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

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

The venerable writer and publisher is carrying the mantle for classic crime fiction, and he's busier than ever.

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

By Molly Odintz | April 29, 2026

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

By L. Wayne Hicks | April 27, 2026

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.

By Patrick J. Sauer | April 24, 2026

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

By John B. Valeri | April 16, 2026

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

By Alex Dueben | April 14, 2026

Tim Balme on TV Writing, New Zealand, and How Columbo Influenced His Detective Series

By Alex Dueben | April 13, 2026

The Husband and Wife Team Who Spent 10 Years Writing a Financial Thriller about Globalization

The Husband and Wife Team Who Spent 10 Years Writing a Financial Thriller about Globalization

David Woo and Margalit Shinar look back on their working relationship.

By David Woo and Margalit Shinar | April 10, 2026

The Backlist: Hannah Morrissey Revisits David Ellis's Twisty Psychological Thriller

The Backlist: Hannah Morrissey Revisits David Ellis's Twisty Psychological Thriller

Hannah Morrissey and Polly Stewart discuss 'Look Closer'

By Polly Stewart | March 31, 2026

Elizabeth Arnott on Secrets, Serial Killers' Wives, and Female Friendship in Fiction

Elizabeth Arnott on Secrets, Serial Killers' Wives, and Female Friendship in Fiction

The author of The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives in conversation with Hassan Tarek

By Hassan Tarek | March 27, 2026

My First Thriller: Kaira Rouda

My First Thriller: Kaira Rouda

Kaira Rouda explores the underside of relationships in her journey to the criminal dark side.

By Rick Pullen | March 26, 2026

Bethany C. Morrow Talks Religious Horror, Slow-Burn Storytelling, and Crafting Atmospheres of Anxiety

Bethany C. Morrow Talks Religious Horror, Slow-Burn Storytelling, and Crafting Atmospheres of Anxiety

when it tells the truth."">"Horror, like most genre fiction, is most successful...
when it tells the truth."

By Molly Odintz | March 25, 2026

How John Grisham Lost His Love of Baseball

How John Grisham Lost His Love of Baseball

The author was once a stalwart MLB fan. But this spring, he'd rather be reading a book.

By Rick Pullen | March 18, 2026

The Remarkable Power of Robert Arthur Jr.'s <em>Three Investigators</em> Series

The Remarkable Power of Robert Arthur Jr.'s Three Investigators Series

Alex Dueben on the smart, character-driven kids' mystery books still cherished today

By Alex Dueben | March 16, 2026

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