Alan Parks on Historical Accuracy, Ridley Scott, and Finding Detail in Anecdotes

Alan Parks on Historical Accuracy, Ridley Scott, and Finding Detail in Anecdotes

The author of Gunner learns history while writing a World War II thriller

By Alan Parks | April 6, 2026

The Best Mysteries, Thrillers, and Crime Novels of April 2026

The Best Mysteries, Thrillers, and Crime Novels of April 2026

Featuring new titles from Jordan Harper, Kylie Lee Baker, Anthony Horowitz, Ed Lin, and more

By Molly Odintz | April 1, 2026

Linda Hamilton: Exploring Religious Patriarchy through Gothic Horror

Linda Hamilton: Exploring Religious Patriarchy through Gothic Horror

"I wrote my way through my deconstruction. The pulsing need to share the story of Mormon women, patriarchy, and polygamy motivated me."

By Linda Hamilton | April 1, 2026

Donna Jones Alward on the Barnstead Method and Writing About the Titanic Disaster

Donna Jones Alward on the Barnstead Method and Writing About the Titanic Disaster

The author of Ship of Dreams reflects on the forerunner of modern forensics

By Donna Jones Alward | March 30, 2026

Rebecca Lehmann on Anne Boleyn and the Fatal Power of Unmanageable Women

Rebecca Lehmann on Anne Boleyn and the Fatal Power of Unmanageable Women

Exploring the misogyny behind attempts to silence history's loudest ladies

By Rebecca Lehmann | March 26, 2026

Abuse in the Ashram: Blair Glaser on the Predatory Cult of Baba Muktananda

Abuse in the Ashram: Blair Glaser on the Predatory Cult of Baba Muktananda

The author of The Incredible Longing seeks accountability from toxic leaders

By Blair Glaser | March 23, 2026

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Sujata Massey on Indian Mysteries, Saradindu Bandyopadhyay, and South Asian Cinema

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Gin Phillips on the Joy of Falling Down a Research Rabbit Hole

By Gin Phillips | March 3, 2026

The Best Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of March 2026

The Best Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of March 2026

10 new books to check out this month, as selected by the CrimeReads editors

By Molly Odintz | March 3, 2026

Shelley Puhak on the Historical Hearsay Behind Elizabeth Bathory's Notoriety

Shelley Puhak on the Historical Hearsay Behind Elizabeth Bathory's Notoriety

The author of The Blood Countess dispels our dark fascination with a (supposed) female serial killer

By Shelley Puhak | February 26, 2026

On Crime Fiction As a <br>Proxy for Real Life Justice

On Crime Fiction As a
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"An extensive exposure to imagined criminal scenarios teaches us sooner or later that justice is complicated."

By Christopher Huang | February 24, 2026

Valerie Wilson Wesley on the Harlem Renaissance and Writing Historical Mysteries

Valerie Wilson Wesley on the Harlem Renaissance and Writing Historical Mysteries

The author of The Mysterious Death of Junetta Plum in conversation with Alex Dueben

By Alex Dueben | February 19, 2026

The Best International Crime Fiction of February 2026

The Best International Crime Fiction of February 2026

Gravediggers in Vienna, revolutionaries in Algeria, vacationers in Greece, and vengeful furies in Montreal

By Molly Odintz | February 19, 2026

Cannibal, the Listicle

Cannibal, the Listicle

13 recent and upcoming works in which human flesh is consumed

By Molly Odintz | February 17, 2026

What can family curses tell us about inheritance and self-fulfilling prophecy?

What can family curses tell us about inheritance and self-fulfilling prophecy?

Carmella Lowkis on her family's strange legacy.

By Carmella Lowkis | February 12, 2026

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