The Discovery of 'Wind Sprints,' the Lost Ralph Dennis Novel

The Discovery of 'Wind Sprints,' the Lost Ralph Dennis Novel

A newly discovered manuscript may be the key to understanding the influential author and his work.

By Lee Goldberg | December 15, 2023

10 Things We Learned in 20 Years of Writing Mysteries

10 Things We Learned in 20 Years of Writing Mysteries

Or, how to write cozies, from those who know them best.

By Cleo Coyle | December 14, 2023

The Best Espionage Novels of 2023

The Best Espionage Novels of 2023

Featuring spy stories from Anna Pitoniak, Javier Marías, Alma Katsu, and more.

By CrimeReads | December 14, 2023

The Seeds of a Pharmaceutical Thriller: A Conversation Between Co-Authors

The Seeds of a Pharmaceutical Thriller: A Conversation Between Co-Authors

Bestselling author Thomas Locke confides to his young co-author about the all-too-real inspiration behind their new pharmaceutical thriller, 'Roulette'.  

By Thomas Locke and Jyoti Guptara | December 14, 2023

What Makes a Novel Unique? On Retellings and Plagiarism

What Makes a Novel Unique? On Retellings and Plagiarism

Jillian Cantor looks at the ways we borrow from others, and contemplates the uncomfortable proximity between stealing and honoring

By Jillian Cantor | December 14, 2023

<em>Mr. Monk's Last Case</em> is a Sweet and Thoughtful Return to the Classic Series

Mr. Monk's Last Case is a Sweet and Thoughtful Return to the Classic Series

Olivia Rutigliano on the new movie, now streaming on Peacock.

By Olivia Rutigliano | December 13, 2023

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The Best Young Adult Mysteries, Thrillers, and Horror Novels of 2023

The Best Young Adult Mysteries, Thrillers, and Horror Novels of 2023

Locked-room escapades, heavy-hitting social justice noirs, and plenty of high-concept horror

By Molly Odintz | December 12, 2023

Historical Mysteries Set in Early America

Historical Mysteries Set in Early America

Other eras get the glamour, but early America was full of intrigue, and these novelists have taken great advantage.

By Mollie Ann Cox | December 12, 2023

Fictional Versus Real Settings: A Writer's Dilemma

Fictional Versus Real Settings: A Writer's Dilemma

Whether your story is set in the urban northeast or a western wilderness, the question still arises.

By Claire Kells | December 12, 2023

The Many Words for Yakuza

The Many Words for Yakuza

Jake Adelstein breaks down the many terms used to signify membership in one of Japan's elite underworld societies.

By Jake Adelstein | December 11, 2023

Peril in Paradise: A List Of Thrillers In Which Bad Things Happen In Beautiful Places

Peril in Paradise: A List Of Thrillers In Which Bad Things Happen In Beautiful Places

"This tantalizing juxtaposition makes for thrilling, nail-biting tension"

By Annelise Ryan | December 11, 2023

'UNSUB' Is Mostly Forgotten, But It Launched a New Era of Crime Procedurals

'UNSUB' Is Mostly Forgotten, But It Launched a New Era of Crime Procedurals

A look back at a pioneering ‘scientific’ investigative show

By Keith Roysdon | December 11, 2023

The Best Debut Novels of 2023

The Best Debut Novels of 2023

Featuring books from Clémence Michallon, Ana Reyes, Michael Bennett, and more.

By CrimeReads | December 11, 2023

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