Warren G. Harding: 100 Years Since the Death of a President Straight Out of a Coen Brothers' Movie

Warren G. Harding: 100 Years Since the Death of a President Straight Out of a Coen Brothers' Movie

Did the Harding Administration's rampant corruption and incompetency pave the way for a new century of politics?

By Zack Budryk | January 23, 2023

Murder, Mystery, and Midwestern Noir

Murder, Mystery, and Midwestern Noir

'Midwestern Noir is what happens when you take all the elements of Nordic Noir and plant them in what even midwesterners refer to as "the middle of nowhere."'

By Hannah Morrissey | January 23, 2023

Which Bank Heist Crew Is the Best Fit For You?

Which Bank Heist Crew Is the Best Fit For You?

Before joining a bank heist gang, it's important to coldly evaluate their leader, their goals, and your own ability to drive stick shift.

By Dwyer Murphy | January 20, 2023

The Best International Crime Novels Coming Out This January

The Best International Crime Novels Coming Out This January

New books from Jane Harper, Christoffer Carlsson, Deepti Kapoor, and more.

By CrimeReads | January 20, 2023

The Best Killer Dolls and Puppets in Books

The Best Killer Dolls and Puppets in Books

Grady Hendrix on one of literature's most disturbing traditions.

By Grady Hendrix | January 20, 2023

MWA Announces the 2023 Edgar Award Nominations

MWA Announces the 2023 Edgar Award Nominations

Commemorating a year full of excellent crime and mystery stories

By CrimeReads | January 19, 2023

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  • Stations
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  • Gloria Don't Speak
  • The Heights
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The Best Debut Novels Coming Out in January

By CrimeReads | January 19, 2023

Karen Pirie is a Moody, Reflective Series About the Power of Moments in Time

By Alexis Gunderson | January 19, 2023

How Stephen King Made Me and Saved Me

By J.H. Markert | January 19, 2023

How Fine Art Has Become a Tool for the Bad Guys

How Fine Art Has Become a Tool for the Bad Guys

Victoria Houston on the many ways fine art has gotten itself mixed up with modern crime.

By Victoria Houston | January 18, 2023

Does Historical Accuracy Matter in Historical Fiction?

Does Historical Accuracy Matter in Historical Fiction?

With fiction, the answers are never quite so simple.

By Mark Ellis | January 18, 2023

North Atlantic Noir

North Atlantic Noir

Dark novels from both sides of the pond.

By Samuel Martin | January 18, 2023

Colin Cotterill Is on a Mission to Write Something That Will Make You Shout with Glee

Colin Cotterill Is on a Mission to Write Something That Will Make You Shout with Glee

The crime writer's circuitous journey from cinemas to educational sitcoms in Thailand to crime novels.

By Colin Cotterill | January 18, 2023

Lawful Lawlessness: The Rules for Writing Crime Fiction

Lawful Lawlessness: The Rules for Writing Crime Fiction

(And Which of Your Favorite Authors Break Them)

By Benjamin Stevenson | January 17, 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 | January 17, 2023

The Art of Stories Within Stories

The Art of Stories Within Stories

Ana Reyes on the long and illustrious tradition of embedded narratives.

By Ana Reyes | January 17, 2023

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