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
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
By Molly Odintz | February 17, 2026
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
By Ryan Gingeras | February 17, 2026
By CrimeReads | February 16, 2026
By Olivia Rutigliano | February 13, 2026
New Series to Watch this Holiday Weekend
Vengeful serial killers, dogged tribal detectives, and former night managers!
By Olivia Rutigliano | February 13, 2026
My First Thriller: John Grisham
How outrage and persistence kickstarted Grisham’s juggernaut writing career and led him to 'A Time to Kill'
By Rick Pullen | February 13, 2026
