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The Mostly Unknown History of Lee Child's 'Letters to the Editor' of the New York Times

The Mostly Unknown History of Lee Child's 'Letters to the Editor' of the New York Times

In the early days of Jack Reacher, after moving to America, Lee Child had some opinions about the country's conservative figures.

By Heather Martin | March 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 | March 1, 2021

Trinidad & Tobago: Rum, Calypso, Cricket, and Crime Fiction

Trinidad & Tobago: Rum, Calypso, Cricket, and Crime Fiction

'Crime and the City' visits the Caribbean island nation with a powerful literary tradition.

By Paul French | March 1, 2021

How Shane Black's Love Letter to 1970s Crime Fiction Put a Spotlight on Robert Terrall

How Shane Black's Love Letter to 1970s Crime Fiction Put a Spotlight on Robert Terrall

Robert Terrall was a stalwart of the pulp fiction scene in the 60s and 70s. His son recalls his life and career, and a recent revival.

By Ben Terrall | March 1, 2021

The Best Reviewed Crime Novels of the Month: February 2021

The Best Reviewed Crime Novels of the Month: February 2021

Domestic noir, locked-room mysteries, and Cold War spies

By CrimeReads | February 26, 2021

After 35 Years, the Murder of Two Teenagers Still Haunts a City—and True Crime Writers

After 35 Years, the Murder of Two Teenagers Still Haunts a City—and True Crime Writers

In 1985, Kimberly Dowell and Ethan Dixon were murdered in Muncie, Indiana. In the aftermath, a community banded together.

By Keith Roysdon | February 26, 2021

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

The Varsity Blues Scandal Was Just The Tip of the Iceberg

By Nicole LaPorte | February 26, 2021

If you want to laugh, watch this Mitchell and Webb sketch about two rival actors playing Holmes and Watson

By Olivia Rutigliano | February 26, 2021

What a Gun Show in Las Vegas Reveals About the Intensely Profitable, Semi-Secret World of the Global Gun Trade

By Ioan Grillo | February 25, 2021

Five Debut Novels You Should Read This February

Five Debut Novels You Should Read This February

The month's best crime, mystery, and thriller debuts.

By CrimeReads | February 25, 2021

Jeff VanderMeer Talks Noir, Suspense, and His New Eco-Thriller With Meg Gardiner

Jeff VanderMeer Talks Noir, Suspense, and His New Eco-Thriller With Meg Gardiner

A master of speculative fiction takes a turn into thrillerland with his new book Hummingbird Salamander

By Meg Gardiner | February 25, 2021

Why Are Women So Successful as Con Artists?

Why Are Women So Successful as Con Artists?

Tori Telfer looks at the enduring appeal of women scammers.

By Tori Telfer | February 24, 2021

The Past, Present and Future of Queer Voices in Crime Fiction: A Roundtable Discussion

The Past, Present and Future of Queer Voices in Crime Fiction: A Roundtable Discussion

A conversation with the judges for Sisters in Crime's inaugural Pride Award for Emerging LGBTQIA+ Crime Writers

By CrimeReads | February 24, 2021

New in Paperback: Check Out These February Releases

New in Paperback: Check Out These February Releases

Wondering what to pick for book club? Try one of these affordable, buzz-worthy titles.

By CrimeReads | February 24, 2021

More Than a Hundred Years Later, the Sinking of the Titanic Still Matters

More Than a Hundred Years Later, the Sinking of the Titanic Still Matters

What we can learn from what happened to the "unsinkable ship" on its first voyage

By Alma Katsu | February 24, 2021

What If the Baker Street Irregulars Were the Ones Really Solving All Those Mysteries?

What If the Baker Street Irregulars Were the Ones Really Solving All Those Mysteries?

A first look at the new Netflix series that turns the world of Sherlock Holmes on its head. (Yes, Holmes and Watson are villains.)

By Olivia Rutigliano | February 23, 2021

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