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

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The Enduring Appeal of Cozy Mysteries

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Laura Childs on <s>Procrastinating</s> Sparking Inspiration

Laura Childs on Procrastinating Sparking Inspiration

Stare at the internet. Pet your dog. Go on a historic cemetery tour. Then write.

By Laura Childs | August 11, 2023

The Great, Reluctant Detectives of Crime Fiction

The Great, Reluctant Detectives of Crime Fiction

They would rather be doing something else.

By Cayce Osborne | August 9, 2023

The Best Paperback Releases of Summer 2023

The Best Paperback Releases of Summer 2023

Featuring new in paperback releases from Winnie M. Li, Deanna Raybourn, Michael Connelly, and many more.

By CrimeReads | August 9, 2023

Catherine Ryan Howard <br>On the Missing Women <br>of 1990s Ireland

Catherine Ryan Howard
On the Missing Women
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"While we were growing up, a faceless phantom snatched multiple women and no one did anything about it at all."

By Catherine Ryan Howard | August 7, 2023

9 Crime Novels About Stolen Children

9 Crime Novels About Stolen Children

These books explore a parent's worst nightmare, to chilling effect.

By Sarah Stewart Taylor | August 3, 2023

Unlikely Investigative Teams in Crime Fiction

Unlikely Investigative Teams in Crime Fiction

Detectives, sleuths, and implausible duos of all stripes who find a way to make it work.

By Mindy Mejia | August 2, 2023

The Light Side of Murder

The Light Side of Murder

7 diverse romcom mystery novels in which crime is served with a side of laughter

By Sara Desai | July 28, 2023

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