Crime Reads » The Latest

Why Are Westerns So Violent? Because They Have To Be.

Why Are Westerns So Violent? Because They Have To Be.

To write about the Old West without incorporating violence is to do a grave injustice to the historical victims of colonialism, genocide, sexual violence, and cultural erasure.

By Gordy Sauer | August 25, 2021

The Joys and Difficulties of Writing a Faithful Sherlock Holmes Novel

The Joys and Difficulties of Writing a Faithful Sherlock Holmes Novel

"I had a strong sense that producing a novel that would dovetail with the work of Arthur Conan Doyle was a test of knowledge and skill, and that I hadn’t crammed nearly enough."

By Tim Major | August 25, 2021

The Night the Berlin Wall <br>Went Up

The Night the Berlin Wall
Went Up

In August 1961, Berliners woke up to find their city divided in two and themselves at the center of the Cold War.

By Helena Merriman | August 24, 2021

The Storyteller’s Promise

The Storyteller’s Promise

William Kent Krueger on the power of fiction and the profound experience of offering readers a little hope.

By William Kent Krueger | August 24, 2021

The Mind-Bending Thrillers of Sophie Hannah

The Mind-Bending Thrillers of Sophie Hannah

Amber Garza celebrates the ingenious, empathetic novels that introduced her to the psychological thriller.

By Amber Garza | August 24, 2021

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 | August 23, 2021

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

Colombo – Writing Crime in a Nation Once Torn Apart by Violence

By Paul French | August 23, 2021

Meet The Real-Life Pets Who Inspired the Cozy Mystery Cover Art

By Ellen Byron | August 23, 2021

I Stopped Writing My Series Years Ago. But Something Kept Calling Me Back.

By Steven Womack | August 23, 2021

A Personal Journey Through the World of Alternative Comics in 1970s New York City

A Personal Journey Through the World of Alternative Comics in 1970s New York City

On Star*Reach, Heavy Metal, the rise of alternative comics, and one New York kid's journey to publish his own.

By Michael Gonzales | August 20, 2021

Pornsak Pichetshote on Chinatown Noir, Immigration Bans, and His New Comic Book Series, <em>The Good Asian</em>

Pornsak Pichetshote on Chinatown Noir, Immigration Bans, and His New Comic Book Series, The Good Asian

Exploring the intersection of detective fiction and crime comics in the new installment of Graphic Content.

By Alex Segura | August 20, 2021

Six Crime Novels About Settling Old Scores

Six Crime Novels About Settling Old Scores

From knee-jerk retaliation to long-simmering plans, there's nothing more entertaining than a vengeful fantasy.

By Lesley Kara | August 20, 2021

In These Cozy Mysteries, Furry Sidekicks Are the Real Stars

In These Cozy Mysteries, Furry Sidekicks Are the Real Stars

A good mystery is about much more than solving a puzzle—it's about appreciating what brings us joy.

By Jennifer Hawkins | August 20, 2021

The Power of Reading Mario Puzo's <em>The Godfather</em> as an Immigrant Story

The Power of Reading Mario Puzo's The Godfather as an Immigrant Story

Inside Puzo's classic crime novel is a story of generational tension and the sorrows of assimilation.

By Jonathan Freedland | August 19, 2021

Eight Science Fiction and Fantasy Heist Novels

Eight Science Fiction and Fantasy Heist Novels

Matt Bell explains why the heist might just be the perfect worldbuilding tool.

By Matt Bell | August 19, 2021

August's Best International Crime Fiction

August's Best International Crime Fiction

Japanese bullet trains, French social thrillers, and the ghost of Frederic Chopin

By Molly Odintz | August 19, 2021

« First ‹ Previous 284 285 286 287288289 290 291 292 Next ›Last »

Page 288 of 468