Crime and the City: Ottawa

Crime and the City: Ottawa

Our world-wandering series visits a Canadian province known for political skulduggery

By Paul French | May 11, 2026

Dr. Gary Brown on <em>The Pitt</em>, Trauma, and Debuting a Medical Thriller at 76

Dr. Gary Brown on The Pitt, Trauma, and Debuting a Medical Thriller at 76

The author of Invisible Justice reflects on all-too-real violence in healthcare

By Gary Brown | May 11, 2026

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 | May 9, 2026

What's New To Streaming: May 8, 2026

What's New To Streaming: May 8, 2026

Featuring a classic literary adaptation that we all read in school and is still super unsettling.

By Radha Vatsal | May 8, 2026

The Best True Crime of the Month: May 2026

The Best True Crime of the Month: May 2026

Corrupt dynasties, psychedelic conmen, stolen children, architectural horrors, and a new history of the Manson murders

By CrimeReads | May 8, 2026

The Backlist: Reading Kem Nunn's Seminal 'Surf Noir' with Jordan Harper

The Backlist: Reading Kem Nunn's Seminal 'Surf Noir' with Jordan Harper

Jordan Harper and Polly Stewart discuss 'Tapping the Source'

By Polly Stewart | May 8, 2026

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Murky Murders: Shining a Light on the Facts of the Alex Murdaugh Case

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What to Watch Now, International Edition: Sirat (2025)

By Radha Vatsal | May 7, 2026

Charles Ardai on Noir, Comics, and the Ongoing Adventures of Hard Case Crime

By Alex Dueben | May 7, 2026

The Best Amateur Sleuths in Fiction, According to Uzma Jalaluddin

The Best Amateur Sleuths in Fiction, According to Uzma Jalaluddin

The author of Moonlight Murder recommends Susan Ryeland, Vish Puri, and others

By Uzma Jalaluddin | May 7, 2026

Aimee Pokwatka Never Thought She'd Write a Haunted House Novel. Then She Bought a Haunted House.

Aimee Pokwatka Never Thought She'd Write a Haunted House Novel. Then She Bought a Haunted House.

What happens when a novelist moves into a dream home, only to find it full of ghosts?

By Aimee Pokwatka | May 7, 2026

8 Cozy, Romantic, and Escapist Mystery Series

8 Cozy, Romantic, and Escapist Mystery Series

Jess Cannon recommends cozies and "ro-mysteries" by Vivien Chien, Mia Manansala, and others

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The Best Mysteries, Thrillers, and Crime Novels of May 2026

The Best Mysteries, Thrillers, and Crime Novels of May 2026

Featuring new works from Ilona Bannister, Vincent Yu, Sarah Gailey, Camilla Bruce, and more

By Molly Odintz | May 6, 2026

What Motherhood Taught L.M. Kemp About Espionage

What Motherhood Taught L.M. Kemp About Espionage

The author of I, Spy shares how medical uncertainty shaped her new novel

By L.M. Kemp | May 6, 2026

How Being a Mediocre Scientist Made Vincent Yu a Better Novelist

How Being a Mediocre Scientist Made Vincent Yu a Better Novelist

The author of Seek Immediate Shelter on evolution, self-knowledge, and finding stories in nature

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Allan Gaw on Setting Detective Fiction Before the Advent of DNA Profiling

Allan Gaw on Setting Detective Fiction Before the Advent of DNA Profiling

The author of The Silent House of Sleep investigates the history of forensics

By Allan Gaw | May 6, 2026

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