Writing with a Mask: Language and Authenticity In Literature

Writing with a Mask: Language and Authenticity In Literature

On writing American characters realistically when English is your second language

By Teresa Dovalpage | February 6, 2024

Chennai: Crime Writing in a South Indian Megalopolis

Chennai: Crime Writing in a South Indian Megalopolis

Crime and the City visits Chennai

By Paul French | February 5, 2024

Blizzard

Blizzard

Marie Vingtras, translated by Jeffrey Zuckerman

By CrimeReads Excerpts | January 31, 2024

The Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of 2024

The Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of 2024

Buried deeds, international gothics, high-concept noirs, and so many thrillers

By Molly Odintz | January 17, 2024

The Year's Best International Crime Series

The Year's Best International Crime Series

A look back at the global crime scene, much of which is soon headed to US streamers (or already available).

By Paul French | January 12, 2024

Catching Up with Louise Penny in Iceland

Catching Up with Louise Penny in Iceland

G.M. Malliet sat down with Penny at the recent Iceland Noir conference to discuss traditional mysteries, thrillers, and a return to Three Pines.

By G.M. Malliet | January 10, 2024

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Crime and the City: Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight

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Fall's Best International Fiction

Fall's Best International Fiction

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By Molly Odintz | November 22, 2023

Why New Zealand Noir?

Why New Zealand Noir?

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The Mantis

The Mantis

Kotaro Isaka, tr. by Sam Malissa

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Crime and the City: Monte Carlo

Crime and the City: Monte Carlo

In search of good crime fiction set in the wealthy expat enclave known for excess and intrigue.

By Paul French | November 6, 2023

The Ineffable Crimes of Lawrence Osborne

The Ineffable Crimes of Lawrence Osborne

A wide-ranging conversation with the British-born, Bangkok-based author of some of today's finest literary noirs.

By Paul French | November 1, 2023

Crime and the City: Hamburg

Crime and the City: Hamburg

Like all great port cities, Hamburg has a tradition of crime fiction.

By Paul French | October 2, 2023

Anjili Babbar On The Rise of Irish Crime Fiction

Anjili Babbar On The Rise of Irish Crime Fiction

The author of a new book on the subgenre reflects on Irish crime writing's cultural moment.

By Molly Odintz | September 21, 2023

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