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Dope: On George Cain, New York City, and <em>Blueschild Baby</em>

Dope: On George Cain, New York City, and Blueschild Baby

Michael Gonzales on the man and the life behind a literary phenomenon in 1970 New York.

By Michael Gonzales | April 21, 2022

The Best Nonfiction Crime Books to Read This Month

The Best Nonfiction Crime Books to Read This Month

Reporters and spies, vanished inventors, and a powerful case against junk science in courtrooms.

By CrimeReads | April 21, 2022

The Charming Mid-Century Murder Mysteries and Rich Interior Life of Edith Howie

The Charming Mid-Century Murder Mysteries and Rich Interior Life of Edith Howie

Howie's sleuths in her well-received proto-cozy crime novels always ended up together, but she herself stayed proudly single.

By Curtis Evans | April 21, 2022

Blood and Belonging: Seven Novels of Crime and Coming-of-Age

Blood and Belonging: Seven Novels of Crime and Coming-of-Age

Samantha Jayne Allen on fiction that explores a very particular moment of youth.

By Samantha Jayne Allen | April 20, 2022

What Does Home Mean During A Pandemic?

What Does Home Mean During A Pandemic?

Contributors to the new Mystery Writers of America anthology "Crime Hits Home" reflect on its theme

By CrimeReads | April 20, 2022

Switzerland's Inching Progress Towards Legalizing Marijuana

Switzerland's Inching Progress Towards Legalizing Marijuana

"Considering its innate conservatism, Switzerland’s attitude toward drug use...has been surprisingly pragmatic and humane."

By Kim Hays | April 20, 2022

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Season Six of Better Call Saul Brings Jimmy McGill to his Final Crossroads

By Julia Sirmons | April 19, 2022

On Writing and Living True Crime

By Kim Powers | April 19, 2022

How a "Collective Madness" in 18th Century France Led to Financial Ruin and a Scheme to Lock Up Women and Ship Them Into Exile

By Joan DeJean | April 19, 2022

A Veterinarian’s Perspective on Writing Animals

A Veterinarian’s Perspective on Writing Animals

Pets pick up on plenty that their humans fail to notice, and they're always aware of one's true emotional state...

By Philipp Schott | April 19, 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 | April 18, 2022

10 Must-Read Nonfiction Serial Killer and True Crime Books

10 Must-Read Nonfiction Serial Killer and True Crime Books

Sam Holland fills out a bookshelf for those who want to take their reading to a dark place.

By Sam Holland | April 18, 2022

5 Atmospheric Novels Where the Setting Is a Character

5 Atmospheric Novels Where the Setting Is a Character

Veronica G. Henry on fiction where atmosphere reigns supreme

By Veronica G. Henry | April 18, 2022

Very Oregonized Crimes

Very Oregonized Crimes

An atlas of Oregon crime fiction.

By Emmeline Duncan | April 18, 2022

Looking back on one of the scariest serial-killer films ever made, <em>10 Rillington Place</em>

Looking back on one of the scariest serial-killer films ever made, 10 Rillington Place

In the 1971 British film, Richard Attenborough gives a brilliant, terrifying performance as real-life murderer John Christie

By Julia Sirmons | April 15, 2022

The High-Flying Self-Actualization of <em>The Flight Attendant</em>'s Second Season

The High-Flying Self-Actualization of The Flight Attendant's Second Season

Olivia Rutigliano on the continuation of HBO Max's fun espionage comedy

By Olivia Rutigliano | April 15, 2022

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