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Five Books That Explore the Dark Side of Belonging

Five Books That Explore the Dark Side of Belonging

How far would you go in order to fit in?

By Elizabeth Macneal | February 16, 2022

Wayne Hoffman on Racing Against Time To Solve A Cold Case Murder

Wayne Hoffman on Racing Against Time To Solve A Cold Case Murder

James Polchin interviews Hoffman about a 1913 crime that traumatized Winnipeg's Jewish community, and the family connections that led him to investigate the case.

By James Polchin | February 16, 2022

Now Is the Time to Read Office Thrillers

Now Is the Time to Read Office Thrillers

Bonnie Kistler on work-from-home, return-to-office, and the grand tradition of the office thriller.

By Bonnie Kistler | February 15, 2022

Who Do You Think You Are? A List of Identity-Switching Mysteries

Who Do You Think You Are? A List of Identity-Switching Mysteries

"[A]dopting a new name, a new backstory, a new reality, always makes for an intriguing story."

By Deanna Raybourn | February 15, 2022

Can <em>The Thin Man</em> Serve as a Gateway to Cozy Mysteries?

Can The Thin Man Serve as a Gateway to Cozy Mysteries?

Hammett's classic screwball noir and the 1934 film adaptation might just convince noir fans to give cozies a chance.

By Michelle Hillen Klump | February 15, 2022

The Irresistible Rebellious Irreverence at the Heart of Noir

The Irresistible Rebellious Irreverence at the Heart of Noir

Michael Ledwidge on the evolution of American noir

By Michael Ledwidge | February 15, 2022

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Quiz: Can you identify which crime movies these quotes about love are from?

By Olivia Rutigliano | February 14, 2022

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

By CrimeReads | February 14, 2022

Time To Curl Up with a "Quozy" - A Queer Cozy Mystery

By Rob Osler | February 14, 2022

Why Are Women So Often the Butt of the Joke?

Why Are Women So Often the Butt of the Joke?

The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window is funny, but it relies on tired tropes for its humor.

By Erin Flanagan | February 14, 2022

The Specter of the Black Dog

The Specter of the Black Dog

On the ancient legend of the Barghest, a monstrous dog and an omen of disaster.

By Jen Williams | February 14, 2022

The Best Romantic Chemistry in Crime Movies

The Best Romantic Chemistry in Crime Movies

Olivia Rutigliano rounds up thirty-five crime movies whose leading actors keep the sparks flying.

By Olivia Rutigliano | February 11, 2022

<em>Death on the Nile</em> is one of Agatha Christie's Most Insightful Mysteries

Death on the Nile is one of Agatha Christie's Most Insightful Mysteries

Stopping for a moment to appreciate the text of a frequently adapted novel.

By Julia Sirmons | February 11, 2022

Stop Stealing Women's Images

Stop Stealing Women's Images

Calla Henkel on nightlife photography as a form of assault.

By Calla Henkel | February 11, 2022

<em>Death on the Nile</em> is Predictably Cursed by Its Troublesome Cast

Death on the Nile is Predictably Cursed by Its Troublesome Cast

Despite Branagh’s Best Efforts, the New Agatha Christie Adaptation Soured on the Shelf

By Marah Eakin | February 11, 2022

Steven Torres on Getting Rid of the Labels and Just Writing About Humans (and Inevitably, Violence)

Steven Torres on Getting Rid of the Labels and Just Writing About Humans (and Inevitably, Violence)

The Bronx-born author returns with a tale of revenge

By Richie Narvaez | February 11, 2022

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