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    I’m an academic. Here’s why I wanted to write a dark academia thriller.

    I’m an academic. Here’s why I wanted to write a dark academia thriller.

    Liza North on the allure of the university mystery.

    By Liza North | January 29, 2025

    Why Absolute Truth is Still Worth Pursuing In a Narrative-Driven World

    Why Absolute Truth is Still Worth Pursuing In a Narrative-Driven World

    Jay Nicorvo on Separating Fact From Perception While Writing a True Crime Memoir

    By Jay Nicorvo | January 29, 2025

    The Dangerous Decline of a New York City Neighborhood

    The Dangerous Decline of a New York City Neighborhood

    In the 1960s, East New York began down the road that would later earn it the title of the "Killing Fields."

    By Stacy Horn | January 28, 2025

    Why Murder Is The Perfect Escape From Life

    Why Murder Is The Perfect Escape From Life

    Annelise Ryan on the many reasons we love to read murder mysteries.

    By Annelise Ryan | January 28, 2025

    Crime on the Go: 6 YA Thrillers in Motion

    Crime on the Go: 6 YA Thrillers in Motion

    High speed chases, murder at 45,000 feet, and more "high-intensity titles on the go"

    By Megan Lally | January 28, 2025

    Con Men & Masterminds: Crafting the Perfect Antagonist in Thrillers

    Con Men & Masterminds: Crafting the Perfect Antagonist in Thrillers

    "A villain’s humanity is what makes them unforgettable."

    By Greg Wands and Elizabeth McCullough Keenan | January 28, 2025

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    Collateral Damage and Remembrance in the Time of Serial Killers

    Collateral Damage and Remembrance in the Time of Serial Killers

    Courtney Lund O'Neil grew up hearing from her mother, a witness to the last of Gacy's abductions. Now, she's reinvestigated the crime from the perspective of the periphery.

    By Courtney Lund O'Neil | January 27, 2025

    Sherlockiana and Mutual Aid: This Week on the Lit Hub Podcast

    Sherlockiana and Mutual Aid: This Week on the Lit Hub Podcast

    Featuring Jonny Diamond and Olivia Rutigliano

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    Host Mortem: Cover Reveal and Interview!

    Host Mortem: Cover Reveal and Interview!

    Kevin Shinick, known for "Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego" and "Robot Chicken", on his upcoming graphic novel, in which two game show hosts solve cold cases

    By CrimeReads | January 24, 2025

    MWA Announces the 2025 Edgar Award Nominations

    MWA Announces the 2025 Edgar Award Nominations

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    Agatha Christie, Below the Equator

    Agatha Christie, Below the Equator

    A brief survey of Agatha Christie characters who hail from the Southern Hemisphere.

    By Naomi Kaye | January 24, 2025

    January's Best Psychological Thrillers

    January's Best Psychological Thrillers

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