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6 Great Mysteries Set in the Publishing Industry

6 Great Mysteries Set in the Publishing Industry

An inside look at the glamorous, often underwhelming world of publishing, plus murder.

By E.C. Nevin | August 11, 2026

Ciphers, Codes, Challenges: 8 Thrillers That Feature Puzzles

Ciphers, Codes, Challenges: 8 Thrillers That Feature Puzzles

S. C. Godfrey recommends Stella Sands, Janice Hallett, Jeff Macfee, and more

By S. C. Godfrey | August 11, 2026

5 Mysteries and Thrillers with Paranormal Elements and Atmospherics

5 Mysteries and Thrillers with Paranormal Elements and Atmospherics

Sarah Pekkanen recommends Tracy Sierra, Dean Koontz, and more

By Sarah Pekkanen | August 10, 2026

Catherine Fogarty on Reopening the Cold Case of a Murdered Montreal Teen in 1960s LA

Catherine Fogarty on Reopening the Cold Case of a Murdered Montreal Teen in 1960s LA

From the introduction to The Girl with No Name: The Story of Jane Doe #59 and My Relentless Search for Her Killer

By Catherine Fogarty | August 10, 2026

Olesya Lyuzna on the 1920s Cults of Positive Thinking That Shaped Her New Mystery

Olesya Lyuzna on the 1920s Cults of Positive Thinking That Shaped Her New Mystery

The author of Liars in Paradise explores the intersections of manifestation, magical thinking, and art

By Olesya Lyuzna | August 7, 2026

5 Great Classic and Contemporary Short Stories That Explore Time Travel

5 Great Classic and Contemporary Short Stories That Explore Time Travel

Ellery Lloyd recommends temporal tales by Ray Bradbury, Vandana Singh, and more

By Ellery Lloyd | August 7, 2026

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Elizabeth Little on Linda Hamilton, Physical Transformation, and Writing Female Action Heroes

By Elizabeth Little | August 7, 2026

The 5 New England Mysteries That Inspired Lisa Gardner's Latest Novel

By Lisa Gardner | August 6, 2026

Sally Hepworth: Why I'm Fascinated by Old Ladies and Murder

By Sally Hepworth | August 6, 2026

Ron Currie Talks Craft, <br>Crime, and Creating the <br>World of Babs Dionne

Ron Currie Talks Craft,
Crime, and Creating the
World of Babs Dionne

"[Y]ou have to root your characters in something bigger than themselves"

By Matthew Coleman Turbeville | August 6, 2026

Matt Baker on Screenwriting, Audience Expectations, and Writing His First Detective Novel

Matt Baker on Screenwriting, Audience Expectations, and Writing His First Detective Novel

The author of A Taste for Murder reflects on the differences between crafting TV and book sleuths

By Matt Baker | August 6, 2026

5 Must-Read Anthologies Out This Year

5 Must-Read Anthologies Out This Year

Speculative fiction, horror collections, and two new entries in the Akashic noir series

By CrimeReads | August 5, 2026

Mark Edwards on Why Setting Is Just as Important as Plot and Characterization

Mark Edwards on Why Setting Is Just as Important as Plot and Characterization

The author of One of the Family takes a thriller research trip through the Scottish Highlands

By Mark Edwards | August 5, 2026

Rhys Bowen on the Allure of Setting Crime Fiction in Scotland

Rhys Bowen on the Allure of Setting Crime Fiction in Scotland

The author of The Castle in the Glen shares why she set her newest mystery on the Isle of Sye

By Rhys Bowen | August 5, 2026

Margrét Ann Thors on How Writing Thrillers Helped Her Overcome Lifelong Fears

Margrét Ann Thors on How Writing Thrillers Helped Her Overcome Lifelong Fears

A reflection on motherhood and crafting Icelandic suspense as a self-styled scaredy cat

By Margrét Ann Thors | August 4, 2026

Archaeologists, Nuns, and More: 8 Mysteries and Thrillers with Unique Protagonists

Archaeologists, Nuns, and More: 8 Mysteries and Thrillers with Unique Protagonists

Brianna Labuskes recommends Rachel Howzell Hall, Alex Segura, Margot Douaihy, and more

By Brianna Labuskes | August 4, 2026

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