Romance Writing, Historical Cozies, and Drawing a Thread Between Past and Present

Romance Writing, Historical Cozies, and Drawing a Thread Between Past and Present

Historical Details and Human Truths

By Callie Hutton | September 17, 2020

The Killings at Kingfisher Hill

The Killings at Kingfisher Hill

Sophie Hannah

By CrimeReads Excerpts | September 16, 2020

Agatha Christie and The Art of Opening a Mystery Novel

Agatha Christie and The Art of Opening a Mystery Novel

Few authors ever drew readers so swiftly into a world of mystery and suspicion. The Queen of Crime was a master of the craft.

By CrimeReads | September 15, 2020

Eight Great Books About Women Who Disappear

Eight Great Books About Women Who Disappear

Sometimes the best characters are ones who vanish from the page.

By Wendy Walker | September 15, 2020

Alexander McCall Smith: A Crime Reader’s Guide to the Classics

Alexander McCall Smith: A Crime Reader’s Guide to the Classics

Exploring the vast, big-hearted world of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency—and a truly prolific career.

By Neil Nyren | September 11, 2020

Nancy Jooyoun Kim on Koreatown and the Mysteries of Immigrant Family Life

Nancy Jooyoun Kim on Koreatown and the Mysteries of Immigrant Family Life

A new novel explores the darker side of the American Dream in Los Angeles's Koreatown.

By Mimi Wong | September 11, 2020

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How Josephine Tey Crafted a Masterpiece of Paranoia in Postwar England

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The Sleeping Nymph

The Sleeping Nymph

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By CrimeReads Excerpts | September 10, 2020

In Search of America's Rarest Unknown Books by Renowned Writers

In Search of America's Rarest Unknown Books by Renowned Writers

Browsing bookshop shelves you may come across hidden treasures.

By Bradford Morrow | September 9, 2020

Why Indigenous Crime Fiction Matters

Why Indigenous Crime Fiction Matters

There is a long and complex history of crime fiction by Native authors. Their books are as important as ever.

By David Heska Wanbli Weiden | September 9, 2020

In the New Era of Social Distancing, It's Time to Revisit the Genius of <em>Monk</em>

In the New Era of Social Distancing, It's Time to Revisit the Genius of Monk

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By Eleni Theodoropoulos | September 4, 2020

5 Ways To Think About Social Injustice Through Crime Fiction

5 Ways To Think About Social Injustice Through Crime Fiction

These works use genre to explore the fault lines in our societies.

By Alyssa Cole | September 3, 2020

Crime Fiction and the Power of Verisimilitude

Crime Fiction and the Power of Verisimilitude

Deon Meyer searches for an answer to the eternal question: what's the best way to get rid of a body on a train?

By Deon Meyer | September 3, 2020

The Crime Novels of Istanbul

The Crime Novels of Istanbul

Straddling continents and cultures, Istanbul has long been a hotspot for espionage and crime fiction.

By Paul French | August 31, 2020

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