‘The Diplomat’ is a New Breed of Political – and Marital - Thriller

‘The Diplomat’ is a New Breed of Political – and Marital - Thriller

Saving the world is the fun part. Relationships take work.

By Keith Roysdon | May 5, 2023

Gibraltar: Crime on the Rock

Gibraltar: Crime on the Rock

In this tiny outpost, visitors find a unique culture—and a great many novels.

By Paul French | May 1, 2023

Crime and the City: Lhasa

Crime and the City: Lhasa

High in the mountains, a holy city, with a long tradition of mysteries and thrillers.

By Paul French | April 17, 2023

Tina, Mafia Soldier

Tina, Mafia Soldier

Maria Rosa Cutrufelli, translated by Robin Pickering-Iazzi

By CrimeReads Excerpts | March 31, 2023

How I Used My Characters to Travel During Lockdown

How I Used My Characters to Travel During Lockdown

Amulya Malladi on pandemic isolation and the power of imagination.

By Amulya Malladi | March 28, 2023

Crime and the City: Cyprus

Crime and the City: Cyprus

An island paradise, but also a fraught geopolitical frontline.

By Paul French | March 27, 2023

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Crime and the City: Kyoto

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Christopher Bollen on Americans Abroad and Setting as an Active Character

Christopher Bollen on Americans Abroad and Setting as an Active Character

In his latest literary thriller, Bollen brings the mystery to Cairo.

By Peter Handel | March 8, 2023

Odessa: A City of Legends

Odessa: A City of Legends

Crime and the City on the books of the fabled port city, home to some of the world's most cosmopolitan crooks.

By Paul French | March 6, 2023

The Best International Fiction of February

The Best International Fiction of February

French noir, Argentinian vampires, Finnish conspiracies, and more!

By Molly Odintz | February 23, 2023

São Paulo: City of Extremes

São Paulo: City of Extremes

Crime and the City visits the Brazilian megalopolis in search of good books.

By Paul French | February 6, 2023

Crime and the City: Cork, Ireland

Crime and the City: Cork, Ireland

A look at the crime books set in and around Ireland's city of 'blow-ins'

By Paul French | January 30, 2023

The Best International Crime Novels Coming Out This January

The Best International Crime Novels Coming Out This January

New books from Jane Harper, Christoffer Carlsson, Deepti Kapoor, and more.

By CrimeReads | January 20, 2023

Shop Talk: Jane Harper Makes a Plan for Her Novels...Then Several Hundred Mugs of Tea

Shop Talk: Jane Harper Makes a Plan for Her Novels...Then Several Hundred Mugs of Tea

Crime writers talking routines, outlines, and editing in hard copy.

By Eli Cranor | January 12, 2023

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