Sun, Sand, and Sin: A Dive into Gulf Coast Noir

Sun, Sand, and Sin: A Dive into Gulf Coast Noir

Crime fiction serves as a method for understanding the consequences of the past and the coming storms.

By Rachel Cochran | June 21, 2023

The End of the Soviet Union and The Rise of the Oligarchs

The End of the Soviet Union and The Rise of the Oligarchs

Long established gangsters and former government agents grappled for resources in the twilight of the 20th century.

By William Maz | June 21, 2023

Grady Hendrix and Riley Sager Talk Horror, Thrillers, and Craft

Grady Hendrix and Riley Sager Talk Horror, Thrillers, and Craft

They both agree: horror needs more sex scenes.

By Grady Hendrix and Riley Sager | June 20, 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 | June 20, 2023

The Western Gothic in Film, Music, and Literature: A Primer

The Western Gothic in Film, Music, and Literature: A Primer

"[A]rtists are here to remind us of the monsters—usually in human form—that lay wait across the plains and mountains and deserts."

By Jon Bassoff | June 20, 2023

Why Dating Is Like a Whodunnit

Why Dating Is Like a Whodunnit

"if I played my part right, with any luck, I could dodge the red herrings, and eventually meet my match..."

By L. M. Chilton | June 20, 2023

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Asteroid City is Wes Anderson's Metaphysical Masterpiece

By Olivia Rutigliano | June 16, 2023

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The Best International Crime Fiction of June

By Molly Odintz | June 16, 2023

The Danger of Adventure

The Danger of Adventure

"I wanted to capture the joy and excitement of exploring the natural world."

By Nicole Baart | June 16, 2023

Latinx Horror and Crime Fiction to Check Out in 2023

Latinx Horror and Crime Fiction to Check Out in 2023

There's an incredible new wave of horror and crime from Latin authors.

By Molly Odintz | June 15, 2023

The Private Investigator and the Hollywood Con Queen

The Private Investigator and the Hollywood Con Queen

Somebody was posing as a famous producer and luring people into myterious international projects—but why?

By Scott C. Johnson | June 15, 2023

Alison Gaylin on the Challenges of Bringing a Robert B. Parker PI into the Social Media Era

Alison Gaylin on the Challenges of Bringing a Robert B. Parker PI into the Social Media Era

How Sunny Randall got on Instagram

By Alison Gaylin | June 15, 2023

The Butcher, The Embezzler, and the Fall Guy

The Butcher, The Embezzler, and the Fall Guy

A strange story of greed, corruption, and the meat industry, from early 20th century Minnesota.

By Gretchen Eberhart Cherington | June 15, 2023

Three Pivotal, Villainous Heroines in Contemporary Literature

Three Pivotal, Villainous Heroines in Contemporary Literature

Mirinae Lee on characters presented in all their complexity

By Mirinae Lee | June 14, 2023

Unlikely Friendships in Crime Fiction

Unlikely Friendships in Crime Fiction

Opposites attract: but does that hold for friends, too?

By Robyn Harding | June 14, 2023

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