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Vanessa Lillie on Writing a Thriller That Explores Native American Issues and Environmental Injustice

Vanessa Lillie on Writing a Thriller That Explores Native American Issues and Environmental Injustice

Lillie's Cherokee identity is at the center of her new novel.

By Kevin Canfield | November 2, 2023

The Ineffable Crimes of Lawrence Osborne

The Ineffable Crimes of Lawrence Osborne

A wide-ranging conversation with the British-born, Bangkok-based author of some of today's finest literary noirs.

By Paul French | November 1, 2023

Dann McDorman on Exploring Literary Hijinks and Meta Mystery

Dann McDorman on Exploring Literary Hijinks and Meta Mystery

The debut author dishes about the process of crafting his infinitely surprising whodunit.

By Jenny Bartoy | October 26, 2023

A Roundtable Discussion on Indigenous Horror

A Roundtable Discussion on Indigenous Horror

Contributors to the new anthology Never Whistle at Night weigh in on the past, present, and future of Native dark fiction.

By CrimeReads | October 24, 2023

James Reich on Indie Publishing, Taking Risks, and the Beauty of Melancholy

James Reich on Indie Publishing, Taking Risks, and the Beauty of Melancholy

"I owe my life to literature, to writing, and to the introspective, existential act of creation or analysis."

By Matthew Binder | October 20, 2023

David L. Ulin on Capturing the Special, Despairing Noir of the West

David L. Ulin on Capturing the Special, Despairing Noir of the West

Tod Goldberg is in conversation with the longtime critic and first-time novelist.

By Tod Goldberg | October 17, 2023

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Black Horror Fiction Has Always Been Here. What's Changed Is The Attitudes of Gatekeepers.

By Molly Odintz | October 13, 2023

Melissa Adelman and Nora Murphy On the Art of Suburban Suspense

By CrimeReads | October 12, 2023

My First Thriller: Jeffery Deaver

By Rick Pullen | October 11, 2023

How Today's Top Authors Find the Right Balance for the

How Today's Top Authors Find the Right Balance for the "Literary Thriller"

Jean Kwok asks authors how they approach reader and artistic demands.

By Jean Kwok | October 11, 2023

J.M. Redmann on A Lifetime of Crafting Queer Crime Fiction

J.M. Redmann on A Lifetime of Crafting Queer Crime Fiction

Ellen Hart interviews the iconic writer about the past, present, and future of lesbian sleuths in mystery fiction.

By Ellen Hart | October 10, 2023

The Backlist: Revisiting Steve Hamilton’s 'The Lock Artist' with Elle Cosimano

The Backlist: Revisiting Steve Hamilton’s 'The Lock Artist' with Elle Cosimano

Polly Stewart is in discussion with today's top crime writers, returning to some of their favorite books.

By Polly Stewart | October 6, 2023

Jesse Q. Sutanto on Toxic Friendships, Shrinking Attention Spans, and Finding the Muse

Jesse Q. Sutanto on Toxic Friendships, Shrinking Attention Spans, and Finding the Muse

"My characters are very well-behaved because they know I won't hesitate to kill them if they dare stray from the outline."

By Molly Odintz | October 6, 2023

Shop Talk: Lou Berney Is a Fanatical Believer in Naps

Shop Talk: Lou Berney Is a Fanatical Believer in Naps

Crime writers discuss ritual, craft, and learning that there's no one way to finish a novel.

By Eli Cranor | October 5, 2023

How Paul Vidich Builds His World of Spies

How Paul Vidich Builds His World of Spies

In Vidich's top-flight spy novels, the stories keep getting deeper and the deceptions more complex.

By Peter Handel | October 5, 2023

The Western Meets Weird Fiction: A Roundtable Discussion

The Western Meets Weird Fiction: A Roundtable Discussion

Hats. Boots. Tentacles...? On the inherently wonderful mashup of Western settings and weird stories.

By CrimeReads | October 4, 2023

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