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How Frigid Conditions and a Failed Execution in 17th Century England Pointed the Way To a Scientific Breakthrough

How Frigid Conditions and a Failed Execution in 17th Century England Pointed the Way To a Scientific Breakthrough

In 1650, Anne Greene was publicly hanged and ruled dead. She was an early marvel of "suspended animation."

By Philip Jaekl | June 1, 2021

An Inside Look at One Woman's Life in the FBI Academy

An Inside Look at One Woman's Life in the FBI Academy

Gerbil tubes, sweaty pantyhose, and a 200-pound Navy SEAL draped across your back.

By Kathy Stearman | June 1, 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 | May 31, 2021

Tracing the Hidden History of Secret Paris

Tracing the Hidden History of Secret Paris

From medieval alchemists to 19th century illusionists, uncovering the mysteries of the past in the City of Light.

By Gilles Legardinier | May 31, 2021

Five Great Horror Novels That Explore the Darkest Corners of Our Minds

Five Great Horror Novels That Explore the Darkest Corners of Our Minds

"There’s nothing as terrifying as what is happening in our heads."

By Lisa Unger | May 31, 2021

These Characters Know What They Want and Will Do Anything To Get It

These Characters Know What They Want and Will Do Anything To Get It

On the straightforward joys of single-minded villains and anti-heroes.

By May Cobb | May 31, 2021

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

On DNA and Crime Fiction

By David Housewright | May 31, 2021

How McCarthyism, the Rise of Tabloids, and J. Edgar Hoover's Quest to Prove Himself "Manly" Led to a Surveillance State

By Christopher M. Elias | May 28, 2021

Which International Thriller Should You Binge Over Memorial Day Weekend?

By Dwyer Murphy | May 28, 2021

We’re Drawn To Mysteries in Fiction Because Life Itself Is a Mystery

We’re Drawn To Mysteries in Fiction Because Life Itself Is a Mystery

On learning about life through fictional mysteries.

By Jess Dylan | May 28, 2021

Gothic Tea: A Dark History of Tea in Fiction and Real Life

Gothic Tea: A Dark History of Tea in Fiction and Real Life

"The true tale of this botanical beverage is a dark and twisted chronicle..."

By Debra Bokur | May 28, 2021

The Best Reviewed Crime Books of the Month

The Best Reviewed Crime Books of the Month

Existential noir, publishing plots, and globetrotting thrillers.

By CrimeReads | May 28, 2021

High Tensions, Wrenching Emotions, and Hot Tempers on The Set of <em>Suddenly, Last Summer</em>

High Tensions, Wrenching Emotions, and Hot Tempers on The Set of Suddenly, Last Summer

On the climactic scene that almost broke Elizabeth Taylor.

By Charles Casillo | May 27, 2021

On Sensationalism, Mormon Fiction, and The Murderous Mormons of Popular Culture

On Sensationalism, Mormon Fiction, and The Murderous Mormons of Popular Culture

In mainstream culture, depictions of Mormon villains abound. In fiction written by and for other Mormons, the Mormons are never the bad guys. Mette Ivie Harrison searches for the in-between.

By Mette Ivie Harrison | May 27, 2021

Five Nonfiction Books You Should Read This Month

Five Nonfiction Books You Should Read This Month

Spies in exile, treasure hunts, and the search for a missing person.

By CrimeReads | May 27, 2021

Fiction is Full of Blameless Victims, But What About Those Who Deserve Both Empathy and Reprimand?

Fiction is Full of Blameless Victims, But What About Those Who Deserve Both Empathy and Reprimand?

"It is so common for the hurt to hurt others, and yet we spend very few reading experiences within the minds of ‘villains’."

By Nancy Tucker | May 27, 2021

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