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The Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of Fall 2023

The Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of Fall 2023

75+ Noirs, Mysteries, Thrillers, and Horror Novels to take you though the end of the year.

By Molly Odintz | September 7, 2023

Dorothy L Sayers and the Thirty-Foot Drain: Searching for Peter Wimsey

Dorothy L Sayers and the Thirty-Foot Drain: Searching for Peter Wimsey

James R. Benn goes on a quest to discover the original inspiration for Sayers' iconic war-weary character.

By James R. Benn | September 6, 2023

<em>The Secret History</em>'s tragic flaw? Those Kids Are No Fun

The Secret History's tragic flaw? Those Kids Are No Fun

Jessie Gaynor on the importance of having a good time while you're in a work of Dark Academia.

By Jessie Gaynor | September 1, 2023

The Writer as Magpie

The Writer as Magpie

Lucy Burdette on mystery writers and the many ways they find inspiration

By Lucy Burdette | September 1, 2023

A Lovely Place to Die: Favorite Settings for a Charming Murder

A Lovely Place to Die: Favorite Settings for a Charming Murder

Mark Waddell on the best little towns for murder and mystery.

By Mark Waddell | August 31, 2023

Margot Douaihy on Queering Crime Fiction and Embracing Metaphysical Mystery

Margot Douaihy on Queering Crime Fiction and Embracing Metaphysical Mystery

Read an interview with Douaihy and see the cover reveal of her second Sister Holiday mystery, Blessed Water

By Molly Odintz | August 30, 2023

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A Mystery Novelist Feeds His Chickens

By Martin Walker | August 29, 2023

Skewing the Murder Mystery With an Animal's Point of View

By Leonie Swann | August 28, 2023

Cook Like Christie: A Look at Gastronomical Delights Inspired By the Grand Dame of Detective Fiction

By Karen Pierce | August 25, 2023

Powerful Female Characters in Crime Fiction

Powerful Female Characters in Crime Fiction

High stakes, compelling characters.

By Christopher Swann | August 24, 2023

Sophomore Slays: Seven Killer Mystery Series Where Book Two Is Even Better

Sophomore Slays: Seven Killer Mystery Series Where Book Two Is Even Better

"Forget mere whodunnits, these next-in-the-series reads are truly next-level."

By Mindy Quigley | August 22, 2023

A Classic California Mystery: The Life and Times of Lange Lewis

A Classic California Mystery: The Life and Times of Lange Lewis

The author of The Birthday Murder has been mostly forgotten. But her mysteries portray a timeless vision of life and crime in California.

By Randal S. Brandt | August 21, 2023

When Is It Time To Stop Writing?

When Is It Time To Stop Writing?

Writing is hard. Not writing is harder.

By Laurie Cass | August 18, 2023

Duffy’s Last Case My Arse: A Conversation with Adrian McKinty

Duffy’s Last Case My Arse: A Conversation with Adrian McKinty

McKinty and Paul French discuss Docklands Yuppies, drinks of choice, and whether this is really his iconic detective's last book.

By Paul French | August 17, 2023

My First Thriller: James Patterson

My First Thriller: James Patterson

The international publishing juggernaut tells his own origin story, and it includes Trappist monks, too much drugs, an advertising career, and a few surprising resolutions along the way.

By Rick Pullen | August 17, 2023

Influencer Noir

Influencer Noir

11 recent and forthcoming novels examining the dark side of internet fame

By Molly Odintz | August 15, 2023

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