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    The Best International Crime Fiction of February 2026

    The Best International Crime Fiction of February 2026

    Gravediggers in Vienna, revolutionaries in Algeria, vacationers in Greece, and vengeful furies in Montreal

    By Molly Odintz | February 19, 2026

    Baltimore, 1979: N Luv Wit a Stripper

    Baltimore, 1979: N Luv Wit a Stripper

    Michael Gonzales' memories of Baltimore's old red light district.

    By Michael Gonzales | February 19, 2026

    Naomi Kaye on Why Royal Murder Mysteries Still Hook Readers Today

    Naomi Kaye on Why Royal Murder Mysteries Still Hook Readers Today

    The enduring intrigue of unsolved crimes, from ancient Egypt to 20th-century Russia

    By Naomi Kaye | February 19, 2026

    Why Fictional Detectives Should Have Friends (and Katie Siegel Is Sad If They Don't)

    Why Fictional Detectives Should Have Friends (and Katie Siegel Is Sad If They Don't)

    The author of Out of the Loop on the emotional import of sleuths' companions

    By Katie Siegel | February 18, 2026

    The Best Debut Novels of the Month: February 2026

    The Best Debut Novels of the Month: February 2026

    Featuring first books from Allison LaMothe, Rebecca Novack, Philippa Malicka, and more.

    By CrimeReads | February 18, 2026

    The Only Mob Boss Fried in Old Sparky

    The Only Mob Boss Fried in Old Sparky

    Of all New York's notorious mob figures, only Louis “Lepke” Buchalter was executed in the state's electric chair.

    By Jeffrey Sussman | February 18, 2026

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    The Pull of Gritty, Authentic Crime Fiction in the Era of AI Slop

    By Will Dean | February 17, 2026

    Fergus Craig on Cozies, Humor, and Placing Serial Killers in Unexpected Settings

    By Fergus Craig | February 17, 2026

    The Blurry Lines Between the Mafia, Political Extremists, and Narcoterrorists

    The Blurry Lines Between the Mafia, Political Extremists, and Narcoterrorists

    An excerpt from Mafia: A Global History by Ryan Gingeras

    By Ryan Gingeras | February 17, 2026

    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 | February 16, 2026

    The Three Lives of William Conrad: More Than Just the ‘Heavy’

    The Three Lives of William Conrad: More Than Just the ‘Heavy’

    The life and work of a legendary entertainer.

    By Keith Roysdon | February 16, 2026

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    Radha Vatsal breaks down a police procedural set in small-town India.

    By Radha Vatsal | February 16, 2026

    The trailer for <em>Spider Noir</em> is Here!

    The trailer for Spider Noir is Here!

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    By Olivia Rutigliano | February 13, 2026

    New Series to Watch this Holiday Weekend

    New Series to Watch this Holiday Weekend

    Vengeful serial killers, dogged tribal detectives, and former night managers!

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    My First Thriller: John Grisham

    My First Thriller: John Grisham

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