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“A Matter of Opinion”: Three Crimes and the Myths Surrounding Them

“A Matter of Opinion”: Three Crimes and the Myths Surrounding Them

"Each of these crimes has generated decades’ worth of mythology, some of it so far from the truth that the actual story isn’t recognizable in its own mythos."

By Sam Rebelein | October 10, 2023

J.M. Redmann on A Lifetime of Crafting Queer Crime Fiction

J.M. Redmann on A Lifetime of Crafting Queer Crime Fiction

Ellen Hart interviews the iconic writer about the past, present, and future of lesbian sleuths in mystery fiction.

By Ellen Hart | October 10, 2023

Writing Influences: A Cuban-Miami Identity & the Periphery of Santeria

Writing Influences: A Cuban-Miami Identity & the Periphery of Santeria

"I wanted to explore different ways this inherited power could be both a burden and a gift, and how often our diasporic heritage is built on silence."

By Vanessa Montalban | October 10, 2023

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 | October 9, 2023

The LAPD Films of Ron Shelton, Twenty Years Later

The LAPD Films of Ron Shelton, Twenty Years Later

Dark Blue and Hollywood Homicide were unfairly dismissed by audiences and critics. They deserved better.

By Vince Keenan | October 6, 2023

Jesse Q. Sutanto on Toxic Friendships, Shrinking Attention Spans, and Finding the Muse

Jesse Q. Sutanto on Toxic Friendships, Shrinking Attention Spans, and Finding the Muse

"My characters are very well-behaved because they know I won't hesitate to kill them if they dare stray from the outline."

By Molly Odintz | October 6, 2023

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The Four Corners of Subjectivity

By Jake Lamar | October 6, 2023

Following Agatha Christie’s Footsteps in Torquay

By Kavitha Rao | October 5, 2023

Shop Talk: Lou Berney Is a Fanatical Believer in Naps

By Eli Cranor | October 5, 2023

How Paul Vidich Builds His World of Spies

How Paul Vidich Builds His World of Spies

In Vidich's top-flight spy novels, the stories keep getting deeper and the deceptions more complex.

By Peter Handel | October 5, 2023

The Western Meets Weird Fiction: A Roundtable Discussion

The Western Meets Weird Fiction: A Roundtable Discussion

Hats. Boots. Tentacles...? On the inherently wonderful mashup of Western settings and weird stories.

By CrimeReads | October 4, 2023

Note to Self, and Other True Crime Fans: These Tragedies Are Real

Note to Self, and Other True Crime Fans: These Tragedies Are Real

Daniel Sweren-Becker on the cost of immersing yourself in true crime culture.

By Daniel Sweren-Becker | October 4, 2023

How a Trip to a Museum Turned into the Perfect Start to a Mystery

How a Trip to a Museum Turned into the Perfect Start to a Mystery

Or, a brief tour of the Churchill War Rooms, the underground bunker from which Churchill staged his war efforts.

By Julia Kelly | October 4, 2023

A Country Road, in the Dead of Night: On The Historical Hauntings of Irish Folklore

A Country Road, in the Dead of Night: On The Historical Hauntings of Irish Folklore

"The macabre in Irish folklore is rarely accompanied with screaming. More, a silent acceptance."

By Neil Sharpson | October 3, 2023

How to Incorporate Social Justice into Your Cozy Fiction

How to Incorporate Social Justice into Your Cozy Fiction

Cozy fiction is developing a sharper edge. But that doesn't mean the genre isn't staying true to its roots.

By Danielle Arceneaux | October 3, 2023

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 | October 2, 2023

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