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The State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: A Roundtable Discussion with the Edgar Nominees

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: A Roundtable Discussion with the Edgar Nominees

Crime writers discuss craft, classics, and the best writing advice they ever received.

By Molly Odintz | April 27, 2023

True Crime Books for Readers Who Are Uncomfortable with True Crime as a Popular Obsession

True Crime Books for Readers Who Are Uncomfortable with True Crime as a Popular Obsession

Alice Slater on nonfiction crime narratives that get the ethical balance right.

By Alice Slater | April 27, 2023

A Heady Mix of Science and Religion: On Setting a Novel Amidst The Early 19th Century's Contradictions

A Heady Mix of Science and Religion: On Setting a Novel Amidst The Early 19th Century's Contradictions

"Change was in the air and that conflict, between science and religion, was already present."

By Liz Hyder | April 27, 2023

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: A Roundtable Discussion with the Edgar Nominees

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: A Roundtable Discussion with the Edgar Nominees

Crime writers reflect on genre, purpose, community, and the growing problem of book bans.

By Molly Odintz | April 26, 2023

The Lure of the Bookshop Setting

The Lure of the Bookshop Setting

A look at the many charming cozies that feature bookstores and booksellers prominently.

By Ellery Adams | April 26, 2023

Dennis Lehane on Boston, Busing, and the Summer of '74

Dennis Lehane on Boston, Busing, and the Summer of '74

In his new novel, Lehane reckons with the city's trauma.

By Dwyer Murphy | April 25, 2023

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Elly Griffiths on Knowing When to Say Goodbye

By Elly Griffiths | April 25, 2023

Technology, Magic, and How Your Word Lights a Candle

By Kat Howard | April 25, 2023

Kyle Decker and Daniel Weizmann Talk Music and Mystery

By Kyle Decker and Daniel Weizmann | April 25, 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 24, 2023

A Brief History of America Freaking Out About Horror Comics

A Brief History of America Freaking Out About Horror Comics

Congressional hearings, banned books, murder investigations—In the 1950s, horror comics took the blame.

By Keith Roysdon | April 24, 2023

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

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