S.J. Bennett on the brilliance of 1960s British mysteries and thrillers

S.J. Bennett on the brilliance of 1960s British mysteries and thrillers

A look at Len Deighton, Frederick Forsyth, and more from the author of Death on the Royal Yacht

By S.J. Bennett | November 5, 2026

Crime and the city: Harbin, China

Crime and the city: Harbin, China

Our itinerant series explores the complex mysteries of former Manchuria

By Paul French | November 4, 2026

Wole Talabi on the intersection of first contact stories and mysteries

Wole Talabi on the intersection of first contact stories and mysteries

The author of The Fist of Memoryexplores what alien stories, sci-fi, and and crime tales share

By Wole Talabi | November 4, 2026

James Patterson on dictators, historical fiction, and writing a world war II thriller

James Patterson on dictators, historical fiction, and writing a world war II thriller

John B. Valeri profiles the author of The Munich Affair

By John B. Valeri | November 3, 2026

Alysandra Dutton on Writing Historical Noir and Investigating Ancient Roman Crimes

Alysandra Dutton on Writing Historical Noir and Investigating Ancient Roman Crimes

The author of The Stolen Women revisits the traumatic history of the Sabine women

By Alysandra Dutton | October 30, 2026

5 crime novels set in grand hotels, from Peter James

5 crime novels set in grand hotels, from Peter James

Peter James recommends Arthur Hailey, Nita Prose, and more

By Peter James | October 27, 2026

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Indonesian noir, Caribbean gothic, Bolivian thrills, Argentine horror, and a psychodrama in Spain

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10 Epistolary Thrillers That Let the Evidence Do the Talking

10 Epistolary Thrillers That Let the Evidence Do the Talking

Eva Jurczyk recommends mysteries told in letters, emails, archives, and more

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Katherine Reay on the Enduring Popularity of Golden-Age British Mysteries

Katherine Reay on the Enduring Popularity of Golden-Age British Mysteries

Plus four reading recommendations from the author of The Undercover Bookshop

By Katherine Reay | October 6, 2026

Crime and the City: Nairobi

Crime and the City: Nairobi

A crime and mystery reading tour through the capital of Kenya.

By Paul French | October 5, 2026

9 Suspense Novels with Unforgettable Settings

9 Suspense Novels with Unforgettable Settings

Hallie Shepherd recommends Paula Hawkins, Stuart Turton, Riley Sager, and more

By Hallie Shepherd | October 2, 2026

Sherry Thomas' Favorite Mysteries Set on the South West England Coast

Sherry Thomas' Favorite Mysteries Set on the South West England Coast

A literary tour of the South West Coast Path from the author of The Vanished Sister

By Sherry Thomas | October 1, 2026

5 Horror Novels Set in Grand Country Homes

5 Horror Novels Set in Grand Country Homes

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