Maxie Dara on Bringing Humor to Her Debut Mystery

Maxie Dara on Bringing Humor to Her Debut Mystery

"Death is scary, and fear is powerful, but laughter can weaken that power just a little..."

By Maxie Dara | October 11, 2024

Matt Murphy on His Life as a Homicide Prosecutor

Matt Murphy on His Life as a Homicide Prosecutor

In a new memoir, Murphy reflects on his career with the Orange County District Attorney.

By John B. Valeri | October 11, 2024

A Murder of Ladies MacBeth

A Murder of Ladies MacBeth

Four New and Upcoming Novels Featuring the Much-Maligned Character

By Molly Odintz | October 10, 2024

A Brief History of the Rise of Horror in 19th Century America

A Brief History of the Rise of Horror in 19th Century America

Gaslights and Shadows

By Jeremy Dauber | October 10, 2024

There Will be Blood: The Potent Blend of Westerns & Horror

There Will be Blood: The Potent Blend of Westerns & Horror

"There are so many things about the frontier era or the wild west that lend themselves to horror and thriller stories."

By Lish McBride | October 10, 2024

The Best (and Most Cynical) Fixers in Fiction

The Best (and Most Cynical) Fixers in Fiction

"The Fixer operates from the shadows, seeing the whole board twelve moves deep"

By Matthew FitzSimmons | October 10, 2024

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Writing About Childhood in Crime Fiction

By Julia Dahl | October 10, 2024

On "Shouting Fire in a Crowded Theater"

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 9, 2024

Dads, Domestic Suspense, and Overlooking the Sins of Our Children

By Jason Rekulak | October 9, 2024

Robert Dugoni on a Life of Writing

Robert Dugoni on a Life of Writing

The bestselling author recounts the roller coaster at the beginning of his career and lessons learned along the way.

By Rick Pullen | October 9, 2024

The Best Medieval Crime Novels

The Best Medieval Crime Novels

In which Anna Rasche, author of The Stone Witch of Florence, muses on those diverse qualities which make the Middle Ages an excellent setting for criminal tales, and humbly offers her favorite titles in this genre.

By Anna Rasche | October 8, 2024

How Teaching – and the Return of Students Post-Pandemic – Inspired Sarah Sawyer to Write a Mystery

How Teaching – and the Return of Students Post-Pandemic – Inspired Sarah Sawyer to Write a Mystery

"Slowly, they returned to campus, and although I was much busier, I could feel my creative energy and curiosity return."

By Sarah Sawyer | October 8, 2024

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

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