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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

Crime Scenes from a Marriage: On <em>Mr. and Mrs. Smith</em>

Crime Scenes from a Marriage: On Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Donald Glover and Francesca Sloane’s take on the espionage rom-com conceit is all spies, lies, and compromise.

By Justin Hairston | February 8, 2024

Drama King: Hake Talbot and the Art of the Impossible

Drama King: Hake Talbot and the Art of the Impossible

Appreciating two cleverly deceptive tales by mystery's greatest showman

By Curtis Evans | February 8, 2024

Laurie R. King: A Crime Reader’s Guide to the Classics

Laurie R. King: A Crime Reader’s Guide to the Classics

The Mary Russell series is beloved by readers the world over. But just how did this extraordinary character come about?

By Neil Nyren | February 8, 2024

Killing Your Characters Is Traumatic: And It Should Be

Killing Your Characters Is Traumatic: And It Should Be

“You will have to do it over and over again, and it will never, ever become less fraught. In fact, it shouldn’t.”

By Karen Outen | February 7, 2024

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Literary Works In Which Crimes are a Means to Understanding Complexity

By Megan Nolan | February 7, 2024

The 1931 Murder That Foretold a New Era of Crime and Corruption in New York City

By Michael Wolraich | February 7, 2024

The Bloody Rivalry That Led to the Fall of Democracy in Athens

By Matt Gatton | February 7, 2024

What Does It Mean to Write a Feminist Home Invasion Thriller?

What Does It Mean to Write a Feminist Home Invasion Thriller?

Tracy Sierra on plunging her everywoman into an action movie scenario

By Tracy Sierra | February 6, 2024

Writing with a Mask: Language and Authenticity In Literature

Writing with a Mask: Language and Authenticity In Literature

On writing American characters realistically when English is your second language

By Teresa Dovalpage | February 6, 2024

When Churchill Went to San Simeon

When Churchill Went to San Simeon

The visit to Hearst's castle was an important stop on a tour to woo American media–and American money.

By Cita Stelzer | February 6, 2024

Anna Motz on the Taboo of Female Violence

Anna Motz on the Taboo of Female Violence

"Our state of ignorance and denial about female violence is one that does harm to both its perpetrators and its victims."

By Anna Motz | February 6, 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 | February 5, 2024

Ivar Leon Menger And Thomas Scholz Talk Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Thrillers

Ivar Leon Menger And Thomas Scholz Talk Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Thrillers

Menger is a writer and filmmaker. Scholz is a literary critic and scholar. Both are fascinated by dark storytelling.

By Ivar Lee Menger and Thomas P. Scholtz | February 5, 2024

Chennai: Crime Writing in a South Indian Megalopolis

Chennai: Crime Writing in a South Indian Megalopolis

Crime and the City visits Chennai

By Paul French | February 5, 2024

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