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    A Father and Daughter Discuss Their Shared Crime Obsessions

    A Father and Daughter Discuss Their Shared Crime Obsessions

    For Father's Day, authors Harold Schechter and Lauren Oliver are talking writing, crime, and the darkest corners of the human psyche.

    By Lauren Oliver | June 19, 2026

    Beau L’Amour and Ryan Pote Discuss a Long Legacy of Thrillers

    Beau L’Amour and Ryan Pote Discuss a Long Legacy of Thrillers

    A conversation between the authors of the new thrillers, 'Skyring Water' and 'The Ghost City'

    By Beau L'Amour | June 17, 2026

    For Crime Writers, the Most Important Question Is 'What If?'

    For Crime Writers, the Most Important Question Is 'What If?'

    Jon Lindstrom talks with some of today's top authors about where they find inspiration.

    By Jon LIndstrom | June 15, 2026

    Lev AC Rosen on POV, Capers, and Creating a Messy Queer Detective Novel

    Lev AC Rosen on POV, Capers, and Creating a Messy Queer Detective Novel

    The author of The Disaster Gay Detective Agency in conversation with Alex Dueben

    By Alex Dueben | June 11, 2026

    Camille Perri and Alafair Burke on Dog Park Culture, Friendship, and Mystery

    Camille Perri and Alafair Burke on Dog Park Culture, Friendship, and Mystery

    In conversation with the author of 'Social Animals'

    By Alafair Burke | June 9, 2026

    The Rise of Elaine’s Literary Salon in Alexandria, Virginia

    The Rise of Elaine’s Literary Salon in Alexandria, Virginia

    Jeffrey James Higgins is first through the door for authors.

    By Rick Pullen | May 25, 2026

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    The Backlist: Reading Kem Nunn's Seminal 'Surf Noir' with Jordan Harper

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    Charles Ardai on Noir, Comics, and the Ongoing Adventures of Hard Case Crime

    By Alex Dueben | May 7, 2026

    State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: Issues and Recommendations

    State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: Issues and Recommendations

    Nominees for the Edgars discuss the greatest concerns of the genre today, along with recommending plenty of favorites

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    Kylie Lee Baker on 'Japanese Gothic', Historical Fiction, and Writing Horror with an Emotional Core

    Kylie Lee Baker on 'Japanese Gothic', Historical Fiction, and Writing Horror with an Emotional Core

    The author of ''Japanese Gothic' in conversation with Morgan Leigh Davies

    By Morgan Leigh Davies | April 29, 2026

    State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: Routines, Problem-Solving, and Faithful Companions

    State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: Routines, Problem-Solving, and Faithful Companions

    Ahead of the 80th Annual Edgar Award Ceremony, nominees weigh in on the pleasures and pitfalls of the writing life

    By Molly Odintz | April 28, 2026

    William Bernhardt on Comics, Superman, and the Legal Drama Behind an Icon's Creation

    William Bernhardt on Comics, Superman, and the Legal Drama Behind an Icon's Creation

    The author of The Superman Wars in conversation with L. Wayne Hicks

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    The Struggle to Tell the Story of an American Cult – And the Woman Who Escaped

    The Struggle to Tell the Story of an American Cult – And the Woman Who Escaped

    To tell the story of the ACMTC cult and Sarah Green, its leader's daughter, author Harrison Hill had to push way beyond his comfort zone.

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    Jane Harper on Australian Crime Fiction, Settings, and Crafting Slow-Burn Suspense

    Jane Harper on Australian Crime Fiction, Settings, and Crafting Slow-Burn Suspense

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    R.M. Caldwell on Writing a Regency-Era 'Fast and the Furious', Neurodivergence, and More

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