American Crime: The True Story of a Stalking in Kansas

American Crime: The True Story of a Stalking in Kansas

An excerpt from Corey Mead's "The Pursued"

By Corey Mead | December 1, 2025

Crime and the City: Santo Domingo

Crime and the City: Santo Domingo

Crime books in the Caribbean metropolis.

By Paul French | December 1, 2025

Sherlock Holmes, Scientist

Sherlock Holmes, Scientist

Olivia Rutigliano reminds us all of the great detective's introduction as a chemist

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 26, 2025

The Five Funniest <em>Far Side</em> Cartoons About Detectives

The Five Funniest Far Side Cartoons About Detectives

Olivia Rutigliano lists some "mysteries" from the famous single-panel comic strip

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 26, 2025

Which International Thriller Should You Binge This Weekend?

Which International Thriller Should You Binge This Weekend?

An emergency international convention has been convened to sort out your viewing needs.

By Dwyer Murphy | November 26, 2025

Crime Before the Police: Solving Homicides (or Not) in 16th Century London

Crime Before the Police: Solving Homicides (or Not) in 16th Century London

Amie McNee on religion, rumor, and British murder "investigations" before forensics

By Amie McNee | November 26, 2025

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Chasing the Memory of a Grandfather Who Faked His Own Death

Chasing the Memory of a Grandfather Who Faked His Own Death

Boss Brooks was a Depression era villain or a hero, depending on who you asked. The family he left behind still has questions.

By Kathy Bingham Turner and Leon Alligood | November 25, 2025

When Ideas Collide: How Asking Questions Can Help Writers Craft Inventive Thrillers

When Ideas Collide: How Asking Questions Can Help Writers Craft Inventive Thrillers

Lynn Tavernier on John Grisham, Stephen King, and literary inspiration

By Lynn Tavernier | November 25, 2025

A Guide to the <em>Rocky</em> Films, with some Minor Embellishments

A Guide to the Rocky Films, with some Minor Embellishments

Olivia Rutigliano considers one of the largest film franchises ever

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 24, 2025

5 New Books Coming Out This Week

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Crime and the City: Palm Beach

Crime and the City: Palm Beach

Exploring a Floridian enclave of wealth, shopping, and scandal.

By Paul French | November 24, 2025

Why ‘Blackhat,’ Michael Mann’s Hacker Movie, Deserves a Re-Watch

Why ‘Blackhat,’ Michael Mann’s Hacker Movie, Deserves a Re-Watch

Mann's film was derided at the time, but now looks more like a careful study of the evolution of modern crime.

By Nick Kolakowski | November 24, 2025

In Her Majesty's Secret Service: Defending Queen Elizabeth I from Death Threats

In Her Majesty's Secret Service: Defending Queen Elizabeth I from Death Threats

D.J. Nix on British espionage, code-breaking, and more, centuries before MI6

By D.J. Nix | November 24, 2025

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