10 New Books Coming Out This Week

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    By CrimeReads | April 28, 2025

    The Curious Case of <em>The Comeback Trail</em>

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    The comedy caper has been made twice, but did anyone notice?

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    Paying Homage to A Florida Cinematic Legend: Tony Rome, On The Beach, Wearing a Three-Piece Suit

    Patrick Sauer considers a historic luxury hotel, an iconic Florida detective, and Frank Sinatra's most underrated acting role

    By Patrick J. Sauer | April 25, 2025

    After 25 Years of Crime Reissues, Stark House Press Is Still Going Hard(boiled)

    After 25 Years of Crime Reissues, Stark House Press Is Still Going Hard(boiled)

    Catching up with the publishers behind Stark House's quarter-century of dedication to the genre and its history

    By Scott Montgomery | April 25, 2025

    <em>The Thursday Murder Club</em> movie has released production photos!

    The Thursday Murder Club movie has released production photos!

    A sneak-peek into one of our most anticipated crime movies of the year!

    By Olivia Rutigliano | April 24, 2025

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    The Clues, the Clueless, and the Critics: Appreciating Clue

    By Olivia Rutigliano | April 23, 2025

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    By Scott Adlerberg | April 23, 2025

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    Why We Turn to Detective Fiction in Times of Upheaval

    Why We Turn to Detective Fiction in Times of Upheaval

    Louise Hegarty on the comforts of 'fair play'.

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    10 New Books Coming Out This Week

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    The <em>Poker Face</em> Season 2 Trailer is Finally Here!

    The Poker Face Season 2 Trailer is Finally Here!

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    By Olivia Rutigliano | April 18, 2025

    Structuring Truth Like Fiction: Building Suspense in Nonfiction Narratives

    Structuring Truth Like Fiction: Building Suspense in Nonfiction Narratives

    'Writing creative non-fiction requires skilled storytelling techniques as well. It’s not enough to give "just the facts, ma’am."'

    By Art Bell | April 18, 2025

    Fitzgerald’s Great Gatsby Turns 100. Time To Admit It’s Crime Fiction.

    Fitzgerald’s Great Gatsby Turns 100. Time To Admit It’s Crime Fiction.

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    Why Being the Child of a Crime Writer Made It Inevitable I Would Become One

    Why Being the Child of a Crime Writer Made It Inevitable I Would Become One

    Abbi Waxman on a childhood of library visits and watching her mother at work.

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