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    The Most Terrifying Buildings in Literature

    Forget haunted houses—apartments and hotels can be creepy, too.

    By Riley Sager | July 3, 2019

    7 Thrillers That Explore Female Relationships That Aren’t Always Perfect

    7 Thrillers That Explore Female Relationships That Aren’t Always Perfect

    When powerful women are portrayed true to life, sometimes they come into conflict. And we're there to read about them.

    By Emily Liebert | July 3, 2019

    A Brief History <br>of the Ned Kelly Awards

    A Brief History
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    Aoife Clifford looks at Australia's most prestigious crime fiction award, and recommends some favorite winners

    By Aoife Clifford | July 3, 2019

    13 New Books You Should Read This July

    13 New Books You Should Read This July

    The Month's Best Crime Fiction, Mysteries, and Thrillers

    By CrimeReads | July 2, 2019

    Gritty Old New York Movies: My Home Bittersweet Home

    Gritty Old New York Movies: My Home Bittersweet Home

    The streets were dirty, crime was up, and the culture was alive.

    By David Gordon | July 2, 2019

    Why Most Great Thrillers Are Really About Love—Destructive, Obsessive Love

    Why Most Great Thrillers Are Really About Love—Destructive, Obsessive Love

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    The Morality-Driven Thriller

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    A Brief History of the Heroes of Black Pulp

    A Brief History of the Heroes of Black Pulp

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    Crime Fiction's Most Powerful Weapon: A Rumor

    Crime Fiction's Most Powerful Weapon: A Rumor

    There's a Thin Line Between Gossip and Murder

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    Our Enduring Fascination with Fictional Therapy

    Our Enduring Fascination with Fictional Therapy

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    The Best Crime Books of the Year (So Far)

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