The Arizona Trunk Killer: On the 1932 Murders That Shocked the World

The Arizona Trunk Killer: On the 1932 Murders That Shocked the World

In 1932, Ruth Judd killed two of her friends and stuffed them inside a travel trunk. Why was it so hard to believe in her guilt?

By Laurie Notaro | October 8, 2024

The Sinister History of Medical Serial Killers

The Sinister History of Medical Serial Killers

Jaima Fixsen on writing a novel about medical practitioners turned murderers

By Jaima Fixsen | October 8, 2024

Seven Red Flags That Won’t Help You Avoid a Cult

Seven Red Flags That Won’t Help You Avoid a Cult

Because joining a cult is honestly very human and not at all weird...

By J. W. Ocker | October 7, 2024

Of Pedal Pubs and Panopticons

Of Pedal Pubs and Panopticons

Party buses (aka bar bikes, trolley taverns, pub cycles, etc.) are a menace to society. So why haven't they been banned?

By David James Keaton | October 7, 2024

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 | October 7, 2024

J.D. Salinger and <br>the Wounds of War

J.D. Salinger and
the Wounds of War

On trauma, literature, and the long shadows of WWII

By James R. Benn | October 7, 2024

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The Best Books to Read Once You've Binged Reacher

By Harry Hunsicker | October 7, 2024

Skipping School in The 400 Blows

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 4, 2024

M.L. Rio on the Connection Between Writing and Dreams

By M.L. Rio | October 4, 2024

5 Dark Academia Novels from the World of Dark Fantasy

5 Dark Academia Novels from the World of Dark Fantasy

Victory Witherkeigh on beloved sub-genre of the school novel.

By Victory Witherkeigh | October 4, 2024

7 James Bond Books Better Than Any of the Movies

7 James Bond Books Better Than Any of the Movies

These books will leave you shaken and stirred, and with a newfound appreciation for the world of 007.

By Ryan Britt | October 4, 2024

Inside the Yakuza's Growing Empire of Crime in Cambodia

Inside the Yakuza's Growing Empire of Crime in Cambodia

In 2011, Japan cracked down on organized crime. The Yakuza promptly relocated to the Cambodian seaside.

By Jake Adelstein | October 3, 2024

True Crime In Translation: A Reading List

True Crime In Translation: A Reading List

10 works from across the globe that explore the meaning of crime in society

By Molly Odintz | October 3, 2024

6 Books About the Perils of Memory Manipulation

6 Books About the Perils of Memory Manipulation

Margot Harrison on fiction where past and present are merged and transformed.

By Margot Harrison | October 3, 2024

How a News Story About a Man with Geckos in His Pants Prompted Rose Carlyle's New Thriller

How a News Story About a Man with Geckos in His Pants Prompted Rose Carlyle's New Thriller

The bestselling author was reading the news from her home country of New Zealand one day...

By Rose Carlyle | October 3, 2024

Was <em>Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde</em> Inspired by a Real Murder Case?

Was Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Inspired by a Real Murder Case?

Robert Louis Stevenson was acquainted with Eugène Chantrelle, a seemingly-upstanding teacher who later killed his wife.

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 2, 2024

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