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The Monastery of the Mind

The Monastery of the Mind

William Kotzwinkle could never become a monk. So he created one in crime fiction instead.

By William Kotzwinkle | February 14, 2023

The Strange Real-Life Mystery Behind Edgar Allan Poe's

The Strange Real-Life Mystery Behind Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat"

Fact meets fiction in Poe’s classic story of a murderer.

By Dean Jobb | February 13, 2023

Can Detective Novels Withstand the <em>Moonlighting</em> Curse?

Can Detective Novels Withstand the Moonlighting Curse?

When courtship turns to commitment in long-running mystery series, how does an author keep the magic alive?

By Deborah Crombie | February 9, 2023

Scrumptious Cozy Mysteries to Tempt Your Palate

Scrumptious Cozy Mysteries to Tempt Your Palate

Enjoy these "series focused on candies and desserts"

By Sarah Fox | February 9, 2023

Kellye Garrett and Alex Segura: Two Authors Look Back on a Year of Literary Firsts

Kellye Garrett and Alex Segura: Two Authors Look Back on a Year of Literary Firsts

Garrett and Segura discuss new paperbacks, the year in mystery, and what's in store for the industry.

By Alex Segura | February 8, 2023

The Accidental Culinary Cozy Author

The Accidental Culinary Cozy Author

"[D]escribing Cajun cuisine in my Cajun Country Mystery series made me hungry and I thought it might have the same effect on readers..."

By Ellen Byron | February 8, 2023

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By Steven Womack | February 2, 2023

For a Mystery Novel, How Much Sex Is Too Much Sex?

By Elle Cosimano | January 31, 2023

Which Crime Shows Should You Watch in February?

By Dwyer Murphy | January 31, 2023

Getting the Investigative Details Right in Cozy Mysteries

Getting the Investigative Details Right in Cozy Mysteries

Cozy authors might be working with amateur sleuths. But they're still putting in their research time with the professionals.

By Valona Jones | January 30, 2023

<em>Poker Face</em> is a Crackling, Groovy Heirloom PI Show

Poker Face is a Crackling, Groovy Heirloom PI Show

Rian Johnson's case-of-the-week murder mystery show feels comfortingly vintage without being stale.

By Olivia Rutigliano | January 27, 2023

The Enduring Appeal of the Teen Detective

The Enduring Appeal of the Teen Detective

From books to TV, why we keep going back for more young gumshoes

By Elizabeth Held | January 25, 2023

Crime Fiction Heroes: To Age or Forever Young?

Crime Fiction Heroes: To Age or Forever Young?

"My vote is that our heroes shouldn’t appear to be immortal."

By Paul Levine | January 25, 2023

Crime Fiction Featuring Recently Released or Escaped Prisoners

Crime Fiction Featuring Recently Released or Escaped Prisoners

Or, when prison is just the start of your story...

By Janice Hallett | January 24, 2023

Mysteries That Bring You Inside the Workings of Fascinating Minds

Mysteries That Bring You Inside the Workings of Fascinating Minds

"In a sense, every detective novel is about the inside of someone’s head..."

By Ross Armstrong | January 24, 2023

<em>Karen Pirie</em> is a Moody, Reflective Series About the Power of Moments in Time

Karen Pirie is a Moody, Reflective Series About the Power of Moments in Time

Season one, which is set in 2021 and flashes back 25 years, isn't simply nostalgic for the 90s... it remembers the 90s.

By Alexis Gunderson | January 19, 2023

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