The Best Speculative Crime Fiction of 2023

The Best Speculative Crime Fiction of 2023

Alternate histories, scifi thrillers, and magical murder mysteries

By Molly Odintz | December 22, 2023

The Best Horror Fiction of 2023

The Best Horror Fiction of 2023

These novels take you deep into the darkness, only to lead you out with a flickering lantern of hope

By Molly Odintz | December 21, 2023

The Best Crime and Suspense Anthologies of 2023

The Best Crime and Suspense Anthologies of 2023

Featuring dark indigenous fiction, true crime reckonings, weird westerns, and more.

By CrimeReads | December 21, 2023

The Best True Crime Books of 2023

The Best True Crime Books of 2023

Fraternity traffickers, extrajudicial killings, art thieves and more, in this year's best true crime writing.

By CrimeReads | December 20, 2023

The Best Historical Fiction of 2023

The Best Historical Fiction of 2023

Spiritualists, Social Climbers, Serial Killers, and Plenty of Pirates

By Molly Odintz | December 20, 2023

5 Books for Mystery Lovers Who Want to Be Transported

5 Books for Mystery Lovers Who Want to Be Transported

Lady Detectives in Vivid Worlds

By Paz Pardo | December 19, 2023

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Spiritualists and Tarot Readers Are Having A Moment

By Molly Odintz | December 19, 2023

The Best Noir Fiction of 2023

By CrimeReads | December 18, 2023

Travel Thrillers That Will Make You Reconsider Your Vacation Plans

By John Marrs | December 18, 2023

The Best International Crime Novels of 2023

The Best International Crime Novels of 2023

The best fiction in translation to grace our shelves this year.

By Molly Odintz | December 15, 2023

The Best Espionage Novels of 2023

The Best Espionage Novels of 2023

Featuring spy stories from Anna Pitoniak, Javier Marías, Alma Katsu, and more.

By CrimeReads | December 14, 2023

Remembering Tim Dorsey and His Wild Florida Stories

Remembering Tim Dorsey and His Wild Florida Stories

Craig Pittman pays tribute to the bard of noir in the Sunshine State.

By Craig Pittman | December 13, 2023

The 15 Best Psychological Thrillers of 2023

The 15 Best Psychological Thrillers of 2023

These novels explore the innermost workings of the human mind while demonstrating the power of the genre to consistently surprise.

By Molly Odintz | December 13, 2023

The Best Young Adult Mysteries, Thrillers, and Horror Novels of 2023

The Best Young Adult Mysteries, Thrillers, and Horror Novels of 2023

Locked-room escapades, heavy-hitting social justice noirs, and plenty of high-concept horror

By Molly Odintz | December 12, 2023

Historical Mysteries Set in Early America

Historical Mysteries Set in Early America

Other eras get the glamour, but early America was full of intrigue, and these novelists have taken great advantage.

By Mollie Ann Cox | December 12, 2023

Peril in Paradise: A List Of Thrillers In Which Bad Things Happen In Beautiful Places

Peril in Paradise: A List Of Thrillers In Which Bad Things Happen In Beautiful Places

"This tantalizing juxtaposition makes for thrilling, nail-biting tension"

By Annelise Ryan | December 11, 2023

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