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Six Great Literary Thrillers About Espionage, Spies, and Double Agents

Six Great Literary Thrillers About Espionage, Spies, and Double Agents

Finding great fiction in the moral ambiguity of the spy.

By Rebecca Starford | June 2, 2021

On DNA and Crime Fiction

On DNA and Crime Fiction

Modern genetic testing can reunite families, uncover secrets, diagnose diseases, catch real-life criminals—and, of course, provide endless plot ideas for fiction.

By David Housewright | May 31, 2021

Which International Thriller Should You Binge Over Memorial Day Weekend?

Which International Thriller Should You Binge Over Memorial Day Weekend?

Money laundering, love triangles, and mysterious French towns...

By Dwyer Murphy | May 28, 2021

Arctic Storm Rising

Arctic Storm Rising

Dale Brown

By CrimeReads Excerpts | May 26, 2021

May's Best International Crime Fiction

May's Best International Crime Fiction

Illusionists in Paris, Snipers in Taiwan, and Safecrackers in Cairo

By Molly Odintz | May 25, 2021

The Life and Legacy of Philip Agee, the CIA's First Defector and Most Committed Dissident

The Life and Legacy of Philip Agee, the CIA's First Defector and Most Committed Dissident

Agee was the consummate Agency insider, then later its primary agitator. His legacy remains as fraught and complex as ever.

By Jonathan Stevenson | May 25, 2021

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The Power of Process: Getting to Know Characters by Watching Them Work

By Christian Cantrell | May 24, 2021

Thirty Years Later, Thelma & Louise’s Impact Is Stronger Than Ever

By Nicolas DiDomizio | May 24, 2021

22 New Books By Asian-American And Pacific Islander Authors Perfect for Mystery Readers

By CrimeReads | May 20, 2021

The Most Anticipated Crime Books Of 2021: Summer Reading Edition

The Most Anticipated Crime Books Of 2021: Summer Reading Edition

80 crime novels, mysteries, thrillers, and nonfiction books to keep you reading all summer long.

By CrimeReads | May 13, 2021

I Owe You My Childishness: An Author's Defense of Escapism, Fun, and Generally Licentious Behavior in Thrillers

I Owe You My Childishness: An Author's Defense of Escapism, Fun, and Generally Licentious Behavior in Thrillers

For Aidan Truhen, now is the time for morally disimproving books.

By Aidan Truhen | May 13, 2021

Lee Child’s Little Gold Book

Lee Child’s Little Gold Book

A new book of collected writings reveals unexpected insights into Child's journey from Birmingham to a golden retirement.

By Heather Martin | May 12, 2021

9 Great Thrillers Featuring Alter Egos

9 Great Thrillers Featuring Alter Egos

Regular Joe by day, murderer by night...

By S.A. Lelchuk | May 12, 2021

A Family of Spies

A Family of Spies

I always knew that my grandfather was a spy. But it wasn't until just before my mother died that I learned she was one too.

By Iona Whishaw | May 11, 2021

A Field Guide to the Long History of Skyjackings

A Field Guide to the Long History of Skyjackings

Plane hijackings have been around since the dawn of aviation. From D.B. Cooper to the PFLP, here's an overview of the different eras of our cultural fascination with airplane-takeovers.

By Julia Sirmons | May 10, 2021

On Finding The Perfect Audiobook Narrator (Second Time's The Charm)

On Finding The Perfect Audiobook Narrator (Second Time's The Charm)

After a disastrous first recording, I had a new mission in life: make a newer, better, version.

By Alan Hruska | May 10, 2021

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