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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

If You Loved Watching This Show, Read This Thriller!

If You Loved Watching This Show, Read This Thriller!

Let Gigi Waldorf play matchmaker for your upcoming viewing and reading.

By Gigi Waldorf | September 26, 2026

Encyclopedia Brown and the <br>Ethics of Amateur Sleuthing

Encyclopedia Brown and the
Ethics of Amateur Sleuthing

What do fantasies of kid detectives using unorthodox methods to track down wrongdoers mean in an era of mass misinformation and institutional distrust?

By Monica Chin | September 25, 2026

5 Powerful Horror Novels for Animal Lovers

5 Powerful Horror Novels for Animal Lovers

Carrie Lee South recommends Kira Jane Buxton, Stephen Graham Jones, and more

By Carrie Lee South | September 25, 2026

Why Tour Guides Make the Best Detectives

Why Tour Guides Make the Best Detectives

Michelle Chouinard on some lessons learned taking her fictional character's job for a spin in real life.

By Michelle Chouinard | September 25, 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

Best Reviewed
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Megan Mostyn-Brown on Grounding Fictional Horror in Real Science

By Megan Mostyn-Brown | September 24, 2026

5 Modern, Literary Ghost Stories That Inspired Chris Vanjonack's Short Story Collection

By Chris Vanjonack | September 24, 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of the Month: September 2026

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

Jessica Brody on Going from Writing the Book on Plot to Plotting Out Murders

Jessica Brody on Going from Writing the Book on Plot to Plotting Out Murders

The author of 'How to Write a Murder' explores narrative structure, twists, and self-help

By Jessica Brody | 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

Courtney Psak on the Narrative Potential of Sibling Rivalry in Thrillers

Courtney Psak on the Narrative Potential of Sibling Rivalry in Thrillers

The author of The Aunt creates story stakes through familial tension

By Courtney Psak | September 22, 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

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 21, 2026

Darryl Jones on Discovering the Remarkable Ghost Stories of M.R. James

Darryl Jones on Discovering the Remarkable Ghost Stories of M.R. James

The author of For the Dead Remember reflects on the life and literary influence of a Cambridge scholar

By Darryl Jones | September 21, 2026

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