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Hooked on Mysteries with Quirky Characters and Curious Careers

Hooked on Mysteries with Quirky Characters and Curious Careers

Gerri Lewis explains why an interesting job is so central to a good mystery story.

By Gerri Lewis | February 21, 2024

Six Scintillating Friends-to-Frenemies Thrillers

Six Scintillating Friends-to-Frenemies Thrillers

When the friendship going south is just the beginning …

By Leah Konen | February 20, 2024

9 Historical Mysteries That Have Been Adapted to Cinema

9 Historical Mysteries That Have Been Adapted to Cinema

Patrice McDonough picks a favorite adaptation for each decade of the past century

By Patrice McDonough | February 20, 2024

Fairy Tales Have Always Been Dark – Really Dark

Fairy Tales Have Always Been Dark – Really Dark

Samantha Larsen on the macabre origins of these little tales of morality and caution.

By Samantha Larsen | February 20, 2024

Why Do Former Lawyers So Often Turn to Writing?

Why Do Former Lawyers So Often Turn to Writing?

An ex-lawyer-turned-crime-writer on her many peers in the thriller world

By Suzie Miller | February 20, 2024

When The Suspense Comes From Our Climate Apocalypse

When The Suspense Comes From Our Climate Apocalypse

Sarah Ruiz-Grossman on five books that bring home the creeping devastation of our human-made environmental crisis.

By Sarah Ruiz-Grossman | February 19, 2024

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By CrimeReads | February 19, 2024

Bordeaux, City of Wine and Crime Fiction

By Paul French | February 19, 2024

From Baker Street to Baking Sleuths

By Gretchen Rue | February 19, 2024

It's Time To Rewatch the Blaxploitation Classic <em>Three The Hard Way</em>

It's Time To Rewatch the Blaxploitation Classic Three The Hard Way

The low-budget picture is over the top, highly entertaining, and looks great on the big screen

By Odie Henderson | February 16, 2024

The 1887 Murder of an “Unknown Woman” That May Have Inspired Carolyn Wells

The 1887 Murder of an “Unknown Woman” That May Have Inspired Carolyn Wells

Rebecca Rego Barry on the mystery maven's ouevre and the crime that started it all

By Rebecca Rego Barry | February 16, 2024

The Best Debut Novels Out This Month

The Best Debut Novels Out This Month

Featuring first novels from Sarah Ruiz-Grossman, Jenny Hollander, Kobby Ben Ben, and more.

By CrimeReads | February 16, 2024

Death Crowns: A Macabre Part of Death Folklore

Death Crowns: A Macabre Part of Death Folklore

Keith Roysdon on the mystery surrounding a sign of death often reported in Appalachian lore.

By Keith Roysdon | February 16, 2024

10 Actors Who Should Have Their Own Detective Shows

10 Actors Who Should Have Their Own Detective Shows

Lots of actors are playing detectives. We've got some ideas for future characters.

By Olivia Rutigliano | February 15, 2024

Six Novels with a Structure of their Own

Six Novels with a Structure of their Own

Edwin Hill on using story structure to play with perspective and slowly dole out truths

By Edwin Hill | February 15, 2024

YA Authors Kit Frick and Kara Thomas On Writing Their Debut Adult Thrillers

YA Authors Kit Frick and Kara Thomas On Writing Their Debut Adult Thrillers

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Crime Writing for Teens and Adults

By Kit Frick | February 15, 2024

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