• Essays

    How Seventies-Era Shows Inspired a Modern-Day Crime Hero

    Andrew Welsh-Huggins looks at the tough guys of television and their impact on a singular character

    March 24, 2026  By Andrew Welsh-Huggins
    0

    A Novelist's Guide to Getting the Most out of Your Setting in Domestic Suspense

    Lauren Reding on immersive reading experiences.

    March 24, 2026  By Lauren Reding
    0

    Metro Murder: Andrew Reid on Writing a Thriller Set in New York City's Subway

    The author of The Survivor revels in the possibilities of an iconic setting

    March 24, 2026  By Andrew Reid
    0

    Olesya Salnikova Gilmore on Crafting Feminist Agency in Historical Gothic Mysteries

    A look at books featuring autonomous female fortune-tellers, teashop owners, and more

    March 24, 2026  By Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
    0

    Justin C. Key: Why Medical School Is The Perfect Training for Writing a Thriller

    Want your readers to feel the realities of life-and-death situations? Take them through life as a student doctor.

    March 23, 2026  By Justin C Key
    0

    Abuse in the Ashram: Blair Glaser on the Predatory Cult of Baba Muktananda

    The author of The Incredible Longing seeks accountability from toxic leaders

    March 23, 2026  By Blair Glaser
    0

    Benjamin Stevenson on the "Gamification" of Crime Fiction

    How fair play mysteries invited readers in even further.

    March 20, 2026  By Benjamin Stevenson
    0

    Lisa M. Matlin on What Hunting Sharks Taught Her About Life and Writing

    The author of The Only One Who Knows mulls silence, selves, and crafting an ocean thriller

    March 20, 2026  By Lisa Matlin
    0

    Kelsey Day on the Dissociative Horrors of Virtual Reality and Social Media

    The author of The Spiral Key unpacks the derealization inherent in modern tech

    March 19, 2026  By Kelsey Day
    0

    How E.A. Jackson Found Inspiration for Her New Novel in the Weirdest 'Law and Order' Series

    Years of watching the "Goren Lean" turned out to be just what this novelist needed.

    March 18, 2026  By E.A. Jackson
    0


    Page 13 of 362



    Support CrimeReads - Become a Member

    CrimeReads needs your help. The mystery world is vast, and we need your support to cover it the way it deserves. With your contribution, you'll gain access to exclusive newsletters, editors' recommendations, early book giveaways, and our new "Well, Here's to Crime" tote bag.

    Become a member for as low as $5/month

    Dismiss without supporting Lit Hub
    x