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‘The Limey’: How Steven Soderbergh Subverted the Classic Revenge Film

‘The Limey’: How Steven Soderbergh Subverted the Classic Revenge Film

An inspired narrative choice and an unusual structure were just the start of what separates this 1999 neo-noir from others in the genre.

By Nick Kolakowski | June 14, 2021

What Makes a Killer Plot Twist?

What Makes a Killer Plot Twist?

One author's exploration of upended expectations, fair play, and stories that deliver what readers need.

By Taylor Adams | June 14, 2021

A Brief History of the Rise—and Evolution—of True Crime Books

A Brief History of the Rise—and Evolution—of True Crime Books

Who writes true crime? It was once the domain of lawyers, reporters, and cops. But not anymore.

By Keith Roysdon | June 14, 2021

5 Psychological Thrillers You Should Read This June

5 Psychological Thrillers You Should Read This June

Workplace thrillers, relationship strains, and plots for revenge.

By Lisa Levy | June 11, 2021

Kellye Garrett on Writing a New Mystery That Takes on Social Media, Fame, and the 'Strong Black Woman'

Kellye Garrett on Writing a New Mystery That Takes on Social Media, Fame, and the 'Strong Black Woman'

Kellye Garrett discusses Like a Sister, her upcoming novel, and offers an exclusive reveal of the cover.

By Alex Segura | June 11, 2021

Listen, There's This <em>Charade</em> Remake Where Mark Wahlberg Speaks French and I Really Want To Tell You About It

Listen, There's This Charade Remake Where Mark Wahlberg Speaks French and I Really Want To Tell You About It

The Truth About Charlie has been around for two decades and I've been waiting all this time to tell you why I love it.

By Dwyer Murphy | June 11, 2021

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A Very Memorable Monster: Fictional Serial Killers You Can’t Forget

By Jen Williams | June 11, 2021

Kerry Greenwood's Life In Crime

By Kerry Greenwood | June 11, 2021

Learning About Life From Crime Fiction

By Opa Hysea Wise | June 11, 2021

24 Queer Crime Novels to Read All Year Long

24 Queer Crime Novels to Read All Year Long

Celebrate Pride Month with gay thrillers, lesbian mysteries, and queer crime fiction galore!

By Molly Odintz | June 10, 2021

Shop Talk: Ace Atkins Writes on a 40-Year Old Keyboard and Doesn’t Believe in Word Counts

Shop Talk: Ace Atkins Writes on a 40-Year Old Keyboard and Doesn’t Believe in Word Counts

Crime writers talking writing routines, long walks, and good coffee.

By Eli Cranor | June 10, 2021

Summertime Crime Movies: Crime at the Beach

Summertime Crime Movies: Crime at the Beach

We've got some ideas about what you should be watching, this summer. Here's our second batch of recommendations.

By Olivia Rutigliano | June 10, 2021

Writer Types Podcast: Talking with David Swinson, Josh Malerman, Stephen Mack Jones, and More

Writer Types Podcast: Talking with David Swinson, Josh Malerman, Stephen Mack Jones, and More

Interviews with the top crime, mystery and thriller writers today.

By Writer Types Podcast | June 10, 2021

The Scottish Anthropologist Who Inspired <em>Dracula</em>

The Scottish Anthropologist Who Inspired Dracula

Meet Emily Gerard, the travel writer who gave Bram Stoker the term "Nosferatu."

By Laurie R. King | June 9, 2021

The Shadow Was Pulp Fiction's Original Pop Culture Phenomenon. Now, He's Mostly Forgotten. What Happened?

The Shadow Was Pulp Fiction's Original Pop Culture Phenomenon. Now, He's Mostly Forgotten. What Happened?

Before Perry Mason, Nero Wolfe, and Philip Marlowe, there was the crime-fighter who knew what evil lurked in the hearts of men.

By Hector DeJean | June 9, 2021

The Shark-Infested Waters of Hawaiian Detective Fiction

The Shark-Infested Waters of Hawaiian Detective Fiction

The history of detective novels set in Hawai`i is long and exceedingly complex. Where is it all headed?

By Eric Redman | June 9, 2021

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