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Dope: On George Cain, New York City, and Blueschild Baby

Michael Gonzales on the man and the life behind a literary phenomenon in 1970 New York.

The Best Nonfiction Crime Books to Read This Month

Reporters and spies, vanished inventors, and a powerful case against junk science in courtrooms.

The Charming Mid-Century Murder Mysteries and Rich Interior Life of Edith Howie

Howie's sleuths in her well-received proto-cozy crime novels always ended up together, but she herself stayed proudly single.

Blood and Belonging: Seven Novels of Crime and Coming-of-Age

Samantha Jayne Allen on fiction that explores a very particular moment of youth.

What Does Home Mean During A Pandemic?

Contributors to the new Mystery Writers of America anthology "Crime Hits Home" reflect on its theme

Switzerland's Inching Progress Towards Legalizing Marijuana

"Considering its innate conservatism, Switzerland’s attitude toward drug use...has been surprisingly pragmatic and humane."

Season Six of Better Call Saul Brings Jimmy McGill to his Final Crossroads

Julia Sirmons on the last chapter of the Breaking Bad prequel

On Writing and Living True Crime

"I never set out to be a journalist or a true crime writer, but given the central mystery of my childhood, perhaps it was inevitable."

How a "Collective Madness" in 18th Century France Led to Financial Ruin and a Scheme to Lock Up Women and Ship Them Into Exile

Paris, 1719: After a financial panic sweeps the nation, a decision is made—convicts will be sent to work the swamps of Louisiana.

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"[T]hese heroines each exhibit their own captivating blend of moxie, panache, and ingenuity."

Michael Gonzales on the man and the life behind a literary phenomenon in 1970 New York.

Reporters and spies, vanished inventors, and a powerful case against junk science in courtrooms.

Howie's sleuths in her well-received proto-cozy crime novels always ended up together, but she herself stayed proudly single.

Samantha Jayne Allen on fiction that explores a very particular moment of youth.

Contributors to the new Mystery Writers of America anthology "Crime Hits Home" reflect on its theme

"Considering its innate conservatism, Switzerland’s attitude toward drug use...has been surprisingly pragmatic and humane."

Julia Sirmons on the last chapter of the Breaking Bad prequel

"I never set out to be a journalist or a true crime writer, but given the central mystery of my childhood, perhaps it was inevitable."

Paris, 1719: After a financial panic sweeps the nation, a decision is made—convicts will be sent to work the swamps of Louisiana.

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