The Deadly Art of Falling in Love: Blending Romance and Crime in Literature

The Deadly Art of Falling in Love: Blending Romance and Crime in Literature

Letizia Lorini on crafting chemistry, dark rom coms, mixing genres, and more

By Letizia Lorini | January 12, 2026

"The Stephen King of His Time": Richard Matheson's Remarkable Career on Page and Screen

Keith Roysdon remembers an influential, genre-spanning writer

By Keith Roysdon | January 9, 2026

8 Cozy Mysteries Perfect for Middle Grade and Young Adult Readers

8 Cozy Mysteries Perfect for Middle Grade and Young Adult Readers

Taryn Souders recommends contemporary cozies by Sheila Turnage, Alan Bradley, and more

By Taryn Souders | January 9, 2026

The Most Anticipated Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of 2026

The Most Anticipated Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of 2026

Featuring new titles from Tana French, Jordan Harper, Jessica Knoll, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and many more

By Molly Odintz | January 8, 2026

Amy Pease on Writing Villains Who Get Away with Their Crimes

Amy Pease on Writing Villains Who Get Away with Their Crimes

The author of "Wildwood" explores what makes the most sinister kind of antagonist work

By Amy Pease | January 8, 2026

Ross Montgomery on Our Enduring Obsession with the End of the World

Ross Montgomery on Our Enduring Obsession with the End of the World

The author of "The Murder at World's End" explores RaptureTok, Halley's comet, apocalyptic portents, and more

By Ross Montgomery | January 7, 2026

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Family History, Family Mystery: Uncovering My Connection to Joel Townsley Rogers

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Crime Fiction Set in England's Lake District

Crime Fiction Set in England's Lake District

Crime and the City visits England's national park with a giant literary tradition.

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Learning to Pick Locks and Negotiate Ransoms: The Weird Research of Writing Crime Novels

Learning to Pick Locks and Negotiate Ransoms: The Weird Research of Writing Crime Novels

Cate Quinn on the questionably legal life skills she learned while crafting "The Clinic"

By Cate Quinn | January 5, 2026

Celebrating 40 Years of <em>Young Sherlock Holmes</em>

Celebrating 40 Years of Young Sherlock Holmes

Scott Monty reflects on a Sherlockian classic

By Scott Monty | January 3, 2026

Kamilah Cole on Race, Tropes, and the Whitewashing of Dark Academia

Kamilah Cole on Race, Tropes, and the Whitewashing of Dark Academia

The author of "An Arcane Inheritance" navigates a popular genre as a Jamaican American

By Kamilah Cole | December 30, 2025

My First Thriller: Ellen Meister

My First Thriller: Ellen Meister

Ellen Meister’s witty murder mystery didn’t play well with her genre. Or did it?

By Rick Pullen | December 29, 2025

When Victims Talk Back: The Power of Giving Dead Characters a Voice

When Victims Talk Back: The Power of Giving Dead Characters a Voice

Katie Bernet on insight, closure, and realizations from beyond the grave

By Katie Bernet | December 29, 2025

Senior Sleuths: The Art and Appeal of Mysteries Starring Older Detectives

Senior Sleuths: The Art and Appeal of Mysteries Starring Older Detectives

Michelle L. Cullen on tropes, elderly invisibility, and what makes aged crime-solvers so arresting

By Michelle L. Cullen | December 23, 2025

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