When Contemporary Fiction Ages Into the Historical

When Contemporary Fiction Ages Into the Historical

What did the books we read when we were new writers teach us? Looking at circa 1990 mysteries as historical fiction.

By Heather Redmond | October 5, 2023

The Western Meets Weird Fiction: A Roundtable Discussion

The Western Meets Weird Fiction: A Roundtable Discussion

Hats. Boots. Tentacles...? On the inherently wonderful mashup of Western settings and weird stories.

By CrimeReads | October 4, 2023

How a Trip to a Museum Turned into the Perfect Start to a Mystery

How a Trip to a Museum Turned into the Perfect Start to a Mystery

Or, a brief tour of the Churchill War Rooms, the underground bunker from which Churchill staged his war efforts.

By Julia Kelly | October 4, 2023

The Art of Writing Mysteries Featuring Real-Life Figures

The Art of Writing Mysteries Featuring Real-Life Figures

In these books, history and mystery mingle.

By Lyn Squire | September 26, 2023

The Wild, Bizarre, Sometimes Criminal Pleasures of London's Bartholomew Fair

The Wild, Bizarre, Sometimes Criminal Pleasures of London's Bartholomew Fair

Laura Shepherd-Robinson on the dangerous side of one of London's most famous historical fairs.

By Laura Shepherd-Robinson | September 22, 2023

Murder Ballads, the Original True Crime

Murder Ballads, the Original True Crime

On the long tradition of folk music about crimes, used to help communities process trauma and memorialize victims.

By Janet Beard | September 19, 2023

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The Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of Fall 2023

By Molly Odintz | September 7, 2023

7 Great Crime Novels Set in Harlem

7 Great Crime Novels Set in Harlem

Louise Hare on the books that shine a light on one of the nation's most important neighborhoods.

By Louise Hare | August 29, 2023

9 More Historical Novels Coming Out in 2023

9 More Historical Novels Coming Out in 2023

Featuring lovable con artists, crafty fortune-tellers, fierce pirates, and other charming ne'er-do-wells

By Molly Odintz | August 28, 2023

The Dark Side of the Jazz Age

The Dark Side of the Jazz Age

Nancy Bilyeau recommends 12 mysteries and true crime books that "look at the grit beneath the glamour of the 1920s."

By Nancy Bilyeau | August 11, 2023

Red Right Hand: Peaky Blinders, Babylon Berlin and the Looming Shadow of Fascism

Red Right Hand: Peaky Blinders, Babylon Berlin and the Looming Shadow of Fascism

How history creates suspense in two standout crime dramas.

By Zack Budryk | August 10, 2023

The Best Paperback Releases of Summer 2023

The Best Paperback Releases of Summer 2023

Featuring new in paperback releases from Winnie M. Li, Deanna Raybourn, Michael Connelly, and many more.

By CrimeReads | August 9, 2023

The Best Historical Fiction of 2023 (So Far)

The Best Historical Fiction of 2023 (So Far)

20 essential new historical crime novels to add to your reading list.

By Molly Odintz | August 8, 2023

James Lee Burke Reckons with History, the South, and the Hatred Burning Through America

James Lee Burke Reckons with History, the South, and the Hatred Burning Through America

The author discusses his newest novel, an epic of the American Civil War, with David Masciotra.

By David Masciotra | July 24, 2023

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