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How Justine Larbalestier and Scott Westerfeld Melded Their Visions for a New Novel and Turned it Into an Epic Family Crime Saga

How Justine Larbalestier and Scott Westerfeld Melded Their Visions for a New Novel and Turned it Into an Epic Family Crime Saga

The co-authors (and married couple) discuss the making of their dark new novel, 'The Mortons'.

By Justine Larbalestier and Scott Westerfeld | July 31, 2026

H.Y. Hanna on Craving Slow, Atmospheric Suspense in the Era of Short Attention

H.Y. Hanna on Craving Slow, Atmospheric Suspense in the Era of Short Attention

The author of The Taverna at the Edge of Night pushes against our cult of speed

By H.Y. Hanna | July 30, 2026

6 Thrillers Set in Glamorous and Wealthy Neighborhoods

6 Thrillers Set in Glamorous and Wealthy Neighborhoods

Catherine Steadman recommends Tom Wolfe, Ellery Lloyd, Liane Moriarty, and more

By Catherine Steadman | July 30, 2026

Of Crime and Comedy: 6 Humorous Mystery Novels

Of Crime and Comedy: 6 Humorous Mystery Novels

Gloria Chao recommends funny fiction from Birdie Horne, Jo Firestone, Mia P. Manansala, and others

By Gloria Chao | July 29, 2026

Lauren Nossett on the Rise of Novels Centering Female Musicians and Rule-Breakers

Lauren Nossett on the Rise of Novels Centering Female Musicians and Rule-Breakers

The author of Indie Darling curates a reading list of characters who refuse to be silent

By Lauren Nossett | July 29, 2026

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Beyond "Man vs. Beast": Natalie Moss on the Outdated Trope of Nature as Monstrous

The author of The Night Hunter enjoins us to depict animals more accurately in fiction

By Natalie Moss | July 28, 2026

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How the Rise of Mystery Podcasts Created the True Crime Memoir Boom

By James Renner | July 28, 2026

Shannon Morgan on Why Islands Are Perfect Settings for Mysteries

By Shannon Morgan | July 28, 2026

Diversifying Bookshelves: 9 Great Cozy Mysteries by Writers of Color

By MJ Soni | July 27, 2026

Maria DiLorenzo on Capturing the Souls of Serial Killers in True Crime and Memoir

Maria DiLorenzo on Capturing the Souls of Serial Killers in True Crime and Memoir

The author of Confessions of the Green River Killer explores evil's facets in a hybrid genre

By Maria DiLorenzo | July 27, 2026

What is the <em>Close Encounters of the Third Kind</em> Leitmotif Doing in <em>Moonraker</em>?

What is the Close Encounters of the Third Kind Leitmotif Doing in Moonraker?

The story of a random Broccoli-Spielberg collaboration!

By Olivia Rutigliano | July 24, 2026

5 Thrilling and Chilling Supernatural Mysteries

5 Thrilling and Chilling Supernatural Mysteries

Carinn Jade recommends Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Sarah Pekkanen, and more

By Carinn Jade | July 24, 2026

The Duplicitous Heroine in Wilkie Collins's <em>No Name</em>

The Duplicitous Heroine in Wilkie Collins's No Name

In No Name, the heroine Magdalen Vanstone tries to use her acting skills to become a detective... but, by Victorian standards, her actions almost turn her into a criminal.

By Olivia Rutigliano | July 23, 2026

Cliff Dorfman on Crime Families, Loyalty, and Rooting for the Bad Guys in Fiction

Cliff Dorfman on Crime Families, Loyalty, and Rooting for the Bad Guys in Fiction

The author of Crime Family feels drawn to the family fidelity of fictive mobsters

By Cliff Dorfman | July 23, 2026

Rosanne Limoncelli on the Joy of Following Characters Through Multiple Stories

Rosanne Limoncelli on the Joy of Following Characters Through Multiple Stories

The author of Death at King's Cross celebrates enduring fictional friendships

By Rosanne Limoncelli | July 23, 2026

Crime Classics, Back in Print: A Roundup of (Summer) Reissues

Crime Classics, Back in Print: A Roundup of (Summer) Reissues

Featuring works from Anthony Bourdain, Ellery Queen, Masako Togawa, Georges Simenon, and more

By CrimeReads | July 22, 2026

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