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Patricia Ward On Writing About Violence And Growing Up Amidst Civil War

Patricia Ward On Writing About Violence And Growing Up Amidst Civil War

"I was growing up in an oppressive, terrifying situation, and it went on for years..."

By Patricia Ward | April 24, 2023

The Unexpected Power of Dream Sequences

The Unexpected Power of Dream Sequences

A few lines about your characters' dreams may be just what your mystery novel needs.

By Cyndi MacMillan | April 24, 2023

13 Unforgettable Nancy Drew Stories (And the New Action Figures Inspired By Them)

13 Unforgettable Nancy Drew Stories (And the New Action Figures Inspired By Them)

A look at 13 of Nancy Drew’s best and most memorable cases, from books, to games, to screen adaptations.

By Jenn Fisher with Doc Wyatt | April 21, 2023

"Holmes and Watson in Manhattan": Musings on the Creation of Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin

David Bordwell on the adaptive genius of Rex Stout

By David Bordwell | April 21, 2023

The Understated Brilliance of 'A Most Violent Year'

The Understated Brilliance of 'A Most Violent Year'

Revisiting J.C. Chandor's meditation on the underbelly of 1980's New York City

By Zack Budryk | April 21, 2023

The Best Debut Crime Novels of the Month

The Best Debut Crime Novels of the Month

Featuring new books by Vanessa Cuti, Monica Brashears, and more.

By CrimeReads | April 21, 2023

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8 True Crime Podcasts You Need to Listen to This Spring

By Lizzy Steiner | April 20, 2023

The Enduring Appeal of Country Music’s Murder Ballads

By Erica Wright | April 20, 2023

Whitey Bulger and The Cozy Crime Writer

By Curtis Evans | April 20, 2023

Crime Writer Heather Graham on Moonlighting as a Musician

Crime Writer Heather Graham on Moonlighting as a Musician

Or, how Graham's band became the highlight of many a mystery convention.

By Heather Graham | April 19, 2023

The Expatriates: Spy Fiction’s Hapless Unfortunates

The Expatriates: Spy Fiction’s Hapless Unfortunates

An exploration of an archetype constantly being drawn into greater geopolitical maneuverings.

By John Lawton | April 18, 2023

C. S. Harris Considers the Art of Historical Fiction

C. S. Harris Considers the Art of Historical Fiction

It's got to be accurate. But it also needs to be "tightly plotted and fast paced."

By Molly Odintz | April 18, 2023

Don Winslow on the Aeneid, Hollywood, and Reaching the End of His Career as a Novelist

Don Winslow on the Aeneid, Hollywood, and Reaching the End of His Career as a Novelist

Winslow's latest crime epic heads west.

By Dwyer Murphy | April 18, 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 | April 17, 2023

Seeking Crime Fiction Inspiration From <em>The Odyssey</em>

Seeking Crime Fiction Inspiration From The Odyssey

Or, a look at 5 works that mix elements of genre fiction with details from The Odyssey

By Andrew Welsh-Huggins | April 17, 2023

<em>Renfield</em> Doesn't Know What to Do With Itself

Renfield Doesn't Know What to Do With Itself

The Dracula Relationship Comedy Starts Off Strong, and Then Lowers Its Stakes to Become... a Buddy Cop Movie

By Olivia Rutigliano | April 14, 2023

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