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The State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: The Future of Crime Writing

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: The Future of Crime Writing

"Everything's important, everything's on the table, and everything's fair game."

By Molly Odintz | May 1, 2024

The Rare Entertainments of E.C.R. Lorac's <em>Death of an Author</em>

The Rare Entertainments of E.C.R. Lorac's Death of an Author

Appreciating an unusual standalone from a Golden Age writer better known for her series

By Martin Edwards | May 1, 2024

The Exploits and Exploitation of Indian Street Magic, Jadoo

The Exploits and Exploitation of Indian Street Magic, Jadoo

Harini Nagendra on the tradition of Jadoo and its complex relationship with Western magic

By Harini Nagendra | May 1, 2024

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: Writing Life

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: Writing Life

"You can always edit crap. You can’t edit nothing."

By Molly Odintz | April 30, 2024

The Author as Protagonist

The Author as Protagonist

Why are so many fictional writers solving crimes in detective novels?

By Catherine Mack | April 29, 2024

On the Invention of M. Dupin

On the Invention of M. Dupin

A transcript from Olivia Rutigliano's talk on Poe and detective fiction at New York University Law School's Poe Room Event

By Olivia Rutigliano | April 26, 2024

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“My Mind Had Been Fired By Reading Cheap Detective Stories

“My Mind Had Been Fired By Reading Cheap Detective Stories"

The colorful criminal escapades of the Gunn Brothers of San Francisco and Manhattan and the classic 1942 noir novel that came out of it all

By Curtis Evans | April 18, 2024

Philip Miller On Using Ouija Boards to Fuel Creativity

Philip Miller On Using Ouija Boards to Fuel Creativity

"Ouija boards are a fascinating tool for a mystery novel."

By Philip Miller | April 18, 2024

Anthony Horowitz on Giving Himself a New Role in His Latest Mystery

Anthony Horowitz on Giving Himself a New Role in His Latest Mystery

The bestselling author explains why he can't resist upending a formula.

By John B. Valeri | April 16, 2024

A Bloody-Minded Business: Julian Symons’ Evolution as a Crime Fiction Critic

A Bloody-Minded Business: Julian Symons’ Evolution as a Crime Fiction Critic

The seismic shifts in interpretation throughout the critic's long career say as much about society as they do about the individual

By Curtis Evans | April 15, 2024

10 Queer Crime Novels To Check Out This Spring

10 Queer Crime Novels To Check Out This Spring

Essential new LGBTQIA+ reads, recommended by Queer Crime Writers

By Queer Crime Writers | April 12, 2024

The 81 Best, Worst, and Strangest Dr. Watson Portrayals of All-Time, Ranked

The 81 Best, Worst, and Strangest Dr. Watson Portrayals of All-Time, Ranked

An endeavor which was HARDLY "elementary, my dear Watson."

By Olivia Rutigliano | April 12, 2024

Henriette Lazaridis on the Magic of Discovering Detective Fiction in Her Grandmother's House in Athens

Henriette Lazaridis on the Magic of Discovering Detective Fiction in Her Grandmother's House in Athens

A foundational reading experience, a lifelong passion.

By Henriette Lazaridis | April 10, 2024

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