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8 Thrillers about Women Breaking Free, Losing Control, and Taking Charge

In an age of strong female characters, these novels track their protagonists' journeys towards empowerment.

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In these long-running series, sleuths are complex, evolving characters, who acknowledge the passage of time.

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"My favorite books capture something tangibly and often uncomfortably real about human development, thought processes, coping mechanisms, and interpersonal and cultural dynamics."

The Power of Totalitarian Noir

Stories about cops and detectives working within authoritarian systems have always had a complex appeal. For one author, those stories now seem closer to home.

In These Crime Books, The City Is As Much A Character As A Backdrop

"Cities are full of grifters on the make, the downtrodden and the lost, and the sound of easy money. The D.N.A. of crime fiction."

The Month's Best Nonfiction Crime Books

A refuge from modernity, a history of Mexico's drug trade, and an investigation into the "science of suspense."

The Best New Books Out In Paperback This Month

Featuring new paperback releases from Lucy Foley, Richard Osman, Denise Mina, Riley Sager, and more.

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In an age of strong female characters, these novels track their protagonists' journeys towards empowerment.

New books from Megan Abbott, Stephen King, Naomi Hirahara, and more.

In these long-running series, sleuths are complex, evolving characters, who acknowledge the passage of time.

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

Portland has inspired its fair share of crime novels. From its hardscrabble past to today's hot button issues, it's a city living on a knife's edge.

"My favorite books capture something tangibly and often uncomfortably real about human development, thought processes, coping mechanisms, and interpersonal and cultural dynamics."

Stories about cops and detectives working within authoritarian systems have always had a complex appeal. For one author, those stories now seem closer to home.

"Cities are full of grifters on the make, the downtrodden and the lost, and the sound of easy money. The D.N.A. of crime fiction."

A refuge from modernity, a history of Mexico's drug trade, and an investigation into the "science of suspense."

Featuring new paperback releases from Lucy Foley, Richard Osman, Denise Mina, Riley Sager, and more.

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