Small Town Gothic: <br>11 Story Collections Set in <br>Fictional Locales

Small Town Gothic:
11 Story Collections Set in
Fictional Locales

These fictitious small towns are "simmered in the cast iron Dutch oven of a parochial geography"

By Robert Busby | June 4, 2025

6 Books Exploring Romantic Obsession

6 Books Exploring Romantic Obsession

Olivia Worley looks at the literature of unrequited love

By Olivia Worley | June 4, 2025

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 | June 2, 2025

The Best Crime Fiction Isn't About Redemption. It's About Endurance.

The Best Crime Fiction Isn't About Redemption. It's About Endurance.

"[O]ne of the reasons we read is to watch others struggle."

By Mark Stevens | June 2, 2025

Crime Never Sleeps in These NYC Mysteries and Thrillers

Crime Never Sleeps in These NYC Mysteries and Thrillers

Sara Driscoll recommends a smorgasbord of Big-Apple-based crime fiction

By Sara Driscoll | May 29, 2025

7 Historical Novels That Explore The Underbelly of the Art World

7 Historical Novels That Explore The Underbelly of the Art World

Laura Leffler on art crimes in fiction, near and far

By Laura Leffler | May 27, 2025

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8 Novels to Read If You Want to Solve a Mystery

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Great Mystery Books for Elementary Schoolers

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The Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of Summer 2025

The Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of Summer 2025

80 mysteries, thrillers, and horror you need to get through the hottest season

By Molly Odintz | May 22, 2025

7 Novels Featuring Imposters Among Us

7 Novels Featuring Imposters Among Us

Alison Bucolla on Shifting Identities in Suspense Fiction

By Allison Buccola | May 22, 2025

Why Julia Bartz Wrote Her New Thriller About Cults and Soulmates

Why Julia Bartz Wrote Her New Thriller About Cults and Soulmates

The bestselling author and licensed therapist had a revelation – watching reality tv.

By Julia Bartz | May 21, 2025

Middle Grade Adventure and Mystery Novels Set in Fantasy Worlds

Middle Grade Adventure and Mystery Novels Set in Fantasy Worlds

A celebration of entwined genres.

By Catharina Steel | May 21, 2025

The New York Crime Novel

The New York Crime Novel

Chris Pavone on class, race, money, art, ambition, greed, politics, real estate and how the New York crime novel ties it all together.

By Chris Pavone | May 20, 2025

6 Mysteries Set in International Destinations

6 Mysteries Set in International Destinations

Jaclyn Goldis on armchair travel and the rise of destination thrillers.

By Jaclyn Goldis | May 20, 2025

Wealth Disparity in Popcorn Thrillers – Why Is It So Captivating to Readers?

Wealth Disparity in Popcorn Thrillers – Why Is It So Captivating to Readers?

Jaime Lynn Hendricks on class divisions and 'have versus have-not' thrillers.

By Jaime Lynn Hendricks | May 20, 2025

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