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Six Novels of Intrigue Set in Golden Age Hollywood

Six Novels of Intrigue Set in Golden Age Hollywood

Spectacular dreams, spectacularly shattered...

By Susan Meissner | March 10, 2025

A Walking Tour of Manhattan's Chinatown and Turn-of-the-Century New York City

A Walking Tour of Manhattan's Chinatown and Turn-of-the-Century New York City

"Then, as now, in New York City, real estate is everything."

By Radha Vatsal | March 5, 2025

Radha Vatsal on Writing Historical Fiction From a New Perspective

Radha Vatsal on Writing Historical Fiction From a New Perspective

Set in New York's Chinatown in the early 20th century, the author's new novel brings a fresh view to the city's history.

By Scott Adlerberg | March 4, 2025

How to Craft a Mystery in Both a Historical and Contemporary Setting

How to Craft a Mystery in Both a Historical and Contemporary Setting

Amanda Flower on matters of timing

By Amanda Flower | February 28, 2025

The Backlist: Reading Megan Abbott's 'Die a Little' with Clémence Michallon

The Backlist: Reading Megan Abbott's 'Die a Little' with Clémence Michallon

Michallon and Polly Stewart revisit Abbott's debut novel.

By Polly Stewart | February 27, 2025

Allison Epstein: A Love Letter to the Fictional Thief

Allison Epstein: A Love Letter to the Fictional Thief

"As a historical crime writer, there’s one trope I love more than almost anything, and that’s an old-timey thief with an elaborate scheme."

By Allison Epstein | February 25, 2025

Best Reviewed
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The Best International Fiction
of February 2025

By Molly Odintz | February 7, 2025

Spies as Storytellers: Crafting Aliases, Inventing People, and Weaving Tales from Information

By Suzanne Nelson | February 5, 2025

Why Eleanor Roosevelt Makes a Great Fictional Detective

By Ellen Yardley | January 31, 2025

20 New and Upcoming Works of Historical Fiction to Check Out In 2025

20 New and Upcoming Works of Historical Fiction to Check Out In 2025

Featuring Medieval puppet kings, Renaissance artists, Georgian prostitutes, and so many Victorian ruffians

By Molly Odintz | January 30, 2025

Historical Fiction 101

Historical Fiction 101

How to craft tales of the past that are as riveting for the reader as they are respectful of the source material

By Erin Cotter | January 23, 2025

Why These Crimes Against Women in 1950s London Captured a Novelist's Imagination

Why These Crimes Against Women in 1950s London Captured a Novelist's Imagination

S.J. Bennett on the crimes that resonated across decades.

By S.J. Bennett | January 22, 2025

Crime Fiction Has a Dead Girl Problem

Crime Fiction Has a Dead Girl Problem

"we are not props, not catalysts, not collateral damage. We are the point. We are the heroes. We are the center of our stories."

By Gigi Griffis | January 22, 2025

The Most Anticipated Crime Books of 2025

The Most Anticipated Crime Books of 2025

80+ mysteries, thrillers, and horror novels to look forward to in the year ahead

By Molly Odintz | January 10, 2025

The Hidden History of Queer 18th Century London

The Hidden History of Queer 18th Century London

On the Georgian Era's 'Molly houses', meant to be safe spaces for gay men, but often enough a target for raids and blackmail

By A.J. West | January 9, 2025

Historical Crime Novels Featuring Agatha Christie Vibes

Historical Crime Novels Featuring Agatha Christie Vibes

Fiona Davis recommends works that "incorporate Christie’s signature moves and...keep you on the edge for the entire ride"

By Fiona Davis | January 8, 2025

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