The Five Most Realistic PIs in Fiction

The Five Most Realistic PIs in Fiction

Elizabeth Breck, author and licensed private investigator, on the fictional sleuths who do the job right.

By Elizabeth Breck | October 15, 2021

The Charm of the Paranormal Cozy: An Appreciation

The Charm of the Paranormal Cozy: An Appreciation

Featuring magical culinary treats, faithful animal companions, spellbinding bookstores, and even the occasional ghostly visitor!

By Auralee Wallace | October 15, 2021

Mysterious and Haunted New York City

Mysterious and Haunted New York City

Kate Belli on the city's haunted locations and the authors inspired by them.

By Kate Belli | October 14, 2021

That Gothic Feeling: 11 Masterpieces of Romantic Suspense

That Gothic Feeling: 11 Masterpieces of Romantic Suspense

Greg Herren on 20th century gothic fiction and the novels that made him fall in love with a genre.

By Greg Herren | October 13, 2021

Five Great Mystery Novels Set at Carnivals and Fairs

Five Great Mystery Novels Set at Carnivals and Fairs

Sinister opportunities abound where innocence—and its loss—collide

By M.E. Browning | October 13, 2021

The Four Books (and One Television Show) that Helped Me Cope with Grief

The Four Books (and One Television Show) that Helped Me Cope with Grief

Gus Moreno on turning to literature to process the trauma of loss.

By Gus Moreno | October 12, 2021

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The Bizarre History of the Many, Many Bond Imitators of 60s and 70s Pop Culture

The Bizarre History of the Many, Many Bond Imitators of 60s and 70s Pop Culture

For two strange decades, the spawn of Bond were everywhere.

By Keith Roysdon | October 11, 2021

Books Focused on Opulent Wealth, Family Secrets & Suspense

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How Much Money Buys You An Alibi?

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Latinx Crime Fiction Anthologies

Latinx Crime Fiction Anthologies

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Small Towns, Big Secrets: Crime Fiction Set In Claustrophobic Communities

Small Towns, Big Secrets: Crime Fiction Set In Claustrophobic Communities

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By L. Alison Heller | October 6, 2021

Bad Romance: Five Books About Loving Someone Dangerous

Bad Romance: Five Books About Loving Someone Dangerous

Lisa Unger considers the many faces of desire.

By Lisa Unger | October 5, 2021

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

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New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.

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Switzerland: A Crime Writing Tradition Full of Holes?

Switzerland: A Crime Writing Tradition Full of Holes?

When it comes to crime fiction set in Switzerland, it's all about secrecy.

By Paul French | October 4, 2021

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