Ace Atkins On Writing A Crime Novel Steeped in the Blues

Ace Atkins On Writing A Crime Novel Steeped in the Blues

"All that time listening to Vocalion records and reading ragged old Dell paperbacks would finally pay off."

By Ace Atkins | July 23, 2024

Unmasking the ’Ndrangheta,<br> the Most Powerful Crime Syndicate You’ve Never Heard Of

Unmasking the ’Ndrangheta,
the Most Powerful Crime Syndicate You’ve Never Heard Of

Juliet Grames on the insidious spread of an organized crime force.

By Juliet Grames | July 23, 2024

Unravelling the Mystery of Agatha Christie’s Country Retreat

Unravelling the Mystery of Agatha Christie’s Country Retreat

Christie called it "the loveliest place in the world.”

By Dean Jobb | July 22, 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 | July 22, 2024

Out of the Ashes: Meg Gardiner on Deadlines, Drama and Deviant Psychology

Out of the Ashes: Meg Gardiner on Deadlines, Drama and Deviant Psychology

After collaborating with Michael Mann on 'Heat 2', the author is back with a new installment in her UNSUB series.

By John B. Valeri | July 22, 2024

Is History Only For Historical Novels?

Is History Only For Historical Novels?

Five ways to use the past in contemporary crime fiction.

By Connie Berry | July 22, 2024

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  • Fallow
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  • The Newer World
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Remembering John Waters's true-crime satire Serial Mom

By Julia Sirmons | July 19, 2024

Memory, Subjectivity, and the Rashomon Effect

By Sarah Easter Collins | July 19, 2024

8 Thrillers and Horror Novels Set at Terrible Summer Camps

By Molly Odintz | July 19, 2024

The Critic Did It: Howard Spring Takes on The Detection Club

The Critic Did It: Howard Spring Takes on The Detection Club

When he included spoilers in one of his columns, Spring earned the enmity of an entire generation of crime novelists

By Curtis Evans | July 19, 2024

The Best Debut Novels of the Month: July 2024

The Best Debut Novels of the Month: July 2024

Featuring first novels from Jenna Satterthwaite, Sarah Brooks, Emily Dunlay, and more.

By Molly Odintz | July 18, 2024

The Rise of the Feminist Caper: A Reading List

The Rise of the Feminist Caper: A Reading List

"Capers—especially the feminist variety—have seen a boost in popularity in past years."

By Tess Amy | July 18, 2024

Psychological Thrillers In Which Houses Have Secrets Of Their Own

Psychological Thrillers In Which Houses Have Secrets Of Their Own

To turn a home into a character, you must first give it something to hide.

By Carinn Jade | July 18, 2024

Sarah Pearse On Crafting Atmospheric Suspense

Sarah Pearse On Crafting Atmospheric Suspense

"To effectively evoke an intense sense of atmosphere, I need to have spent a lot of time in the setting myself"

By Sarah Pearse | July 18, 2024

Sepia Model Murder, 1969: The Slaying of Bani Yelverton

Sepia Model Murder, 1969: The Slaying of Bani Yelverton

Michael Gonzales on the unsolved murder of a trailblazing model and New York City fixture.

By Michael Gonzales | July 17, 2024

The Backlist: Margot Douaihy and Polly Stewart Revisit Patricia Highsmith's 'Edith's Diary'

The Backlist: Margot Douaihy and Polly Stewart Revisit Patricia Highsmith's 'Edith's Diary'

Discussing Highsmith's classic of toxic suburbia

By Polly Stewart | July 17, 2024

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