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The Best Frenemies in Fiction

The Best Frenemies in Fiction

10 favorite works featuring complex relationships, shifting allegiances, and odd bedfellows galore.

By E. G. Scott | August 12, 2020

What Drives Obsession in Fiction?

What Drives Obsession in Fiction?

A Psychologist's Pointers for Exploring Obsession and Infatuation in Crime Fiction

By R. J. Jacobs | August 12, 2020

The Finisher

The Finisher

Peter Lovesay

By CrimeReads Excerpts | August 11, 2020

The Darkest Hearts

The Darkest Hearts

Nelson George

By CrimeReads Excerpts | August 10, 2020

The Evolution of Dave Robicheaux and the Incredible Career of James Lee Burke

The Evolution of Dave Robicheaux and the Incredible Career of James Lee Burke

For over thirty years, the spiritual Louisiana lawman has been casting a light and chasing demons.

By David Masciotra | August 7, 2020

Small Town Mysteries From the US, Canada and Australia

Small Town Mysteries From the US, Canada and Australia

Across the globe, small towns are full of secrets, and novelists have taken notice.

By Poppy Gee | August 6, 2020

Best Reviewed
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9 Mystery Novels Featuring Collections

By Elsa Hart | August 6, 2020

My Life in True Crime

By Kim Powers | August 6, 2020

Add a Tart Twist to Your Summer Reading List With These Cocktail Themed Mysteries

By Sherry Harris | August 6, 2020

No Woods So Dark As These

No Woods So Dark As These

Randall Silvis

By CrimeReads Excerpts | August 6, 2020

Writing with Children at Home During a Pandemic

Writing with Children at Home During a Pandemic

Writing a novel is lonely, depressing work. Having kids around all the time can make it...surprisingly joyful.

By Jesse Kellerman | August 5, 2020

Laura Lippman:

Laura Lippman: "My Imagination Is Really Dark."

The author opens up about parenting, aging, choosing happiness, and exploring her dark, twisted imagination.

By Molly Odintz | August 5, 2020

The Joys of Mystery Fiction's Most Enduring Tropes

The Joys of Mystery Fiction's Most Enduring Tropes

Abandoned islands, manor houses, and retired military men. They all serve a purpose in classic detective fiction.

By Alex Pavesi | August 4, 2020

Sucker Punch

Sucker Punch

Laurel K. Hamilton

By CrimeReads Excerpts | August 4, 2020

Size Zero

Size Zero

Abigail Mangin

By CrimeReads Excerpts | August 3, 2020

Complicated, Dangerous, Toxic, and Sometimes Beautiful: Male Friendships in Crime Fiction

Complicated, Dangerous, Toxic, and Sometimes Beautiful: Male Friendships in Crime Fiction

Crime novels allow us to explore the complexities of relationships between men.

By David Bell | July 31, 2020

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