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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

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Jonathan Kellerman

By CrimeReads Excerpts | January 28, 2026

The Friend of the Family

The Friend of the Family

Dean Koontz

By CrimeReads Excerpts | January 20, 2026

Divine Ruin

Divine Ruin

Margot Douaihy

By CrimeReads Excerpts | January 7, 2026

The Award

The Award

Matthew Pearl

By CrimeReads Excerpts | December 12, 2025

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