Trent Dalton on Australian Noir, Journalism, and Writing Against a Country's Stereotypes

Trent Dalton on Australian Noir, Journalism, and Writing Against a Country's Stereotypes

Alex Dueben speaks with the author of Gravity Let Me Go

By Alex Dueben | September 26, 2026

Sara Z. Carson on Cults and Writing a Novel Inspired by the Horrors of Jonestown

Sara Z. Carson on Cults and Writing a Novel Inspired by the Horrors of Jonestown

The author of Dark Messiah records the life of a teenage girl lost in the legendary massacre

By Sara Z. Carson | September 24, 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of the Month: September 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of the Month: September 2026

Featuring new-in-paperback releases from William Boyd, C.J. Cooke, Brian Freeman, Kristen Loesch, Peter Mann, and more

By CrimeReads | September 23, 2026

10 dark London locales to visit, including storied cemeteries, crypt cafes, and macabre museums

10 dark London locales to visit, including storied cemeteries, crypt cafes, and macabre museums

A tour of the city from A. Rushby.

By A. Rushby | September 23, 2026

5 Weird and Wanton Crime Novels Set in Australia's Suburbs

5 Weird and Wanton Crime Novels Set in Australia's Suburbs

Trent Dalton recommends mysteries that reveal a country's dark underbelly

By Trent Dalton | September 22, 2026

Crime and the City: Liverpool

Crime and the City: Liverpool

Our international crime fiction series heads to Merseyside for a look at Scouse Noir, and more.

By Paul French | September 21, 2026

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Naomi Kaye on the Legacy of the Jonestown Massacre in Literature

By Naomi Kaye | September 18, 2026

Lethal Luxury: 6 Novels Set in Decadent Locales

Lethal Luxury: 6 Novels Set in Decadent Locales

Alex Hay recommends Alex Michaelides, Nita Prose, Alessandra Ranelli, and more

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Abby Geni on Mental Hit Lists, Viking Culture, and the Complexity of Empathy

Abby Geni on Mental Hit Lists, Viking Culture, and the Complexity of Empathy

The author of Children of the Wolf explores Norse ethics in her new novel

By Abby Geni | September 17, 2026

Will Ferguson on the Japanese Backpacking Trek That Inspired His Latest Mystery

Will Ferguson on the Japanese Backpacking Trek That Inspired His Latest Mystery

A story in 3 photos across Okinawa and Nagasaki

By Will Ferguson | September 16, 2026

Crime and the City: The Azores

Crime and the City: The Azores

Crime Reads' world-wandering series stops by Portugal's storied volcanic islands for cozies, thrillers, and more.

By Paul French | September 14, 2026

Outsiders in the Bush: Garry Disher on Australian Outback Noir

Outsiders in the Bush: Garry Disher on Australian Outback Noir

The author of Sanctuary maps the past and present of a unique subgenre

By Garry Disher | September 14, 2026

The Most Anticipated Mysteries, Thrillers, and Crime Novels of Fall 2026

The Most Anticipated Mysteries, Thrillers, and Crime Novels of Fall 2026

(Plus a heady dose of horror)

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Ally Zetterberg on Writing the Women Who Actually Live in Monaco

Ally Zetterberg on Writing the Women Who Actually Live in Monaco

Looking beyond the stereotypes of luxury and celebrity to capture the everyday citizenry of a storied country

By Ally Zetterberg | September 8, 2026

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