Rachel Howzell Hall Is Having a Moment.

Rachel Howzell Hall Is Having a Moment.

The crime fiction favorite is breaking out with a new series just as an old one gets new life in reissue.

By John B. Valeri | August 18, 2026

The Rhyme & Reason of Suspense: Lisa Gardner on Her New Standalone, 'You’ll Be Sorry'

The Rhyme & Reason of Suspense: Lisa Gardner on Her New Standalone, 'You’ll Be Sorry'

Catching up with the best-selling author, gothic enthusiast, and self-professed research junkie.

By John B. Valeri | August 14, 2026

Filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa on His New Locked Room Mystery, 'The Samurai and The Prisoner'

Filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa on His New Locked Room Mystery, 'The Samurai and The Prisoner'

Radha Vatsal and Kurosawa discuss the heady new mystery set in 16th-century Japan.

By Radha Vatsal | August 14, 2026

Ron Currie Talks Craft, <br>Crime, and Creating the <br>World of Babs Dionne

Ron Currie Talks Craft,
Crime, and Creating the
World of Babs Dionne

"[Y]ou have to root your characters in something bigger than themselves"

By Matthew Coleman Turbeville | August 6, 2026

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.

By CrimeReads | August 3, 2026

Erica Wright on Setting a Mystery in a Museum, Supernatural Crime, and Novel Research

Erica Wright on Setting a Mystery in a Museum, Supernatural Crime, and Novel Research

The author of The Museum of Unusual Occurrence in conversation with Radha Vatsal

By Radha Vatsal | August 3, 2026

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How Justine Larbalestier and Scott Westerfeld Melded Their Visions for a New Novel and Turned it Into an Epic Family Crime Saga

By Justine Larbalestier and Scott Westerfeld | July 31, 2026

Rosanne Limoncelli on the Joy of Following Characters Through Multiple Stories

By Rosanne Limoncelli | July 23, 2026

A Conversation About 'The Kidnapping of Arabella,' An Italian Road Movie from Writer-Director Carolina Cavalli

By Radha Vatsal | July 20, 2026

Luanne Rice on Crafting Character-Driven Suspense Set on Rhode Island's Iconic Coast

Luanne Rice on Crafting Character-Driven Suspense Set on Rhode Island's Iconic Coast

John B. Valeri in conversation with the author of Until Midnight

By John B. Valeri | July 20, 2026

Gary Phillips on Writing a Contemporary Los Angeles Heist Novel

Gary Phillips on Writing a Contemporary Los Angeles Heist Novel

The author of The Haul in conversation with Alex Dueben

By Alex Dueben | July 17, 2026

How to Successfully Collaborate on a Thriller with a Big Idea

How to Successfully Collaborate on a Thriller with a Big Idea

Michael Newman and Jon Land discuss throwback thrillers, alien encounters, and co-writing a novel.

By Jon Land | July 17, 2026

Hilary Davidson on Writing a Crime Novel About the Public Relations Industry

Hilary Davidson on Writing a Crime Novel About the Public Relations Industry

The author of Every Lie I Told in conversation with Nancie Clare

By Nancie Clare | July 16, 2026

The Saudi Woman Who's Reimagining Filmmaking – and the Murder Mystery

The Saudi Woman Who's Reimagining Filmmaking – and the Murder Mystery

In short order, Haifaa Al Mansour has become one of Saudi Arabia's best known directors.

By Radha Vatsal | July 9, 2026

Karen Mack and Jennifer Kaufman on Co-Writing a Shakespearean Las Vegas Crime Saga

Karen Mack and Jennifer Kaufman on Co-Writing a Shakespearean Las Vegas Crime Saga

The authors of The Kings of Las Vegas in conversation with Nancie Clare

By Nancie Clare | July 2, 2026

Caroline Kepnes on Post-9/11 Fiction, Grief, and Returning to Joe Goldberg's Origin Story

Caroline Kepnes on Post-9/11 Fiction, Grief, and Returning to Joe Goldberg's Origin Story

The author of You First in conversation with John B. Valeri

By John B. Valeri | June 25, 2026

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