On The Ethics of Taking Writing Inspiration from True Crime

On The Ethics of Taking Writing Inspiration from True Crime

"How do we ensure we do not become titillating in our re-telling?...And how do we give killers a human face without glorifying them?"

By Victoria Selman | August 4, 2023

The Grifter in Popular Culture

The Grifter in Popular Culture

Sabine Durrant on why we're so consistently captivated by the tales of modern grifters and scammers.

By Sabine Durrant | August 3, 2023

Gothic vs. Horror: It's Time to Settle the Debate

Gothic vs. Horror: It's Time to Settle the Debate

"Horror’s main objective is to disturb the reader, to scare, and to repulse...Gothic is a gentle creep of dread."

By Shannon Morgan | August 3, 2023

9 Crime Novels About Stolen Children

9 Crime Novels About Stolen Children

These books explore a parent's worst nightmare, to chilling effect.

By Sarah Stewart Taylor | August 3, 2023

Five Books Exploring Twisted Mother/Daughter Relationships

Five Books Exploring Twisted Mother/Daughter Relationships

"A thin, jagged line separates maternal protection from unhealthy control."

By Sarah Pekkanen | August 3, 2023

Unlikely Investigative Teams in Crime Fiction

Unlikely Investigative Teams in Crime Fiction

Detectives, sleuths, and implausible duos of all stripes who find a way to make it work.

By Mindy Mejia | August 2, 2023

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M. W. Craven On The Subtle Charms of Snakes

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Lynn Hightower on Writing A Heroine with Hearing Loss

Lynn Hightower on Writing A Heroine with Hearing Loss

"It was going to be blatantly obvious that I knew exactly what hearing loss is like, because I live it."

By Lynn Hightower | August 2, 2023

Peter Heller: My Mother the Gumshoe

Peter Heller: My Mother the Gumshoe

The author remembers his mother, the private investigator, and the first case she took on in the wilds of Connecticut.

By Peter Heller | August 1, 2023

10 New Crime Novels You Should Read in August

10 New Crime Novels You Should Read in August

Featuring new books by Naomi Hirahara, David Joy, Denise Mina, and more.

By CrimeReads | August 1, 2023

The American Indian Code Talkers Who Helped Revolutionize Cryptography and Win WWII

The American Indian Code Talkers Who Helped Revolutionize Cryptography and Win WWII

After centuries of oppression, they developed the codes that couldn't be cracked.

By Sinclair McKay | August 1, 2023

How Megan Davis Went From Whistleblower to Crime Novelist

How Megan Davis Went From Whistleblower to Crime Novelist

"The best crime stories come from insiders, but as we know from crime fiction, being an insider is a dangerous game."

By Megan Davis | August 1, 2023

Killer Chemistry: When Lovers Turn into Murderers

Killer Chemistry: When Lovers Turn into Murderers

"[F]alling in love can expose the sometimes thin line between romantic coupling and murderous complicity."

By L.R. Dorn | August 1, 2023

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 | July 31, 2023

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