Five Great Novels Inspired by Real-Life Crimes

Five Great Novels Inspired by Real-Life Crimes

Vanessa Cuti on books that blur the lines between fact and fiction.

By Vanessa Cuti | April 28, 2023

The ‘Bogus Priest’ and the Murdered President

The ‘Bogus Priest’ and the Murdered President

The infamous con man who managed escape after escape and whose strange course intersected with a President's rapid decline.

By Dean Jobb | April 28, 2023

Erik Rebain On Nathan Leopold, 99 Years After His Infamous Crime

Erik Rebain On Nathan Leopold, 99 Years After His Infamous Crime

Jill Dearman interviews the author of a new book on the haunting murder case that still resonates today.

By Jill Dearman | April 28, 2023

The Terror in The Mirror: On Family, Legacy, and Hauntings

The Terror in The Mirror: On Family, Legacy, and Hauntings

"So many times we are not in control of our own narrative."

By V. Castro | April 28, 2023

Lindsay Hunter On Characters, Agency, and Desire

Lindsay Hunter On Characters, Agency, and Desire

Read an interview with the author and see the gorgeous new cover of Hunter's new novel, Hot Springs Drive

By Molly Odintz | April 27, 2023

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: A Roundtable Discussion with the Edgar Nominees

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: A Roundtable Discussion with the Edgar Nominees

Crime writers discuss craft, classics, and the best writing advice they ever received.

By Molly Odintz | April 27, 2023

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A Heady Mix of Science and Religion: On Setting a Novel Amidst The Early 19th Century's Contradictions

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By Molly Odintz | April 26, 2023

Five Great Suspense Novels Set in the Entertainment World

Five Great Suspense Novels Set in the Entertainment World

Big egos, big money, and clashing obsessions.

By Joshilyn Jackson | April 26, 2023

Cozies that Bloom in the Spring

Cozies that Bloom in the Spring

A look at six flower-themed cozy mysteries and the arrangements they inspire.

By Ginger Bolton | April 26, 2023

The Lure of the Bookshop Setting

The Lure of the Bookshop Setting

A look at the many charming cozies that feature bookstores and booksellers prominently.

By Ellery Adams | April 26, 2023

Dennis Lehane on Boston, Busing, and the Summer of '74

Dennis Lehane on Boston, Busing, and the Summer of '74

In his new novel, Lehane reckons with the city's trauma.

By Dwyer Murphy | April 25, 2023

Elly Griffiths on Knowing When to Say Goodbye

Elly Griffiths on Knowing When to Say Goodbye

In bringing her own long-running series to an end, Griffiths reflects on how other authors have done it.

By Elly Griffiths | April 25, 2023

Dangerous Affairs in Literature

Dangerous Affairs in Literature

"Affairs don’t just happen in a bubble. Choices lead to more choices lead to more choices."

By Zhanna Slor | April 25, 2023

Technology, Magic, and How Your Word Lights a Candle

Technology, Magic, and How Your Word Lights a Candle

Or, how to write about magic in a modern setting.

By Kat Howard | April 25, 2023

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