Queen of the Supermarket

Queen of the Supermarket

Michael Gonzales remembers the long cultural heyday of the supermarket and why his family gladly worshipped there.

By Michael Gonzales | November 21, 2023

Why New Zealand Noir?

Why New Zealand Noir?

Nalini Singh makes the case for New Zealand's place atop the world of mystery and thrillers.

By Nalini Singh | November 21, 2023

Five Books With Righteous Female Rage

Five Books With Righteous Female Rage

Exploring the Good for Her subgenre: a sampling of vigilantes, serial killers, and women who are just plain fed up.

By Katherine A. Olson | November 21, 2023

5 New Books Coming Out This Week

5 New Books Coming Out This Week

New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.

By CrimeReads | November 20, 2023

There’s Nothing Better Than A Good Bad Guy

There’s Nothing Better Than A Good Bad Guy

Why villains must be the protagonists of their own story.

By Tim Maleeny | November 20, 2023

Cozy Mysteries to Add to Your Christmas Stocking

Cozy Mysteries to Add to Your Christmas Stocking

These cozies are full of holiday cheer

By Sherry Lynn | November 20, 2023

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By Olivia Rutigliano | November 17, 2023

On the Bizarre Relationship Between Lee Harvey Oswald and his Mother

By Deanne Stillman | November 17, 2023

From Academic to Crime Writer

By H. N. Hirsch | November 17, 2023

Romance and Love Triangles in Cozy Mysteries

Romance and Love Triangles in Cozy Mysteries

Christina Romeril with a look at some sleuthers and their love interests.

By Christina Romeril | November 17, 2023

A List of Jewish Crime Thrillers

A List of Jewish Crime Thrillers

It's a short list, but it's a good list!

By Lee Matthew Goldberg | November 17, 2023

How Max Marshall Wrote a College Fraternity Crime Epic

How Max Marshall Wrote a College Fraternity Crime Epic

Marshall's new nonfiction book 'Among the Bros' explores a world of privilege, excess, drugs, and murder.

By Kevin Canfield | November 16, 2023

1987: The Thrilling-est Year in Hollywood History

1987: The Thrilling-est Year in Hollywood History

Michael Ledwidge makes the case for 1987 as the crowning achievement of Hollywood movie-making.

By Michael Ledwidge | November 16, 2023

My First Thriller: Joseph Finder

My First Thriller: Joseph Finder

How one bestselling author rode the literary roller coaster through rejections and into a career.

By Rick Pullen | November 16, 2023

Thrillers Where Natural Disaster Looms Large

Thrillers Where Natural Disaster Looms Large

"[I]n terms of sheer drama and deadliness Nature outdoes even the brassiest dame..."

By Gwen Florio | November 16, 2023

Kenneth Branagh and De-Poiroting Hercule Poirot

Kenneth Branagh and De-Poiroting Hercule Poirot

Frank Falisi reflects on the launching of a new detective franchise with an old-hat protagonist.

By Frank Falisi | November 15, 2023

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