8 Books about Women Keeping Secrets

8 Books about Women Keeping Secrets

"The thing about secrets—especially in novels—is that they always come out eventually..."

By Midge Raymond | December 2, 2024

Finish Out the Year with These Five International Thrillers

Finish Out the Year with These Five International Thrillers

French noir, a Mexican historical epic, a Chilean psychological thriller, and more

By Molly Odintz | November 29, 2024

Alan Bradley and Olivia Rutigliano talk about creating characters, the joys of writing, and if Sherlock Holmes was a woman

Alan Bradley and Olivia Rutigliano talk about creating characters, the joys of writing, and if Sherlock Holmes was a woman

Our editor sits down with the legendary author of the Flavia de Luce books, of which there is finally a brand-new one.

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 27, 2024

A Heady Blend of Murder and the Supernatural: Rediscovering John Dickson Carr's <em>He Who Whispers</em>

A Heady Blend of Murder and the Supernatural: Rediscovering John Dickson Carr's He Who Whispers

Martin Edwards on a 1946 novel that demands new readership

By Martin Edwards | November 27, 2024

Shelley Burr on Small Town Mystery and Australian Crime Fiction

Shelley Burr on Small Town Mystery and Australian Crime Fiction

An interview with the author of 'Murder Town'

By Peter Handel | November 27, 2024

The Most Dangerous Locked Room of All? Space!

The Most Dangerous Locked Room of All? Space!

Five reasons to take the traditional locked-room mystery to the stars

By Lauren A. Forry | November 27, 2024

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The Beat Goes On: Michael Connelly on Words, Writers & 'The Waiting'

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5 New Books Coming Out This Week

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Digging Deep, Staying with It: James Sallis on Writing, Reality, and the Danger of Creative Work

Digging Deep, Staying with It: James Sallis on Writing, Reality, and the Danger of Creative Work

A new collection spans the career of a modern master.

By Nick Kolakowski | November 25, 2024

The 5 Most Chilling Sherlock Holmes Stories That Are Not 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'

The 5 Most Chilling Sherlock Holmes Stories That Are Not 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'

These classic stories of the world’s greatest detective are wrapped in fear and foreboding. No spoilers!

By Ryan Britt | November 25, 2024

7 of Fantasy Fiction's Best Criminals

7 of Fantasy Fiction's Best Criminals

W.R. Gorman on fantasy's great criminals and villains.

By W.R. Gorman | November 25, 2024

Just How Popular were Victorian

Just How Popular were Victorian "Lady Detective" Characters?

Olivia Rutigliano does a deep dive into a surprisingly important literary figure

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 22, 2024

How 'Outer Banks' Became the New Generation's Hardy Boys

How 'Outer Banks' Became the New Generation's Hardy Boys

The teen adventure series leans into a rich literary tradition.

By Keith Roysdon | November 22, 2024

Maddie Day on Crafting Distinctive Settings for Cozy Mysteries

Maddie Day on Crafting Distinctive Settings for Cozy Mysteries

Readers follow cozy series for the characters and the community—and setting is an integral part of that sense of character

By Maddie Day | November 22, 2024

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