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    Paul Vidich on Moral Dilemmas and the Allure of Spy Fiction

    Paul Vidich on Moral Dilemmas and the Allure of Spy Fiction

    A conversation with novelist Paul Vidich and an exclusive cover reveal

    By CrimeReads | September 3, 2021

    How <em>The French Connection</em> Reinvented (and Exploded) the Police Procedural

    How The French Connection Reinvented (and Exploded) the Police Procedural

    William Friedkin's 1971 masterpiece is all about the chase. That's what distinguishes it from everything that came before and after.

    By Chris McGinley | September 2, 2021

    What to Stream This September: Robert Redford's Crime Movies

    What to Stream This September: Robert Redford's Crime Movies

    Nothing takes you from the end of summer to the start of fall like a Robert Redford movie

    By Olivia Rutigliano | September 2, 2021

    Viking Warriors Were Ultra Violent and Without Mercy: Some Were Women

    Viking Warriors Were Ultra Violent and Without Mercy: Some Were Women

    The assumption that all Viking warriors were men is an outdated reflection of Victorian culture. The Valkyries, it seems, were real.

    By Nancy Marie Brown | September 2, 2021

    Why Artifacts Should Be Returned To Their Countries of Origin: A Look Inside The Debate

    Why Artifacts Should Be Returned To Their Countries of Origin: A Look Inside The Debate

    Many nations have acknowledged that their treasures come from a history of plunder, but they're rather divided on what to give back.

    By Gill Paul | September 2, 2021

    A Tour of Florida's <br>Haunted Hotels

    A Tour of Florida's
    Haunted Hotels

    Chasing Ghosts in the Sunshine State

    By Carol J. Perry | September 2, 2021

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    12 Crime Novels You Should Read This September

    By CrimeReads | September 1, 2021

    Remembering Harry O, The Seventies' Second Best, Mostly Forgotten Private Eye Series

    By J. Kingston Pierce | September 1, 2021

    The Luxury Hotels That Gave Succor to the Queens of Golden Age Crime Fiction

    By Hannah Dennison | September 1, 2021

    How Ireland's First

    How Ireland's First "Assassination Society"–The Invincibles–Was Formed

    In late 19th century Ireland, a secret society of extremists formed—separate from the Land League and IRB—to carry out murders.

    By Julie Kavanagh | September 1, 2021

    Let’s All Be Final Girls

    Let’s All Be Final Girls

    Stephen Graham Jones on the evolution of the slasher film and its central figure—the final girl.

    By Stephen Graham Jones | August 31, 2021

    Manhunter Takes Down Thief: How Michael Mann’s Early Career Led to ‘Heat’

    Manhunter Takes Down Thief: How Michael Mann’s Early Career Led to ‘Heat’

    'Heat' is the director's masterpiece. It was also the culmination of decades of experimenting with the archetypal cops and thieves.

    By Nick Kolakowski | August 31, 2021

    The Airship Italia: A Mystery at the End of the Golden Age of Polar Exploration

    The Airship Italia: A Mystery at the End of the Golden Age of Polar Exploration

    Umberto Nobile took his airships (and his beloved dog) across the Arctic frontier. His legacy is still a mystery.

    By Mark Piesing | August 31, 2021

    8 Thrillers about Women Breaking Free, Losing Control, and Taking Charge

    8 Thrillers about Women Breaking Free, Losing Control, and Taking Charge

    In an age of strong female characters, these novels track their protagonists' journeys towards empowerment.

    By Jaye Viner | August 31, 2021

    Announcing the 2021 Anthony Award winners

    Announcing the 2021 Anthony Award winners

    Congratulations to everyone!

    By CrimeReads | August 30, 2021

    The Best Reviewed Crime Books of the Month: August 2021

    The Best Reviewed Crime Books of the Month: August 2021

    New books from Megan Abbott, Stephen King, Naomi Hirahara, and more.

    By CrimeReads | August 30, 2021

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