The Best Debut Crime Novels of 2024

The Best Debut Crime Novels of 2024

Heroic lawyers, historical epics, and plenty of mysteries to solve

By CrimeReads | December 13, 2024

The Best International Crime Fiction of 2024

The Best International Crime Fiction of 2024

Japanese thrillers, French noir, Spanish horror, and more

By Molly Odintz | December 13, 2024

Crime Fiction from the Real Hawaiʻi

Crime Fiction from the Real Hawaiʻi

Local authors are putting out first-rate crime novels that explore the islands' many mysteries.

By Jennifer K. Morita | December 13, 2024

7 Thrillers With Couples Who Don’t Get (Or Deserve) A Happy Ending

7 Thrillers With Couples Who Don’t Get (Or Deserve) A Happy Ending

Darby Kane on dysfunctional couples who lose control.

By Darby Kane | December 13, 2024

The Best Historical Fiction of 2024

The Best Historical Fiction of 2024

Medieval heists, Gilded Age robber barons, and early Hollywood set-pieces

By Molly Odintz | December 12, 2024

The Best Espionage Fiction of 2024

The Best Espionage Fiction of 2024

Rounding up the year's best spy novels and slow-burn geopolitical thrillers.

By CrimeReads | December 12, 2024

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  • Stations
  • West of Loveland
  • Castles: A Fortified History of the World
  • Sweet Pea
  • The Pen: A Human History
  • Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?
  • Gloria Don't Speak
  • The Heights
  • The King Under the Mountain: In Search of J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Just a Shot Away: Martin Scorsese's Life in Film

The Best Horror Fiction of 2024

By Molly Odintz | December 11, 2024

The Best Crime Novels of 2024

By CrimeReads | December 10, 2024

Christmas Capers and Hanukkah Hijinks: A Holiday Mystery Round-Up

By John B. Valeri | December 10, 2024

5 New Books Coming Out This Week

5 New Books Coming Out This Week

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

By CrimeReads | December 9, 2024

Poison Gardens in Fiction

Poison Gardens in Fiction

Poisonous plants can symbolize toxic relationships, or highlight the violence within beauty

By Chelsea Iversen | December 6, 2024

The Best Psychological Thrillers of 2024

The Best Psychological Thrillers of 2024

Gaslighters, doppelgangers, and all manner of grifters

By Molly Odintz | December 5, 2024

Is Suspense the Enemy of Realism?

Is Suspense the Enemy of Realism?

"[T]he more success a writer enjoys in conjuring suspense...the less likely the story will exist in the realm of the real."

By John Brandon | December 5, 2024

The CrimeReads 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

The CrimeReads 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

25+ mystery and crime-themed gift ideas, from the editors of CrimeReads

By Olivia Rutigliano | December 4, 2024

Adam Hamdy on Antiheroes We Hate to Love

Adam Hamdy on Antiheroes We Hate to Love

"Are we fascinated by the distortion? Do we secretly yearn to be free of the morality that constrains our decisions?"

By Adam Hamdy | December 3, 2024

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 | December 2, 2024

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