The Backlist: C.J. Tudor on the Wild, Inventive Noirs of Michael Marshall Smith

The Backlist: C.J. Tudor on the Wild, Inventive Noirs of Michael Marshall Smith

C.J. Tudor and Polly Stewart revisit Michael Marshall Smith's 'Spares'

By Polly Stewart | May 2, 2024

How a Murder Trial Exposed a Small Town's Growing Division

How a Murder Trial Exposed a Small Town's Growing Division

Sean Patrick Cooper was first drawn to the story of a man defending the tradition of hand fishing. Soon, he was investigating a murder.

By Sean Patrick Cooper | May 2, 2024

The Golden Age of Australian Crime and Mystery TV Continues

The Golden Age of Australian Crime and Mystery TV Continues

Six Australian (and one Kiwi) crime shows for your bingewatching pleasure.

By Alexis Gunderson | May 1, 2024

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: The Future of Crime Writing

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: The Future of Crime Writing

"Everything's important, everything's on the table, and everything's fair game."

By Molly Odintz | May 1, 2024

The Rare Entertainments of E.C.R. Lorac's <em>Death of an Author</em>

The Rare Entertainments of E.C.R. Lorac's Death of an Author

Appreciating an unusual standalone from a Golden Age writer better known for her series

By Martin Edwards | May 1, 2024

The Exploits and Exploitation of Indian Street Magic, Jadoo

The Exploits and Exploitation of Indian Street Magic, Jadoo

Harini Nagendra on the tradition of Jadoo and its complex relationship with Western magic

By Harini Nagendra | May 1, 2024

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Mark Woodworth: How a Missouri Teenager Ended up in Prison for a Shocking Murder in a Small Town

Mark Woodworth: How a Missouri Teenager Ended up in Prison for a Shocking Murder in a Small Town

And why one attorney believed he was innocent.

By Sean Patrick Cooper | April 30, 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.

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What a Series of Killings in Rural Georgia Revealed About Early 20th-Century America

What a Series of Killings in Rural Georgia Revealed About Early 20th-Century America

Earl Swift on the Continuing Regime of Racial Terror in the Post-Civil War American South

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The Author as Protagonist

The Author as Protagonist

Why are so many fictional writers solving crimes in detective novels?

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The Three Types of Detective Duos You Find in Historical Mysteries

The Three Types of Detective Duos You Find in Historical Mysteries

And where do your cats fits in all this?

By Katie Tietjen | April 27, 2024

On the Invention of M. Dupin

On the Invention of M. Dupin

A transcript from Olivia Rutigliano's talk on Poe and detective fiction at New York University Law School's Poe Room Event

By Olivia Rutigliano | April 26, 2024

The Best Reviewed Books of the Month: April 2024

The Best Reviewed Books of the Month: April 2024

Featuring a new biography of Ian Fleming and the latest releases from Don Winslow, Dervla McTiernan, and more.

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