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The Country House Murder Mystery...in America

The Country House Murder Mystery...in America

The manor mystery is more commonly associated with the British, but Americans have their novels, too.

By Emily Edwards | June 1, 2023

Killer Puzzles: 8 Books Featuring Locked Rooms and Deadly Puzzles

Killer Puzzles: 8 Books Featuring Locked Rooms and Deadly Puzzles

Isabella Maldonado on the resurgence of a favorite mystery genre.

By Isabella Maldonado | June 1, 2023

Books and Murder: The Perfect Match

Books and Murder: The Perfect Match

A list of cozy mysteries with plots sure to please the most bookish of readers

By Tamara Berry | May 31, 2023

The Making of a Cuban-American Detective Novel

The Making of a Cuban-American Detective Novel

John Lantigua on Miami, Cubanía, and working at the crossroads of the Caribbean.

By John Lantigua | May 24, 2023

Crafting War Games Taught Me How to Write a Novel

Crafting War Games Taught Me How to Write a Novel

"The staff loved my inventions. They had no idea the monster they’d created in me."

By M. P. Woodward | May 24, 2023

How Not To Get Murdered At a Thriller Conference

How Not To Get Murdered At a Thriller Conference

Follow these simple rules and more likely than not you'll survive your next writing conference.

By Jaime Lynn Hendricks | May 23, 2023

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The Great Women Detectives of Historical Fiction

The Great Women Detectives of Historical Fiction

These mystery series are led by history's savvy sleuths.

By Samantha Hastings | May 19, 2023

How Arthur Conan Doyle Was Duped By Some of the Victorian World's Most Obvious Hoaxes

How Arthur Conan Doyle Was Duped By Some of the Victorian World's Most Obvious Hoaxes

The creator of Sherlock Holmes famously wanted to believe in the supernatural world. That desire led him down some strange paths.

By Katie Spalding | May 18, 2023

7 Fabulous Crime Novels and the Craft Lessons They Drive Home

7 Fabulous Crime Novels and the Craft Lessons They Drive Home

Kate White on thrillers that entertain and inspire

By Kate White | May 16, 2023

To A Shark, Swimming Humans May Look Like Seal Meat From Below

To A Shark, Swimming Humans May Look Like Seal Meat From Below

But that's okay, because they still (probably) won't eat you.

By Sarah Graves | May 15, 2023

Six Novels Exploring the Underbelly of Privileged Enclaves

Six Novels Exploring the Underbelly of Privileged Enclaves

"If you enjoy your thrillers with a side of opulence, then pour yourself a glass of champagne, sit back, and see how the other half lives..."

By Lindsay Cameron | May 11, 2023

Whodunnits With a Killer Twist

Whodunnits With a Killer Twist

These novels will leave with you a feeling of "What just happened?"

By Gabriella Lepore | May 11, 2023

9 Books Illustrating Agatha Christie's Enduring Presence in Our Cultural Zeitgeist

9 Books Illustrating Agatha Christie's Enduring Presence in Our Cultural Zeitgeist

The Queen of Crime never goes out of style.

By Diana Urban | May 8, 2023

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