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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

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By Molly Odintz | April 4, 2024

Six of the Best Campus Crime Novels

Six of the Best Campus Crime Novels

Ali Lowe on crime and mystery within the campus gates.

By Ali Lowe | April 4, 2024

Teresa Dovalpage On Capturing Havana's Past and Present Through Fiction

Teresa Dovalpage On Capturing Havana's Past and Present Through Fiction

Lorraine Lopez talks with the Cuban-American author about her ever-evolving Havana Mystery series

By Lorraine Lopez | April 4, 2024

7 Modern Cozies to Look Forward to Reading in 2024

7 Modern Cozies to Look Forward to Reading in 2024

Sydney Leigh on the cozy mysteries readers are lining up for this year.

By Sydney Leigh | April 4, 2024

The Backlist: Kellye Garrett on the Legacy of Valerie Wilson Wesley

The Backlist: Kellye Garrett on the Legacy of Valerie Wilson Wesley

Kellye Garrett and Polly Stewart discuss a New Jersey crime classic: 'When Death Comes Stealing'

By Polly Stewart | April 3, 2024

Cowriters SJ Rozan & John Shen Yen Nee On Reimagining Forgotten Histories

Cowriters SJ Rozan & John Shen Yen Nee On Reimagining Forgotten Histories

Solve crimes and navigate historical flashpoints with their time-jumping duo of detectives, inspired by Chinese historical figures

By SJ Rozan and John Shen Yen Nee | April 3, 2024

Five Great Murder Mysteries Set in College Towns

Five Great Murder Mysteries Set in College Towns

Harry Dolan on the lure of mystery in and around campus.

By Harry Dolan | April 2, 2024

The Importance of a Great Setting in Crime Fiction

The Importance of a Great Setting in Crime Fiction

Ash Clifton on Ross Macdonald, Charles Willeford, and the right way to craft a mystery's setting.

By Ash Clifton | April 1, 2024

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