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A White Supremacist Serial Killer and His First Victims

A White Supremacist Serial Killer and His First Victims

In 1977, an attack on a synagogue left several wounded and one dead. It was only the start of a hate-fueled cross-country rampage.

By John Douglas and Mark Olshaker | December 2, 2020

The Revival of Todd Downing, The Golden Age Author Fascinated by Death in Mexico

The Revival of Todd Downing, The Golden Age Author Fascinated by Death in Mexico

He was an author of Choctaw descent writing traditional mysteries set in Mexico. Will a new generation discover his work?

By James Sallis | December 1, 2020

Ten Chilling Thrillers to Read During The Coming Storms

Ten Chilling Thrillers to Read During The Coming Storms

It's going to be a long winter, but these page-turners will make the time pass a little faster...

By Alice Blanchard | December 1, 2020

Five of the Greatest Ambiguous Endings in Crime Fiction

Five of the Greatest Ambiguous Endings in Crime Fiction

Some mysteries are like life—open-ended (and open to interpretation).

By Caz Frear | December 1, 2020

Cry Your Own Cry: Why Accra Is the Perfect City for Noir

Cry Your Own Cry: Why Accra Is the Perfect City for Noir

At the center of the world, an African story with a complex history and storytelling tradition turns to noir fiction.

By Nana-Ama Danquah | December 1, 2020

Jakarta: Indonesia’s Megalopolis of Crime

Jakarta: Indonesia’s Megalopolis of Crime

Crime and the City visits one of the world's most densely populated places in search of crime fiction.

By Paul French | November 30, 2020

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By CrimeReads | November 30, 2020

The 21st Century Slasher Novel: A Primer

By Andrew Shaffer | November 30, 2020

Gilly Macmillan and Susan Lewis on Finding Your Story and the Perfect Setting

By Gilly Macmillan | November 30, 2020

The End of Things: My Favorite Islands in Crime Fiction

The End of Things: My Favorite Islands in Crime Fiction

“Best of an island is once you get there—you can’t go any farther … you’ve come to the end of things."

By Catriona McPherson | November 25, 2020

Which International Thriller Should You Binge This Weekend?

Which International Thriller Should You Binge This Weekend?

You deserve to watch multiple seasons of a lavishly produced show about spies, heists, or yacht explosions. But which one?

By Dwyer Murphy | November 25, 2020

The 20 Greatest Fall Jackets in the History of Crime Fiction

The 20 Greatest Fall Jackets in the History of Crime Fiction

It's not a true mystery until somebody shows up in tweed...or just a nice mid-length coat...anything sensible and earthy really.

By Dwyer Murphy | November 25, 2020

The Best Reviewed Crime Novels of the Month: November 2020

The Best Reviewed Crime Novels of the Month: November 2020

Featuring new books from Anthony Horowitz, Michael Connelly, and Liz Nugent.

By CrimeReads | November 25, 2020

Why Every Crime Writer Should Know How to Spot a Fake Diamond

Why Every Crime Writer Should Know How to Spot a Fake Diamond

A historical fiction writer researches the history of jewels, and the women who wore these baubles best.

By Rosemary Simpson | November 25, 2020

Linda, Interrupted

Linda, Interrupted

Linda Millar's brief life was full of tragedy. Her secrets found their way into novels thanks to her celebrated parents, Ross Macdonald and Margaret Millar. It's time to see who she really was.

By Sarah Weinman | November 24, 2020

How Today's Authors Are Reinvigorating Noir's Classic Tropes

How Today's Authors Are Reinvigorating Noir's Classic Tropes

These recent novels show that genre is in a constant state of reinvention.

By Halley Sutton | November 24, 2020

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