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Crime and the City: Palermo, Sicily

Crime and the City: Palermo, Sicily

Exploring the crime literature of an ancient city plagued by corruption and organized crime.

By Paul French | September 28, 2020

Why Writers Are Always in Pursuit of the Maltese Falcon

Why Writers Are Always in Pursuit of the Maltese Falcon

Ninety years later, the draw of Hammett's mysterious bird statuette remains strong, especially for writers.

By Gordon McAlpine | September 25, 2020

A Brief Introduction to Honkaku and Shin Honkaku Mysteries

A Brief Introduction to Honkaku and Shin Honkaku Mysteries

It's time to appreciate the long tradition of Japanese puzzle mysteries inspired by the Golden Age of detective fiction.

By Tara Cheesman | September 25, 2020

A Brief History of the Juvenile Mysteries You Checked Out of the Library Eight at a Time

A Brief History of the Juvenile Mysteries You Checked Out of the Library Eight at a Time

How young sleuths like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys became literary icons for generations.

By Keith Roysdon | September 24, 2020

Ten Golden Age Detective Novelists Who Deserve to Be Better Known

Ten Golden Age Detective Novelists Who Deserve to Be Better Known

Celebrating the Unsung Maestros of British Mystery Fiction

By Martin Edwards | September 23, 2020

<em>White Collar</em>: The Fun, Nonsense Con Artist Show You Need in Your Life Right Now

White Collar: The Fun, Nonsense Con Artist Show You Need in Your Life Right Now

It might be time to escape into a world of cons, heists, scams, and a very attractive dream of New York.

By Olivia Rutigliano | September 23, 2020

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The Art of Disappearing

By Rachel Howzell Hall | September 22, 2020

All British People Are Potential Murderers—That's Why We Love Our Mysteries

By Richard Osman | September 22, 2020

Craig Johnson on Uniting the Western and the Art Heist Novel

By CrimeReads | September 22, 2020

And Now She’s Gone

And Now She’s Gone

Rachel Howzell Hall

By CrimeReads Excerpts | September 21, 2020

Nine of the Most Unforgettable Antagonists in Fiction

Nine of the Most Unforgettable Antagonists in Fiction

"Antagonists come in many forms: human, animal, natural, supernatural, and sometimes imaginary."

By L.C. Shaw | September 18, 2020

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

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