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The End as the Beginning: Alex Segura on his Continuing Adventures in Comic Book Noir

The End as the Beginning: Alex Segura on his Continuing Adventures in Comic Book Noir

Segura's new book, 'Alter Ego', adds a new chapter to the story of the Legendary Lynx.

By John B. Valeri | December 5, 2024

Is Suspense the Enemy of Realism?

Is Suspense the Enemy of Realism?

"[T]he more success a writer enjoys in conjuring suspense...the less likely the story will exist in the realm of the real."

By John Brandon | December 5, 2024

The CrimeReads 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

The CrimeReads 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

25+ mystery and crime-themed gift ideas, from the editors of CrimeReads

By Olivia Rutigliano | December 4, 2024

Why I Killed Someone I Once Knew (In Fiction)

Why I Killed Someone I Once Knew (In Fiction)

Daniel Aleman on literary catharsis.

By Daniel Aleman | December 4, 2024

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 | December 2, 2024

Alan Bradley and Olivia Rutigliano talk about creating characters, the joys of writing, and if Sherlock Holmes was a woman

Alan Bradley and Olivia Rutigliano talk about creating characters, the joys of writing, and if Sherlock Holmes was a woman

Our editor sits down with the legendary author of the Flavia de Luce books, of which there is finally a brand-new one.

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 27, 2024

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

The Beat Goes On: Michael Connelly on Words, Writers & 'The Waiting'

By John B. Valeri | November 26, 2024

Is 'The Penguin' the Bloody, Nihilistic Crime Saga We Need Right Now?

By Hector DeJean | November 26, 2024

True Crime Can Be a Dread Inspiration, Authors Agree

By Keith Roysdon | November 26, 2024

Digging Deep, Staying with It: James Sallis on Writing, Reality, and the Danger of Creative Work

Digging Deep, Staying with It: James Sallis on Writing, Reality, and the Danger of Creative Work

A new collection spans the career of a modern master.

By Nick Kolakowski | November 25, 2024

Just How Popular were Victorian

Just How Popular were Victorian "Lady Detective" Characters?

Olivia Rutigliano does a deep dive into a surprisingly important literary figure

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 22, 2024

How 'Outer Banks' Became the New Generation's Hardy Boys

How 'Outer Banks' Became the New Generation's Hardy Boys

The teen adventure series leans into a rich literary tradition.

By Keith Roysdon | November 22, 2024

Maddie Day on Crafting Distinctive Settings for Cozy Mysteries

Maddie Day on Crafting Distinctive Settings for Cozy Mysteries

Readers follow cozy series for the characters and the community—and setting is an integral part of that sense of character

By Maddie Day | November 22, 2024

Researching the Historical Mystery Setting, or, The Importance of a Site Visit

Researching the Historical Mystery Setting, or, The Importance of a Site Visit

Exploring your setting IRL is the best way to get the details right—and the local experts on your side

By Clara McKenna | November 22, 2024

The Backlist: Megan Abbott on Noir, Fatalism, and Denis Johnson's 'Angels'

The Backlist: Megan Abbott on Noir, Fatalism, and Denis Johnson's 'Angels'

Megan Abbott and Polly Stewart revisit Johnson's bleak and wild portrait of humanity.

By Polly Stewart | November 21, 2024

The Ghosts of <br><em>Tough Guys Don't Dance</em>

The Ghosts of
Tough Guys Don't Dance

Norman Mailer's novel, and the film adaptation he directed himself, steep in noir so deeply that they flirt with horror.

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 20, 2024

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