Agatha Christie and The Art of Opening a Mystery Novel

Agatha Christie and The Art of Opening a Mystery Novel

Few authors ever drew readers so swiftly into a world of mystery and suspicion. The Queen of Crime was a master of the craft.

By CrimeReads | September 15, 2020

Mad Love: Five Novels About Destructive Romantic Friendships

Mad Love: Five Novels About Destructive Romantic Friendships

"These five books invite the reader to surrender again to the intoxication of a destructive relationship..."

By Micah Nemerever | September 15, 2020

Eight Great Books About Women Who Disappear

Eight Great Books About Women Who Disappear

Sometimes the best characters are ones who vanish from the page.

By Wendy Walker | September 15, 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 | September 14, 2020

Alexander McCall Smith: A Crime Reader’s Guide to the Classics

Alexander McCall Smith: A Crime Reader’s Guide to the Classics

Exploring the vast, big-hearted world of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency—and a truly prolific career.

By Neil Nyren | September 11, 2020

Five Crime and Mystery Novels Featuring Deaf Characters

Five Crime and Mystery Novels Featuring Deaf Characters

These authors refuse to use deafness as a narrative device.

By Nell Pattison | September 11, 2020

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Sympathy for the Devil: 5 Classic Noir Villains with a Touch of Humanity

Sympathy for the Devil: 5 Classic Noir Villains with a Touch of Humanity

The notorious, nuanced "villains" of film noir.

By Nick Kolakowski | September 9, 2020

The 35 Most Iconic Caper Movies, Ranked

The 35 Most Iconic Caper Movies, Ranked

They're like heist movies but more charming, and also sometimes goofy, and occasionally confusing, but in a sexy way.

By Olivia Rutigliano | September 8, 2020

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

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

By CrimeReads | September 8, 2020

How to Start Your Own Cult in Five Easy Steps

How to Start Your Own Cult in Five Easy Steps

The world is in shambles these days, which has got author August Norman thinking about starting a cult of his own.

By August Norman | September 8, 2020

Your Guide to What's Streaming in September: Crime Edition

Your Guide to What's Streaming in September: Crime Edition

Fargo is back, Wallander is young, and Sherlock has a kid sister.

By Dwyer Murphy | September 4, 2020

5 Ways To Think About Social Injustice Through Crime Fiction

5 Ways To Think About Social Injustice Through Crime Fiction

These works use genre to explore the fault lines in our societies.

By Alyssa Cole | September 3, 2020

Diverse, Women-Authored Novels Set in Remote and Forgotten Places

Diverse, Women-Authored Novels Set in Remote and Forgotten Places

In some novels, the isolation is just as vivid as the characters.

By Annie Lampman | September 2, 2020

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