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Adam Plantinga on writing gritty, tough-guy protagonists in modern crime fiction

Adam Plantinga on writing gritty, tough-guy protagonists in modern crime fiction

The author of Dark Country explores the nuances of a classic character type

By Adam Plantinga | October 29, 2026

America's lady Bluebeard: the strange murder trial of Lyda Trueblood

America's lady Bluebeard: the strange murder trial of Lyda Trueblood

Excerpted from Ordinary Wife: The True Story of America's Forgotten Serial Killer by Gregg Olsen and Morgan Olsen

By Gregg Olsen and Morgan Olsen | October 27, 2026

Eriq La Salle on Storytelling, TV Scripts, and Shifting the Focus of His New Novel

Eriq La Salle on Storytelling, TV Scripts, and Shifting the Focus of His New Novel

John B. Valeri profiles the author of Laws of Solomon, the latest Martyr Maker story

By John B. Valeri | October 14, 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of the Month: October 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of the Month: October 2026

Featuring new-in-paperback releases from Steve Berry, May Cobb, John Fram, Gilly Macmillan, Tom Ryan, Nic Stone, and more

By CrimeReads | October 7, 2026

The Sordid History of New York City's Nightclub Crime Scene

The Sordid History of New York City's Nightclub Crime Scene

Jason Allison dissects 5 headline-grabbing moments that inspired his new novel

By Jason Allison | September 21, 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)

By Molly Odintz | September 11, 2026

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The Best Pointy- and Floppy-Eared Canine Characters, According to Margaret Mizushima

By Margaret Mizushima | September 11, 2026

Robyn Gigl on Writing a Police Procedural with a Trans Protagonist Set in a Red State

By Alex Dueben | August 28, 2026

Thomas Kenniff on Writing a Prosecutor After Twenty Years as a Defense Attorney

By Thomas Kenniff | August 19, 2026

Rachel Howzell Hall Is Having a Moment.

The crime fiction favorite is breaking out with a new series just as an old one gets new life in reissue.

By John B. Valeri | August 18, 2026

Why Kevin Wade Chose to Write Crime Novels Set in the North Shore of Long Island

Why Kevin Wade Chose to Write Crime Novels Set in the North Shore of Long Island

Living in a small, illustrious region, and writing about its mysteries.

By Kevin Wade | August 12, 2026

The Best Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of August 2026

The Best Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of August 2026

Featuring new releases from Robyn Gigl, Robert Jackson Bennett, Jennifer Hillier, Chris Bohjalian, Riley Sager, and more

By Molly Odintz | July 31, 2026

Maria DiLorenzo on Capturing the Souls of Serial Killers in True Crime and Memoir

Maria DiLorenzo on Capturing the Souls of Serial Killers in True Crime and Memoir

The author of Confessions of the Green River Killer explores evil's facets in a hybrid genre

By Maria DiLorenzo | July 27, 2026

Rene Denfeld on What Writers Get Wrong About Death Row

Rene Denfeld on What Writers Get Wrong About Death Row

The author of The Talking Bone uses her experience as an investigator to craft more accurate crime fiction

By Rene Denfeld | July 22, 2026

Queer Crime Writers Presents: LGBTQIA+ Crime Fiction To Check Out This Summer

Queer Crime Writers Presents: LGBTQIA+ Crime Fiction To Check Out This Summer

Featuring new and upcoming titles from Robyn Gigl, Joshua Moehling, Lev A.C. Rosen, Birdie Horne, and more

By Queer Crime Writers | July 20, 2026

The Saudi Woman Who's Reimagining Filmmaking – and the Murder Mystery

The Saudi Woman Who's Reimagining Filmmaking – and the Murder Mystery

In short order, Haifaa Al Mansour has become one of Saudi Arabia's best known directors.

By Radha Vatsal | July 9, 2026

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