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Sherlock Holmes, That Enigma We Know So Well

Sherlock Holmes, That Enigma We Know So Well

"I write Holmes as a character, and it’s startling how much I’ve had to make up."

By Laurie R. King | February 14, 2024

How an Unforgettable Trip to a Thai Resort Turned Into a Terrifying Thriller

How an Unforgettable Trip to a Thai Resort Turned Into a Terrifying Thriller

The island paradise Sara Ochs could never quite forget.

By Sara Ochs | February 14, 2024

Hold That Train! Writing a Sliding-Doors Thriller

Hold That Train! Writing a Sliding-Doors Thriller

Kit Frick on the movie that introduced us to the 'sliding-doors moment' and how it all translates to mystery.

By Kit Frick | February 14, 2024

The Best Psychological Thrillers of February 2024

The Best Psychological Thrillers of February 2024

Equestrian fortune tellers, murderous Bookstagrammers, ill-fated reunions, and exploitative tabloid reporters

By Molly Odintz | February 13, 2024

The Attempted Assassination of Charlie Chaplin

The Attempted Assassination of Charlie Chaplin

A group of young Naval officers wanted to force Japan into a war with America. Their plan: kill Hollywood's biggest star.

By Ronald Drabkin | February 13, 2024

6 Books That Elevate the Serial Killer Thriller

6 Books That Elevate the Serial Killer Thriller

Erin Young explores a dark genre with a strong literary tradition.

By Erin Young | February 13, 2024

Best Reviewed
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The Gangsters and the Star

By Casey Sherman | February 13, 2024

Breanne McIvor on Beauty, Romance, and the Borderlands of Literature and Crime

By Aya de Leon | February 12, 2024

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

By CrimeReads | February 12, 2024

The Importance of Humor in Crime Fiction

The Importance of Humor in Crime Fiction

"We need the warmth. There has to be somewhere for readers to turn when it’s cold."

By E.A. Aymar | February 12, 2024

On the All-Female Shoplifting Gang Who Reigned Supreme in Turn-of-the-Century London

On the All-Female Shoplifting Gang Who Reigned Supreme in Turn-of-the-Century London

"I was completely captivated by the history of this all-female crime syndicate..."

By Heather Webb | February 12, 2024

<em>Lisa Frankenstein</em> is a Charming Comedy, Even If It's Missing Some Parts

Lisa Frankenstein is a Charming Comedy, Even If It's Missing Some Parts

Olivia Rutigliano on Diablo Cody and Zelda Williams's 80s-throwback, Mary-Shelley-indebted, high-school zom-com

By Olivia Rutigliano | February 9, 2024

15 Horror Novels to Look Out For in 2024

15 Horror Novels to Look Out For in 2024

Slashers, serial killers, supernatural entities, and splatterpunk!

By Molly Odintz | February 9, 2024

How the Research for a New Novel Completely Shifted One Author's Way of Thinking

How the Research for a New Novel Completely Shifted One Author's Way of Thinking

Allison Brennan needed to get a plot point right. But the research soon changed her perspective on the homelessness crisis.

By Allison Brennan | February 9, 2024

Nick Petrie on the Best Boundary Pushing Novels in Beloved Mystery Series

Nick Petrie on the Best Boundary Pushing Novels in Beloved Mystery Series

Long-running mystery series require certain rules. Sometimes, the authors of those books want to break their own rules.

By Nick Petrie | February 9, 2024

How “True Detective” Is Evolving into Something New

How “True Detective” Is Evolving into Something New

In "Night Country," the standout series is embracing the supernatural side of its noir legacy.

By Nick Kolakowski | February 9, 2024

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