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    How Arthur Conan Doyle Was Duped By Some of the Victorian World's Most Obvious Hoaxes

    How Arthur Conan Doyle Was Duped By Some of the Victorian World's Most Obvious Hoaxes

    The creator of Sherlock Holmes famously wanted to believe in the supernatural world. That desire led him down some strange paths.

    By Katie Spalding | May 18, 2023

    Best Female Buddy Stories (aka, Can I Get a Side of Womance With That?)

    Best Female Buddy Stories (aka, Can I Get a Side of Womance With That?)

    "The way that Jen and Judy support each other through everything—including more manslaughter—is truly inspiring."

    By Michelle Gagnon | May 18, 2023

    The Backlist: Revisiting Ethel Lina White's 'The Lady Vanishes' with Andrea Bartz

    The Backlist: Revisiting Ethel Lina White's 'The Lady Vanishes' with Andrea Bartz

    Polly Stewart is in discussion with today's top crime writers, returning to some of their favorite books.

    By Polly Stewart | May 17, 2023

    Memphis Man: Cadillac Riding With Isaac Hayes

    Memphis Man: Cadillac Riding With Isaac Hayes

    Michael Gonzales remembers his trip around Memphis with the soul legend.

    By Michael Gonzales | May 17, 2023

    7 Great Espionage Films Set During WWII

    7 Great Espionage Films Set During WWII

    Ashley Weaver looks at "stories of spycraft and undercover derring-do"

    By Ashley Weaver | May 17, 2023

    Reimagining the Scarlet Pimpernel

    Reimagining the Scarlet Pimpernel

    Updating a classic tale of derring-do for the 21st century.

    By Genevieve Cogman | May 17, 2023

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    7 Fabulous Crime Novels and the Craft Lessons They Drive Home

    By Kate White | May 16, 2023

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    Murder or Divorce? The Sociopath’s Dilemma

    Murder or Divorce? The Sociopath’s Dilemma

    "The [sociopath's] downfall is his wife. If she challenges or crosses him, he withdraws in smoldering rage and then erupts into violence."

    By Stephanie Kane | May 16, 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.

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    The Crime Stories of Kabul: From the Paris of Central Asia to Kingdom of Chaos

    The Crime Stories of Kabul: From the Paris of Central Asia to Kingdom of Chaos

    Espionage and mystery in Afghanistan's capital.

    By Paul French | May 15, 2023

    For Today's Crime Novels, the Stakes Are High, Right from the First Sentence

    For Today's Crime Novels, the Stakes Are High, Right from the First Sentence

    Why it's so pivotal to grab your readers' attention with those opening lines.

    By Candice Fox | May 15, 2023

    To A Shark, Swimming Humans May Look Like Seal Meat From Below

    To A Shark, Swimming Humans May Look Like Seal Meat From Below

    But that's okay, because they still (probably) won't eat you.

    By Sarah Graves | May 15, 2023

    Time Is The Best Killer: 8 Taut Thrillers Set Over Three Days Or Less

    Time Is The Best Killer: 8 Taut Thrillers Set Over Three Days Or Less

    These novels make the most of their constricted time-frames

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    May's Best Psychological Thrillers

    From delicious to chilling, these new releases use the human psyche to great effect.

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