Searching for Haunted Fiction in American Literature

Searching for Haunted Fiction in American Literature

We may not have ruined castles or ancient noble families, but that doesn't mean American Gothic isn't thriving.

By Brett Riley | September 1, 2020

The Crime Novels of Istanbul

The Crime Novels of Istanbul

Straddling continents and cultures, Istanbul has long been a hotspot for espionage and crime fiction.

By Paul French | August 31, 2020

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 | August 31, 2020

You Don't Have to Be a Genre Writer to Explore Genre

You Don't Have to Be a Genre Writer to Explore Genre

6 genre-bending classics that prove the merit of mixing things together for spectacular results.

By Chris Mooney | August 31, 2020

Six Novels Featuring Young Adults With Secrets

Six Novels Featuring Young Adults With Secrets

"These stories show how you can be crushed as you excavate knowledge about someone you love."

By Marit Weisenberg | August 31, 2020

We Need Crime Fiction, Because the Real World Is a Dark and Dangerous Place

We Need Crime Fiction, Because the Real World Is a Dark and Dangerous Place

Forging Empowerment from Darkness and Despair

By Tori Eldridge | August 31, 2020

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By CrimeReads | August 28, 2020

Forensics on Trial: America’s First Blood Test Expert

By Brandy Schillace | August 28, 2020

My Top Five Female Detectives, Real and Imagined

By Bella Ellis | August 28, 2020

Cozy Mysteries Set at the Beach

Cozy Mysteries Set at the Beach

What's better than sitting under an umbrella with a good book?

By Esme Addison | August 28, 2020

5 Debut Novels You Should Read This August

5 Debut Novels You Should Read This August

The month's best debuts in crime, mystery, and thrillers

By CrimeReads | August 27, 2020

Why <em>The Sting</em> Is Still the Ultimate Grifter Movie

Why The Sting Is Still the Ultimate Grifter Movie

In George Roy Hill's legendary confidence game, seeing is both believing and make-believing.

By Olivia Rutigliano | August 27, 2020

Suspense By the Sea

Suspense By the Sea

Six Novels That Could Only Take Place At The Seashore

By S.J. Watson | August 27, 2020

A Former Shut-In's Lessons For the Pandemic Lockdown

A Former Shut-In's Lessons For the Pandemic Lockdown

Working remotely sank me into a deep depression—and climbing out taught me how to stay afloat in a new era of isolation.

By Rose McClelland | August 27, 2020

Memories of a Coroner's Daughter

Memories of a Coroner's Daughter

How Growing Up With The Dead Made Me Into A Crime Writer

By Jennifer Graeser Dornbush | August 27, 2020

5 International Crime Novels You Should Read This August

5 International Crime Novels You Should Read This August

Columbian noir, French comedy, Argentine metafiction, and more.

By CrimeReads | August 26, 2020

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