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<em>The Batman</em> is a Dark and Fascinating Riddle

The Batman is a Dark and Fascinating Riddle

Matt Reeves's new film is first and foremost a detective story.

By Olivia Rutigliano | March 10, 2022

Glasgow: City of Business, City of Crime

Glasgow: City of Business, City of Crime

In the history of Glasgow, the ordinary violence of criminality is eclipsed by the brutal business of empire.

By Liam McIlvanney | March 10, 2022

How the Bounty Mutineers Found Their New Home on a Secret Pacific Island

How the Bounty Mutineers Found Their New Home on a Secret Pacific Island

Pitcairn was an anomaly – lost to British mapmakers. So that's where the fugitive mutineers set out to forge a new future.

By Brandon Presser | March 10, 2022

Sex and the City: The Spectacular Love Life of Mafia Boss Sonny Franzese

Sex and the City: The Spectacular Love Life of Mafia Boss Sonny Franzese

"Her boyfriend was not far away on stage, but Sonny was not at all concerned."

By S. J. Peddie | March 10, 2022

On Writing Outside (Or Inside) The Lines. You Do You.

On Writing Outside (Or Inside) The Lines. You Do You.

"A good book is a good book, regardless of genre or topic."

By Dane Bahr | March 10, 2022

Seven Mysteries About Teens, Perfect for Teens

Seven Mysteries About Teens, Perfect for Teens

Dead cheerleaders, summer vacation secrets, and type-A girl detectives

By Lisa Schroeder | March 9, 2022

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What's the Greatest Newspaper Crime Movie Ever Made?

By Keith Roysdon | March 9, 2022

My First Thriller: David Corbett

By Rick Pullen | March 9, 2022

Qiu Xiaolong and the Return of the Venerable Judge Dee

By Paul French | March 9, 2022

Seven WWII spy memoirs to augment your historical fiction shelf

Seven WWII spy memoirs to augment your historical fiction shelf

If you love WWII-era fiction, try these richly accurate real-life accounts

By Erika Robuck | March 8, 2022

The Unique Power of Nuanced Spy Novels

The Unique Power of Nuanced Spy Novels

Anna Pitoniak on visiting the CIA, remembering John le Carré, and creating women characters who push past the spy clichés.

By Anna Pitoniak | March 8, 2022

The Joy of Researching Historical Fiction

The Joy of Researching Historical Fiction

Research "can be a pleasure—the rare element of writing where failure is impossible, where the process can simply be enjoyed."

By W.M. Akers | March 8, 2022

Armchair Travel: Cozy Mystery Towns To Visit

Armchair Travel: Cozy Mystery Towns To Visit

Holly Danvers on some favorite locations from around the cozy mystery world.

By Holly Danvers | March 8, 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 | March 7, 2022

The Story Behind a New Book Pushing the Conversation About <em>The Wire</em> Into New Territory

The Story Behind a New Book Pushing the Conversation About The Wire Into New Territory

Ronda Racha Penrice and Michael Gonzales discuss the show's legacy and the new book, Cracking the Wire During Black Lives Matter

By Michael Gonzales | March 7, 2022

Why Catriona Ward Decided To Explore The Abhorrent World of Animal Testing

Why Catriona Ward Decided To Explore The Abhorrent World of Animal Testing

On remote control dogs, nature vs. nurture, and the horror and joy inherent to being alive.

By Catriona Ward | March 7, 2022

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