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Traitors

Traitors

Robert B. McCaw

By CrimeReads Excerpts | July 8, 2026

The Organized Arson Fraud Gangs of Old New York

The Organized Arson Fraud Gangs of Old New York

An excerpt from Jewish Firebugs: Arson and Antisemitism from the Civil War to World War I by Jeffrey A. Marx

By Jeffrey A. Marx | July 7, 2026

The Blackthorn Women

The Blackthorn Women

Jess Lourey

By CrimeReads Excerpts | July 7, 2026

Blood River Witch

Blood River Witch

T.J. Martinson

By CrimeReads Excerpts | July 2, 2026

Breakout

Breakout

A novel from: Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon

By CrimeReads Excerpts | June 23, 2026

The American Archeologists Who Created a WWII Intelligence Network in Greece

The American Archeologists Who Created a WWII Intelligence Network in Greece

An excerpt from The American School of Spies by Stephen Talty

By Stephen Talty | June 9, 2026

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Night Train

Night Train

Xu Zechen, translated by Jeremy Tiang

By CrimeReads Excerpts | May 21, 2026

Patricia Cornwell on Learning to Write a Memoir as a Lifelong Novelist

Patricia Cornwell on Learning to Write a Memoir as a Lifelong Novelist

An excerpt from the memoir True Crime by Patricia Cornwell

By Patricia Cornwell | May 5, 2026

Inhalation: Excerpt <br>and Cover Reveal

Inhalation: Excerpt
and Cover Reveal

Michael Boulerice

By CrimeReads Excerpts | March 27, 2026

The Butcher Legacy

The Butcher Legacy

Alaina Urquhart

By CrimeReads Excerpts | March 26, 2026

Springs Toledo on the Winter Hill Gang, Joe Mac, and the Ghosts of Boston's Underworld

Springs Toledo on the Winter Hill Gang, Joe Mac, and the Ghosts of Boston's Underworld

An excerpt from the new book, Don't Talk About Joe Mac

By Springs Toledo | February 13, 2026

Antihero

Antihero

Gregg Hurwitz

By CrimeReads Excerpts | February 10, 2026

James Sallis: A Remembrance

James Sallis: A Remembrance

Following news of Sallis' death, Adrian McKinty remembers pancakes in the desert and the distinct brilliance of the Lew Griffin novels.

By Adrian McKinty | February 2, 2026

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