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Con Men & Masterminds: Crafting the Perfect Antagonist in Thrillers

Con Men & Masterminds: Crafting the Perfect Antagonist in Thrillers

"A villain’s humanity is what makes them unforgettable."

By Greg Wands and Elizabeth McCullough Keenan | January 28, 2025

The Power of the Twist

The Power of the Twist

Jakob Kerr on some of the best plot twists ever executed in mystery.

By Jakob Kerr | January 27, 2025

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 | January 27, 2025

Sherlockiana and Mutual Aid: This Week on the Lit Hub Podcast

Sherlockiana and Mutual Aid: This Week on the Lit Hub Podcast

Featuring Jonny Diamond and Olivia Rutigliano

By Olivia Rutigliano | January 24, 2025

MWA Announces the 2025 Edgar Award Nominations

MWA Announces the 2025 Edgar Award Nominations

By CrimeReads | January 24, 2025

The Joys of Writing a Standalone Thriller

The Joys of Writing a Standalone Thriller

"I travel somewhere new every book"

By Carter Wilson | January 24, 2025

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All Work and No Play: Returning to The Shining as a Writer

By Leah Konen | January 23, 2025

Rick Childers on Writing Rural Noir With a Sense of Love

By Chris McGinley | January 23, 2025

Historical Fiction 101

By Erin Cotter | January 23, 2025

Wait, What?: Are We Sure Bane Can't Take Off His Mask?

Wait, What?: Are We Sure Bane Can't Take Off His Mask?

Olivia Rutigliano wonders about a logistical problem in Christopher Nolan's third Batman film

By Olivia Rutigliano | January 22, 2025

Crime Fiction Has a Dead Girl Problem

Crime Fiction Has a Dead Girl Problem

"we are not props, not catalysts, not collateral damage. We are the point. We are the heroes. We are the center of our stories."

By Gigi Griffis | January 22, 2025

On the Immortality of David Lynch

On the Immortality of David Lynch

Brittany Allen reflects on the "imagination voyager" of modern cinema.

By Brittany Allen | January 21, 2025

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 | January 21, 2025

The Mafia and Its Food: A Brief History of a Passionate Relationship

The Mafia and Its Food: A Brief History of a Passionate Relationship

Michael Cannell on the mafia's favorite pastime.

By Michael Cannell | January 17, 2025

The Russian Roots of American Crime Fiction—and the O.G.

The Russian Roots of American Crime Fiction—and the O.G.

Joseph Finder on Gogol, Dostoyevsky, and the legacy of transgressive fiction.

By Joseph Finder | January 16, 2025

Rumble in the Urban Jungle: On the Street Gangs of Old NYC

Rumble in the Urban Jungle: On the Street Gangs of Old NYC

Michael Gonzales on the legacy of New York City's street gangs and the culture they inspired.

By Michael Gonzales | January 16, 2025

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