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Edwin Torres’ Way

Edwin Torres’ Way

A look back on the life and work of the Nuyorican author of Carlito’s Way, Q&A, and After Hours

By Richie Narvaez | September 23, 2021

September's Best New International Crime Fiction

September's Best New International Crime Fiction

Scandinavian serial killers, French asylums, and Italian missed connections

By Molly Odintz | September 23, 2021

Last Call: The Diggs Family Murder

Last Call: The Diggs Family Murder

Forty-six years later, a family's brutal murder in Teaneck, New Jersey still resonates in the community.

By Michael Gonzales | September 23, 2021

Finding the Mystery in Epic Fantasy

Finding the Mystery in Epic Fantasy

"Mysteries lie within (almost) every story and this is doubly true within the pages of fantasy novels."

By Ryan Van Loan | September 23, 2021

Why Noir and Science Fiction Are Still a Perfect Pairing

Why Noir and Science Fiction Are Still a Perfect Pairing

"What science fiction can add to noir is a vision of another way of life. Noir provides the critique, and science fiction the possibility of change."

By Lincoln Michel | September 22, 2021

Joshua Melville's Search for the Truth About His Radical Bomber Father, Sam Melville

Joshua Melville's Search for the Truth About His Radical Bomber Father, Sam Melville

Sam Melville was shot and killed in the Attica uprisings. His history was written by others. Now, his son is looking for answers.

By Joshua Melville | September 22, 2021

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

Ten Criminal Characters Motivated by Good Intentions

By Kerry Anne King | September 22, 2021

September's Best Debut Novels

By CrimeReads | September 22, 2021

Craig Johnson on Spirituality, the West, and the Plight of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

By CrimeReads | September 21, 2021

The Discreet Charm of the Berkeley Crime Novel

The Discreet Charm of the Berkeley Crime Novel

Why Jesse and Jonathan Kellerman set their new novel in a California city rarely explored in crime fiction.

By Jesse Kellerman | September 21, 2021

Caril Ann Fugate and the Presumption of Guilt

Caril Ann Fugate and the Presumption of Guilt

In 1958, Caril Ann Fugate was blamed for the murders committed by her boyfriend, Charlie Starkweather. She was a terrified teenager in shock. She was cast as an emotionless villain.

By Kendare Blake | September 21, 2021

When Social Media Turns Deadly

When Social Media Turns Deadly

Four real life cases where social media played an important role in tragic events

By Nina Laurin | September 21, 2021

Sara Gran Talks Publishing, Sex Magic, and Ownership for Authors

Sara Gran Talks Publishing, Sex Magic, and Ownership for Authors

After 10 years working in Hollywood, the Claire DeWitt author is starting her own publishing company.

By Molly Odintz | September 20, 2021

The Queer Old Case of the Spinster Sleuth

The Queer Old Case of the Spinster Sleuth

Detective fiction has come a long way when it comes to representation, yet elderly sleuths are still rarely to be seen.

By Barbara Wilson | September 20, 2021

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

New releases from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.

By CrimeReads | September 20, 2021

Detroit Crime Fiction: A Literary Tradition Like No Other

Detroit Crime Fiction: A Literary Tradition Like No Other

Murder and Mayhem in the Motor City

By Paul French | September 20, 2021

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