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Baltimore, 1979: N Luv Wit a Stripper

Baltimore, 1979: N Luv Wit a Stripper

Michael Gonzales' memories of Baltimore's old red light district.

By Michael Gonzales | February 19, 2026

Naomi Kaye on Why Royal Murder Mysteries Still Hook Readers Today

Naomi Kaye on Why Royal Murder Mysteries Still Hook Readers Today

The enduring intrigue of unsolved crimes, from ancient Egypt to 20th-century Russia

By Naomi Kaye | February 19, 2026

Why Fictional Detectives Should Have Friends (and Katie Siegel Is Sad If They Don't)

Why Fictional Detectives Should Have Friends (and Katie Siegel Is Sad If They Don't)

The author of Out of the Loop on the emotional import of sleuths' companions

By Katie Siegel | February 18, 2026

The Pull of Gritty, Authentic Crime Fiction in the Era of AI Slop

The Pull of Gritty, Authentic Crime Fiction in the Era of AI Slop

Will Dean on the integrity of mystery stories in a world of deepfakes and algorithmic gratification

By Will Dean | February 17, 2026

Fergus Craig on Cozies, Humor, and Placing Serial Killers in Unexpected Settings

Fergus Craig on Cozies, Humor, and Placing Serial Killers in Unexpected Settings

The comfort of reading "fairytales for adults" in a terrifying world

By Fergus Craig | February 17, 2026

The Three Lives of William Conrad: More Than Just the ‘Heavy’

The Three Lives of William Conrad: More Than Just the ‘Heavy’

The life and work of a legendary entertainer.

By Keith Roysdon | February 16, 2026

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The Death of a Mafia Hit Man

The Death of a Mafia Hit Man

Working in back of the Gemini Lounge in Flatbush, Joey Testa and his crew were linked to dozens of gruesome murders.

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Scammers' Delight: Christopher Farnsworth on Living in the Golden Age of Grift

Scammers' Delight: Christopher Farnsworth on Living in the Golden Age of Grift

Seeking justice in a world increasingly defined by con artists and fraudsters

By Christopher Farnsworth | February 12, 2026

Jennifer van der Kleut On Finding Inspiration in Reddit's

Jennifer van der Kleut On Finding Inspiration in Reddit's "Am I The A$$hole" Forum

"[N]othing is scarier than real life."

By Jennifer van der Kleut | February 11, 2026

Adele Parks on the Intellectual Challenge of Revisiting Her First Characters

Adele Parks on the Intellectual Challenge of Revisiting Her First Characters

The author of "Our Beautiful Mess" mulls the draw of familiar faces in crime fiction

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Yosha Gunasekera on Ethics, Erasure, and the Human Cost of True Crime

Yosha Gunasekera on Ethics, Erasure, and the Human Cost of True Crime

How a popular genre distorts the legal system's harsh realities

By Yosha Gunasekera | February 10, 2026

A Gothic Novel of Old Shanghai: When the House Isn’t Enough.

A Gothic Novel of Old Shanghai: When the House Isn’t Enough.

Lessons learned by a historical novelist writing a Gothic novel for the first time.

By Janie Chang | February 10, 2026

Crime and the City: Reno

Crime and the City: Reno

The international crime reading series pops in on the biggest little city in the world.

By Paul French | February 9, 2026

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