Crime and the City: Karachi

Crime and the City: Karachi

Pakistan's most populated city has a big tradition of books that explore crime and corruption.

By Paul French | January 3, 2023

The Best International Crime Fiction of 2022

The Best International Crime Fiction of 2022

Mexican noir, Japanese thrillers, South Korean assassins, Argentinian art crimes, and a new Lady Joker!

By Molly Odintz | December 19, 2022

Crime and the City: Tunis

Crime and the City: Tunis

Reading your way through the mysteries of an ancient Mediterranean city.

By Paul French | December 12, 2022

Five Character-Driven Mystery Novels from European Authors

Five Character-Driven Mystery Novels from European Authors

Swiss author Joël Dicker selects some favorite European mysteries with human dramas at the center.

By Joël Dicker | December 8, 2022

The Best International Crime Fiction of November and December

The Best International Crime Fiction of November and December

4 works in translation to close out the year.

By Molly Odintz | December 1, 2022

“Three Pines” Puts a Darker Lens on Louise Penny’s Series

“Three Pines” Puts a Darker Lens on Louise Penny’s Series

Still, fans and newcomers will find a lot to love

By Elizabeth Held | November 29, 2022

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Which International Thriller Should You Binge This Weekend?

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The Best International Crime Fiction of Fall 2022

The Best International Crime Fiction of Fall 2022

A French meta-mystery, South Korean suspense, Japanese noir, and more.

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Alexandria: A Center of Ancient Crime Writing

Alexandria: A Center of Ancient Crime Writing

Egypt's Mediterranean port city is legendary for its lost library. It also has quite a legacy in crime fiction.

By Paul French | October 17, 2022

A Mystery Author's Inspirational Place: Aix-en-Provence

A Mystery Author's Inspirational Place: Aix-en-Provence

M.L. Longworth on the locations and memories that have helped bring her long-running Aix mysteries to life.

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September's Best Debut Novels

September's Best Debut Novels

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Florence Fiction: A Criminal Renaissance

Florence Fiction: A Criminal Renaissance

Crime and the City visits the birthplace of the Renaissance, a city known for art, style, food...and mystery.

By Paul French | September 19, 2022

England’s Lake District: All the Calm and Placid Water Hides an Awful Lot of Murder

England’s Lake District: All the Calm and Placid Water Hides an Awful Lot of Murder

Crime and the City takes a late summer holiday with the crime fiction of the Lake District.

By Paul French | September 12, 2022

Which International Thriller Should You Binge This Weekend?

Which International Thriller Should You Binge This Weekend?

Do you feel more like radical politics, corrupt expats, or spies in costumes?

By Dwyer Murphy | August 26, 2022

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