Why Does the Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe's Death Still Haunt Us?

Why Does the Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe's Death Still Haunt Us?

Few American writers have been read so widely for so long. And for many, Poe's death is inextricable from his fiction.

By Mark Dawidziak | February 14, 2023

Why So Many Journalists Turn to Careers in Crime Fiction

Why So Many Journalists Turn to Careers in Crime Fiction

Michael Robotham on the journey from crime reporter to novelist

By Michael Robotham | February 14, 2023

Spouses with Secrets

Spouses with Secrets

How are so many criminals able to trick the people closest to them?

By Hank Phillippi Ryan | February 14, 2023

The Monastery of the Mind

The Monastery of the Mind

William Kotzwinkle could never become a monk. So he created one in crime fiction instead.

By William Kotzwinkle | February 14, 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 | February 13, 2023

The Strange Real-Life Mystery Behind Edgar Allan Poe's

The Strange Real-Life Mystery Behind Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat"

Fact meets fiction in Poe’s classic story of a murderer.

By Dean Jobb | February 13, 2023

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The Life and Legacy of James Ellroy

The Life and Legacy of James Ellroy

Steven Powell's new work on Ellroy is an ambitious biography and a fascinating glimpse into the mind of "the Demon Dog."

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5 Psychological Thrillers You Should Read This Month

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The Many Levels of Mystery: ‘Whodunnit?’ to ‘Whydunnit?’ and Beyond

The Many Levels of Mystery: ‘Whodunnit?’ to ‘Whydunnit?’ and Beyond

"There is mystery and then there is Mystery."

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Ice-Cold Winter Thrillers to Watch this Season

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Grab a blanket, pour yourself some whiskey, and watch dogged detectives and determined criminals chase each other through the snow

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Sympathy for the Specter

Sympathy for the Specter

Or, why ghosts should inspire more pity than fear.

By Johnny Compton | February 9, 2023

Can Detective Novels Withstand the <em>Moonlighting</em> Curse?

Can Detective Novels Withstand the Moonlighting Curse?

When courtship turns to commitment in long-running mystery series, how does an author keep the magic alive?

By Deborah Crombie | February 9, 2023

How Writing a Genderfluid Mystery Helped Me Understand Myself as Genderqueer

How Writing a Genderfluid Mystery Helped Me Understand Myself as Genderqueer

"It took a fictional character in a novel to allow a real part of myself to live and breathe."

By Jennifer Savran Kelly | February 9, 2023

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