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How to Spot a Liar: Kate White on the Techniques of Deception in Mysteries

How to Spot a Liar: Kate White on the Techniques of Deception in Mysteries

Advice from experts on telling if someone isn't who they seem to be in art and life

By Kate White | March 3, 2026

Seicho Matsumoto's Newly Reissued <em>Suspicion</em> Is A Master Class in Motive and Character

Seicho Matsumoto's Newly Reissued Suspicion Is A Master Class in Motive and Character

Alafair Burke celebrates the reissue of a classic mystery with much to teach modern writers

By Alafair Burke | March 2, 2026

Crime and the City: Zagreb

Crime and the City: Zagreb

Our international crime fiction series visits Croatia.

By Paul French | March 2, 2026

2026: The Year of Corvidae

2026: The Year of Corvidae

5 recent and upcoming horror novels in which crows, ravens, and magpies play a decisive role

By Molly Odintz | February 27, 2026

5 Great Father-Daughter Crime-Solving Duos

5 Great Father-Daughter Crime-Solving Duos

Lisa Q Mathews reflects on Nancy and Carson Drew, Veronica and Keith Mars, and others

By Lisa Q. Mathews | February 27, 2026

Shelley Puhak on the Historical Hearsay Behind Elizabeth Bathory's Notoriety

Shelley Puhak on the Historical Hearsay Behind Elizabeth Bathory's Notoriety

The author of The Blood Countess dispels our dark fascination with a (supposed) female serial killer

By Shelley Puhak | February 26, 2026

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Taylor Adams on Writing Claustrophobia

By Taylor Adams | February 26, 2026

The Process Is the Art: Ellie Alexander on Drafting and Creativity in the AI Era

By Ellie Alexander | February 25, 2026

Lindy Ryan on Slashers, Pink Horror, and the Rise of Violent Fiction by Women

By Lindy Ryan | February 25, 2026

On Crime Fiction As a <br>Proxy for Real Life Justice

On Crime Fiction As a
Proxy for Real Life Justice

"An extensive exposure to imagined criminal scenarios teaches us sooner or later that justice is complicated."

By Christopher Huang | February 24, 2026

Danielle Girard on the Many Faces of Motherhood in Contemporary Fiction

Danielle Girard on the Many Faces of Motherhood in Contemporary Fiction

Shredding the narrow script of who gets to be a mother in literature and life

By Danielle Girard | February 24, 2026

The Author of 'How to Get Away with Murder' Was Surprised to Find Pieces of Herself in the Story

The Author of 'How to Get Away with Murder' Was Surprised to Find Pieces of Herself in the Story

Rebecca Philipson on unexpected inspirations.

By Rebecca Philipson | February 24, 2026

Ian McGuire on the Thrills and the Utter Despair Involved in Writing Fiction

Ian McGuire on the Thrills and the Utter Despair Involved in Writing Fiction

The author of 'White River Crossing' reflects on how writers actually manage to finish a novel.

By Ian McGuire | February 24, 2026

Of Wolves and Men: The Memories Behind Victoria Houston's New Novel

Of Wolves and Men: The Memories Behind Victoria Houston's New Novel

The author of The Wolves Are Watching on moments that haunt and linger

By Victoria Houston | February 23, 2026

Luigi Mangione Is a Symptom of the Sickness at Healthcare's Heart

Luigi Mangione Is a Symptom of the Sickness at Healthcare's Heart

Shantanu Rai on how America's medical system harms patients and clinicians alike

By Shantanu Rai | February 23, 2026

Crafting Ordinary Heroes: <br>A Writing Toolbox

Crafting Ordinary Heroes:
A Writing Toolbox

"These ordinary heroes take whatever resources and skills they have, step up, and solve the crime."

By Jennifer K. Breedlove | February 20, 2026

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