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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

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    Peter Robinson, Remembered

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    Flea Market Cons and Other Slippery Shenanigans 

    By Trish Esden | May 4, 2023

    What Makes Seattle Such a Good Setting for Thrillers?

    What Makes Seattle Such a Good Setting for Thrillers?

    On the poetic noir sensibility of the rainy Pacific Northwest.

    By Burt Weissbourd | May 4, 2023

    Cozy Mysteries and Settings that Inspire an Emotional Connection

    Cozy Mysteries and Settings that Inspire an Emotional Connection

    Cozy mysteries bring something special to their settings.

    By Lucy Connelly | May 3, 2023

    Stop Acting Like YA Writers Aren't <em>Real</em> Authors

    Stop Acting Like YA Writers Aren't Real Authors

    "It is far more challenging to write a compelling and believable mystery novel featuring teenaged characters than adult characters."

    By Kara Thomas | May 3, 2023

    Susan Isaacs: Why It Only Took Me 45 Years to Write a Series

    Susan Isaacs: Why It Only Took Me 45 Years to Write a Series

    Why one author resisted the pull of writing a mystery series—until now.

    By Susan Isaacs | May 2, 2023

    Gibraltar: Crime on the Rock

    Gibraltar: Crime on the Rock

    In this tiny outpost, visitors find a unique culture—and a great many novels.

    By Paul French | May 1, 2023

    The State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: A Roundtable Discussion with the Edgar Nominees

    The State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: A Roundtable Discussion with the Edgar Nominees

    Crime writers discuss craft, classics, and the best writing advice they ever received.

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    Cozies that Bloom in the Spring

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