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How John Grisham Lost His Love of Baseball

How John Grisham Lost His Love of Baseball

The author was once a stalwart MLB fan. But this spring, he'd rather be reading a book.

By Rick Pullen | March 18, 2026

Why Motive Matters Even More than Truth in Crime Fiction

Why Motive Matters Even More than Truth in Crime Fiction

Nadine Matheson mulls how to create narrative satisfaction rather than random violence

By Nadine Matheson | March 13, 2026

Sujata Massey on Indian Mysteries, Saradindu Bandyopadhyay, and South Asian Cinema

Sujata Massey on Indian Mysteries, Saradindu Bandyopadhyay, and South Asian Cinema

The author of The Star from Calcutta charts the rise of crime stories in India

By Sujata Massey | March 12, 2026

My First Thriller: John Grisham

My First Thriller: John Grisham

How outrage and persistence kickstarted Grisham’s juggernaut writing career and led him to 'A Time to Kill'

By Rick Pullen | February 13, 2026

Yosha Gunasekera on Ethics, Erasure, and the Human Cost of True Crime

Yosha Gunasekera on Ethics, Erasure, and the Human Cost of True Crime

How a popular genre distorts the legal system's harsh realities

By Yosha Gunasekera | February 10, 2026

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

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

Featuring new titles from Tana French, Jordan Harper, Jessica Knoll, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and many more

By Molly Odintz | January 8, 2026

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20 Years Strong: How Michael Connelly Keeps "The Lincoln Lawyer" Series Fresh

By L. Wayne Hicks | November 20, 2025

Eric Heisserer on Filmmaking, Reincarnation, and Writing His First Novel

By Alex Dueben | November 11, 2025

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.

By CrimeReads | September 29, 2025

Joshua Sharpe on the Four Decade Quest to Catch the Killer of a Black Couple in Southern Georgia

Joshua Sharpe on the Four Decade Quest to Catch the Killer of a Black Couple in Southern Georgia

Kevin Canfield talks to the author about his work solving a famous cold case and righting a miscarriage of justice.

By Kevin Canfield | September 24, 2025

Why were British Police officers called 'Bobbies?'

Why were British Police officers called 'Bobbies?'

And other old-timey administrative nicknames for the police.

By Olivia Rutigliano | September 15, 2025

10 New Books Out This Week

10 New Books Out This Week

New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.

By CrimeReads | September 15, 2025

Justice, Appearances, and Reality: Victor Suthammanont On Crafting a Legal Thriller With No Easy Resolution

Justice, Appearances, and Reality: Victor Suthammanont On Crafting a Legal Thriller With No Easy Resolution

Crime fiction is neat. Real life is messy. And the best novels hit somewhere in between.

By Victor Suthammanont | August 8, 2025

My First Thriller: Isabella Maldonado

My First Thriller: Isabella Maldonado

From the police force to the writers' conferences to successful author.

By Rick Pullen | July 28, 2025

Gabriel Urza on Legal Thrillers, Justice, and a Broken System

Gabriel Urza on Legal Thrillers, Justice, and a Broken System

The author and former public defender discusses his new novel, 'The Silver State'

By Alex Dueben | July 10, 2025

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