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10 Underappreciated American Neo-Noirs of the Early 1970s

10 Underappreciated American Neo-Noirs of the Early 1970s

Andrew Nette on the birth of neo-noir and the films that deserve to come out from the shadow of the period's iconic masterpieces.

By Andrew Nette | July 26, 2022

The Search for the Funniest Crime Novel Ever Written

The Search for the Funniest Crime Novel Ever Written

Elmore Leonard, Donald E. Westlake, Patricia Highsmith (wait, Patricia Highsmith...?)—they can all make a claim for the title of funniest crime novelist. So how to choose a winner?

By Dwyer Murphy | July 26, 2022

Anarchism: Beauty and Terror in the 1890s

Anarchism: Beauty and Terror in the 1890s

"Anarchism was born from the ugliness of industrialization"

By Nev March | July 26, 2022

George Dawes Green On Southern Gothic Fiction, Savannah, and Dark Humor

George Dawes Green On Southern Gothic Fiction, Savannah, and Dark Humor

"I think you need a warped sense of humor that finds the darkest moments of life to be hilarious."

By Molly Odintz | July 26, 2022

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 | July 25, 2022

Meet the People Behind Some of Today's Best Small Publishers Specializing in Crime Fiction

Meet the People Behind Some of Today's Best Small Publishers Specializing in Crime Fiction

A roundtable discussion with publishers and editors from the most exciting independent presses in crime fiction.

By Lisa Levy | July 25, 2022

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

The Social Importance of the Tearoom

By Vicki Delany | July 25, 2022

Why Are Online Games So Addictive? Because They're Designed to Be.

By Lisa Black | July 25, 2022

On the Ultimate Paleness of
The Gray Man

By Olivia Rutigliano | July 22, 2022

<em>Nope</em> is a Masterclass on our Relationship to Entertainment

Nope is a Masterclass on our Relationship to Entertainment

Olivia Rutigliano on Jordan Peele's rich new sci-fi film.

By Olivia Rutigliano | July 22, 2022

8 Unconventional Coming-of-Age Horror Novels

8 Unconventional Coming-of-Age Horror Novels

"What about the other ages we go through/come to? Where are those coming-of-age tales?"

By Nat Cassidy | July 22, 2022

How Quinn Martin and His Crime Shows Came to Dominate 1970s TV

How Quinn Martin and His Crime Shows Came to Dominate 1970s TV

The prolific producer put his mark on crime TV—then Hollywood wouldn't let him do anything different..

By Keith Roysdon | July 22, 2022

Cheesy Murder: The Deadly Role of Cheese in Crime Fiction

Cheesy Murder: The Deadly Role of Cheese in Crime Fiction

Discover the dark side of fromage...

By Paula Munier | July 22, 2022

Fiona Barton's Favorite Thrillers Featuring Female Detectives

Fiona Barton's Favorite Thrillers Featuring Female Detectives

From Miss Marple to Manon Bradshaw, these women are constantly underestimated—and therein lies their greatest strength.

By Fiona Barton | July 22, 2022

Milton Propper: Scion and Imitator of the Golden Age Mystery, Pioneer of the Procedural

Milton Propper: Scion and Imitator of the Golden Age Mystery, Pioneer of the Procedural

Was Milton Propper's writing politically conservative, New Deal liberal, or simply in imitation of his peers?

By Curtis Evans | July 22, 2022

On The New Delhi Murders and the Indian True Crime Boom

On The New Delhi Murders and the Indian True Crime Boom

"Ultimately, they all arrive at the same conclusion – how well do you truly know what happens behind closed doors?"

By akankshasingh | July 22, 2022

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