The Exploits and Exploitation of Indian Street Magic, Jadoo

The Exploits and Exploitation of Indian Street Magic, Jadoo

Harini Nagendra on the tradition of Jadoo and its complex relationship with Western magic

By Harini Nagendra | May 1, 2024

G'day, From An Apparently Terrifying Continent

G'day, From An Apparently Terrifying Continent

Author Michelle Prak investigates what makes Australia such perfect terrain for thrillers.

By Michelle Prak | April 26, 2024

The Best International Crime Fiction of April 2024

The Best International Crime Fiction of April 2024

Swedish conspiracies, Japanese gourmands, and French butchers

By Molly Odintz | April 19, 2024

Teresa Dovalpage On Capturing Havana's Past and Present Through Fiction

Teresa Dovalpage On Capturing Havana's Past and Present Through Fiction

Lorraine Lopez talks with the Cuban-American author about her ever-evolving Havana Mystery series

By Lorraine Lopez | April 4, 2024

The Best International Fiction of March 2024

The Best International Fiction of March 2024

French noir, Japanese mystery, Argentine horror, and more

By Molly Odintz | March 29, 2024

Ken Bruen, the Dark Soul of Irish Crime Fiction

Ken Bruen, the Dark Soul of Irish Crime Fiction

In his seventeenth Jack Taylor novel, 'Galway Confidential,' Bruen is exploring the frontier of noir.

By Peter Handel | March 21, 2024

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Bordeaux, City of Wine and Crime Fiction

Bordeaux, City of Wine and Crime Fiction

"Crime and the City" investigates a French city with a long cultural tradition.

By Paul French | February 19, 2024

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

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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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