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Pistol Shots Ring Out in the Barroom Night: Bob Dylan, Hardboiled Crime Writer

Pistol Shots Ring Out in the Barroom Night: Bob Dylan, Hardboiled Crime Writer

Reconsidering Dylan as a noir poet and true crime balladeer

By Zach Vasquez | June 13, 2019

Is China About to Witness a Crime Wave?

Is China About to Witness a Crime Wave?

Readers and audiences in China are showing an appetite for crime stories like never before. Are authors and filmmakers ready?

By Paul French | June 12, 2019

The Rise and Fall of the Bank Robbery Capital of the World

The Rise and Fall of the Bank Robbery Capital of the World

In 1980s Los Angeles, a bank was robbed every hour of every day. This is the story of how a bandit culture took over the city.

By Peter Houlahan | June 11, 2019

Banned From the Movie Set

Banned From the Movie Set

What Do You Do When Hollywood Doesn't Agree with Your Vision (Or Your Principles)?

By Randall Silvis | June 11, 2019

Let Us Recommend a Book Based on Which Part of 'Big Little Lies' You Like Best

Let Us Recommend a Book Based on Which Part of 'Big Little Lies' You Like Best

Neighbors with secrets, women teaming up in a crisis, dramatic seaside backdrops—we have books for everyone.

By CrimeReads | June 10, 2019

Agatha Christie and the Case of the Unwieldy Adaptation

Agatha Christie and the Case of the Unwieldy Adaptation

Christie knew when to stop writing a detective novel. Today's flashy adaptations over-embellish the source material.

By Radha Vatsal | June 6, 2019

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

The History of Queer True Crime and the Legacy of Tom Ripley

By James Polchin | June 5, 2019

James Ellroy, David Milch and a Dark, Twisted Vision of History

By Zach Vasquez | June 4, 2019

Cold War Crime Fiction, Then and Now

By Timothy Jay Smith | June 4, 2019

The Many Mysteries of Oxford

The Many Mysteries of Oxford

A University Town Inspires a Booming Crime Fiction Scene

By Paul French | June 3, 2019

Wild Bill, We Hardly Knew Ye

Wild Bill, We Hardly Knew Ye

On Deadwood's real-life origins, legendary figures, and why Wild Bill Hickok had to die so that the town could live.

By Nathan Ward | May 31, 2019

Counting Down the Greatest Crime Films of All-Time: #53

Counting Down the Greatest Crime Films of All-Time: #53

The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)

By Otto Penzler | May 30, 2019

John Douglas on His Life's Work: Talking with Killers

John Douglas on His Life's Work: Talking with Killers

John Douglas was a groundbreaking FBI profiler and interviewed the world's worst killers. Now, he looks back at the darkest cases.

By Lisa Levy | May 29, 2019

Deadwood: The 10 Crimes That Explain Everything

Deadwood: The 10 Crimes That Explain Everything

Tell Johnny to open some peaches. It's time to discuss Deadwood.

By Dwyer Murphy | May 24, 2019

Counting Down the Greatest Crime Films of All-Time: #54

Counting Down the Greatest Crime Films of All-Time: #54

The Fugitive (1993)

By Otto Penzler | May 24, 2019

The Most Iconic Nose Injuries in the History of (Crime) Film

The Most Iconic Nose Injuries in the History of (Crime) Film

Sometimes a Busted Nose Is What Makes a Movie Truly Great

By Dwyer Murphy | May 23, 2019

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