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7 Great Crime Novels with First Person Narrators

7 Great Crime Novels with First Person Narrators

Scott Blackburn on the intimacy, the excitement, and the potential for deceit that only a good first person narrator can conjure up.

By Scott Blackburn | June 20, 2022

The Enduring Appeal of the Female Amateur Sleuth

The Enduring Appeal of the Female Amateur Sleuth

"[T]he most singular characteristic that female amateur sleuths share is sheer persistence..."

By Amy Pershing | June 20, 2022

Javier Cercas and The Art of the Back Story

Javier Cercas and The Art of the Back Story

With the launch of a new detective series, the enigmatic Spanish author begins a new chapter.

By Paul French | June 17, 2022

Which International Thriller Should You Binge This Weekend?

Which International Thriller Should You Binge This Weekend?

Do you want to see British people solving mysteries in the south of France or the hills of Italy?

By Dwyer Murphy | June 17, 2022

Unusual and Iconic Tales of Intentional Poisonings

Unusual and Iconic Tales of Intentional Poisonings

Kate Khavari on the long and sordid history of murder by poison

By Kate Khavari | June 17, 2022

In Praise of Nancy Drew – And the Women in Mystery Who Save Themselves

In Praise of Nancy Drew – And the Women in Mystery Who Save Themselves

Tracy Gardner on a lifelong passion for strong women and mystery fiction

By Tracy Gardner | June 17, 2022

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

Want to Write a Great Mystery? Read a Great Romance.

By Mindy Carlson | June 16, 2022

Summer Fiction Preview:
19 YA Novels Perfect For Mystery and Thriller Fans

By Molly Odintz | June 16, 2022

The Story of Lee Marvin, Gene Hackman, and Quite Possibly the Strangest American Crime Film of the 1970s

By Andrew Nette | June 16, 2022

My First Thriller: Steven James

My First Thriller: Steven James

How the bestselling author moves between serial killer novels and Sunday school stories.

By Rick Pullen | June 16, 2022

An exclusive first look at the new Netflix true crime documentary, <em>Girl in the Picture</em>

An exclusive first look at the new Netflix true crime documentary, Girl in the Picture

A new investigation into the woman known as Sharon Marshall.

By CrimeReads | June 15, 2022

Hugh Ryan on the Queer History of a Forgotten New York City Prison

Hugh Ryan on the Queer History of a Forgotten New York City Prison

"Some of the incarcerated folks could see the Stonewall Inn, and could see the uprising...there was a riot in the prison that night."

By James Polchin | June 15, 2022

The Constellation of Possibilities: An Approach to Writing Historical Fiction

The Constellation of Possibilities: An Approach to Writing Historical Fiction

Matt Bondurant on a natural disaster, a discovered photograph, and the craft exercise that followed.

By Matt Bondurant | June 15, 2022

5 Psychological Thrillers You Should Read This Month: June 2022

5 Psychological Thrillers You Should Read This Month: June 2022

Featuring new books from Elly Griffiths, Katie Gutierrez, David Koepp, and more.

By Lisa Levy | June 15, 2022

A Real Desire to Write Fake Lawyers

A Real Desire to Write Fake Lawyers

Joey Hartstone always thought he wanted to be a lawyer. But maybe just wanted to be a lawyer in a story.

By Joey Hartstone | June 15, 2022

Ten Books Perfect for Fans of <em>Sex and the City</em>

Ten Books Perfect for Fans of Sex and the City

These novels capture New York City in all its filth and glory.

By Jane L. Rosen | June 15, 2022

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