From Baker Street to Baking Sleuths 

From Baker Street to Baking Sleuths 

Gretchen Rue explains why baking makes for such great mystery.

By Gretchen Rue | February 19, 2024

Six Novels with a Structure of their Own

Six Novels with a Structure of their Own

Edwin Hill on using story structure to play with perspective and slowly dole out truths

By Edwin Hill | February 15, 2024

On Becoming an Accidental Crime Novelist

On Becoming an Accidental Crime Novelist

"How do I feel about this happy accident? Honestly, pretty great."

By Tom Baragwanath | February 15, 2024

The Power of Neurodiverse Characters in Mysteries

The Power of Neurodiverse Characters in Mysteries

Brandy Schillace on finding ND representation in the genre.

By Brandy Schillace | February 14, 2024

Sherlock Holmes, That Enigma We Know So Well

Sherlock Holmes, That Enigma We Know So Well

"I write Holmes as a character, and it’s startling how much I’ve had to make up."

By Laurie R. King | February 14, 2024

Nick Petrie on the Best Boundary Pushing Novels in Beloved Mystery Series

Nick Petrie on the Best Boundary Pushing Novels in Beloved Mystery Series

Long-running mystery series require certain rules. Sometimes, the authors of those books want to break their own rules.

By Nick Petrie | February 9, 2024

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The Backlist: Naomi Hirahara and Polly Stewart Read Chester Himes' Noir Classic

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Older Women Make the Best Sleuths and Spies (And Criminals)

Older Women Make the Best Sleuths and Spies (And Criminals)

When we age into invisibility, we can get away with anything...

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Murder Mysteries, Magic, and Mashups

Murder Mysteries, Magic, and Mashups

Or, How I Learned to Quit Worrying and Embrace the Crossover

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Planes, Trains, and Homicides: Murder Mysteries in Transport

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Benjamin Stevenson breaks down the charms of a moving mystery.

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The Comfort of Cozies

The Comfort of Cozies

Joyce Tremel asks around the cozy mystery community to find out all the reasons readers return to these gems again and again.

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Cozy Sleuths with Moxie: An Appreciation and Reading List

Cozy Sleuths with Moxie: An Appreciation and Reading List

These characters are done being doormats and ready to use their wit and wiles to stand up for themselves and their communities

By Gabby Allan | January 25, 2024

The 20 Best, Worst, and Strangest Hercule Poirot Portrayals of All-Time, Ranked

The 20 Best, Worst, and Strangest Hercule Poirot Portrayals of All-Time, Ranked

Peter Ustinov, Albert Finney, John Malkovich and more!

By Olivia Rutigliano | January 24, 2024

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