The Crime Novels of Bogotá

The Crime Novels of Bogotá

Colombia's capital city has seen decades of trauma. It has also produced some of fiction's most powerful stories.

By Paul French | March 23, 2020

Why Journalists Have Such a Hard Time Writing About Themselves

Why Journalists Have Such a Hard Time Writing About Themselves

And why turning to fiction is the solution for many.

By Christi Daugherty | March 23, 2020

Mrs. Mohr Goes Missing

Mrs. Mohr Goes Missing

Maryla Szymickowa

By CrimeReads Excerpts | March 23, 2020

Red Herrings in Contemporary Crime Literature

Red Herrings in Contemporary Crime Literature

Celebrating the 21st century masters of misdirection.

By Karen Dietrich | March 20, 2020

A Conspiracy of Bones

A Conspiracy of Bones

Kathy Reichs

By CrimeReads Excerpts | March 20, 2020

Carolyn Wells, in the Library, with a Revolver

Carolyn Wells, in the Library, with a Revolver

How a prolific mystery author with a penchant for collecting rare books helped to create the ‘biblio-mystery’ genre

By Rebecca Rego Barry | March 19, 2020

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5 International Crime Novels to Read This March

By CrimeReads | March 19, 2020

Harlan Coben Believes Planet of the Apes Is the Best Twist Ending in History

By CrimeReads | March 19, 2020

The Safety Net

By CrimeReads Excerpts | March 19, 2020

Architecture in Fiction—It's More Than Just a Setting

Architecture in Fiction—It's More Than Just a Setting

Six Architecturally Inspired Novels

By Suzanne Redfearn | March 18, 2020

How to Write Perfect Twist Endings (That Will Shock and Delight Even Jaded Suspense Readers)

How to Write Perfect Twist Endings (That Will Shock and Delight Even Jaded Suspense Readers)

Author Stephanie Wrobel breaks down the 9 type of twist endings and the books that executed them best.

By Stephanie Wrobel | March 18, 2020

March's Best Debut Novels

March's Best Debut Novels

9 Debut Crime and Mystery Novels to Check Out This Month (Possibly While Stuck Inside)

By CrimeReads | March 17, 2020

After Me Comes the Flood

After Me Comes the Flood

Sarah Perry

By CrimeReads Excerpts | March 17, 2020

Away With the Fairies

Away With the Fairies

How an old family legend and the story of a haunted cottage taught me a healthy respect for the supernatural.

By Carlene O'Connor | March 16, 2020

The Essential Crime Novels of Los Angeles

The Essential Crime Novels of Los Angeles

34 novels every lover of LA Noir should read as soon as humanly possible.

By Katie Orphan | March 11, 2020

The Poison Pen Letter: The Early 20th Century's Strangest Crime Wave

The Poison Pen Letter: The Early 20th Century's Strangest Crime Wave

Across America and Europe, people couldn't stop writing nasty letters. Soon the courts were overwhelmed with epistolary assaults.

By Curtis Evans | March 10, 2020

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