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    Charles Dickens Was Obsessed with Detectives, Too

    Charles Dickens Was Obsessed with Detectives, Too

    In 1851, detectives were new to the London police force. The most famous novelist in the world figured he'd go on some ridealongs.

    By Tim Mason | June 24, 2019

    The Good Sister

    The Good Sister

    Gillian McAllister

    By CrimeReads Excerpts | June 24, 2019

    Art World Noir

    Art World Noir

    The art world mystery has it all: tortured artists, gallery parties, downtown scenesters, existential angst, counterfeits and collectors.

    By Lisa Levy | June 21, 2019

    The Ugly Truth

    The Ugly Truth

    Jill Orr

    By CrimeReads Excerpts | June 21, 2019

    In Praise of the Second Novel

    In Praise of the Second Novel

    Debut authors get the limelight. These seven women are killing it with their follow-ups, too.

    By Lisa Levy | June 20, 2019

    June's Best Debut Thrillers and Crime Novels

    June's Best Debut Thrillers and Crime Novels

    6 Promising New Authors to Discover This Summer

    By CrimeReads | June 19, 2019

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    The Literature of Really Bad Neighbors

    By Louise Candlish | June 19, 2019

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    By Alexis Hall | June 17, 2019

    The Crime Fiction of Algiers

    By Paul French | June 17, 2019

    A Discussion on Women<br> in Crime Fiction

    A Discussion on Women
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    Crime authors discuss the evolving role of women in crime fiction, and why women readers come to these books again and again.

    By Gilly Macmillan | June 17, 2019

    The Most Anticipated Crime Shows of Summer

    The Most Anticipated Crime Shows of Summer

    Your guide to the essential series of Summer 2019. From Veronica Mars to Luther to Mindhunter, there's a crime show for everyone.

    By Camille LeBlanc | June 14, 2019

    The Sublime Magic of the Seaside Thriller

    The Sublime Magic of the Seaside Thriller

    Nothing elevates a thriller like crashing waves and rising tides.

    By Janna King | June 14, 2019

    16 Crime Books To Give Your Dad For Father's Day

    16 Crime Books To Give Your Dad For Father's Day

    Why Not Get Your Dad A Nice Edition of A Classic Crime Novel?

    By CrimeReads | June 14, 2019

    The First Mistake

    The First Mistake

    Sandie Jones

    By CrimeReads Excerpts | June 14, 2019

    The Body in Question

    The Body in Question

    Jill Ciment

    By CrimeReads Excerpts | June 12, 2019

    The Oracle

    The Oracle

    Clive Cussler and Robin Burcell

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