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Javier Cercas and The Art of the Back Story

Javier Cercas and The Art of the Back Story

With the launch of a new detective series, the enigmatic Spanish author begins a new chapter.

By Paul French | June 17, 2022

Unusual and Iconic Tales of Intentional Poisonings

Unusual and Iconic Tales of Intentional Poisonings

Kate Khavari on the long and sordid history of murder by poison

By Kate Khavari | June 17, 2022

In Praise of Nancy Drew – And the Women in Mystery Who Save Themselves

In Praise of Nancy Drew – And the Women in Mystery Who Save Themselves

Tracy Gardner on a lifelong passion for strong women and mystery fiction

By Tracy Gardner | June 17, 2022

Summer Fiction Preview: <br>19 YA Novels Perfect For Mystery and Thriller Fans

Summer Fiction Preview:
19 YA Novels Perfect For Mystery and Thriller Fans

Gothics, whodunnits, psychologicals, historicals, and more than one parody of Fire Fest.

By Molly Odintz | June 16, 2022

My First Thriller: Steven James

My First Thriller: Steven James

How the bestselling author moves between serial killer novels and Sunday school stories.

By Rick Pullen | June 16, 2022

The Birth of the Hardy Boys

The Birth of the Hardy Boys

Leslie McFarlane, who wrote under the pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon, explains how the brothers started solving mysteries and why they were always eating meals.

By Leslie McFarlane | June 14, 2022

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Furry Friends and Fiendish Plotting: On Animals In Detective Fiction

By Martin Edwards | June 13, 2022

5 Cozy Mystery Series for DIY-ers and Fans of HGTV Shows

By Frank Anthony Polito | June 13, 2022

Cara Black and Tara Moss Talk Fiction and Fashion

By Cara Black and Tara Moss | June 8, 2022

Who's Queer in Christie?

Who's Queer in Christie?

"Once you know what to look for...queer characters start peeking out of many of Christie’s mysteries."

By Katharine Schellman | June 7, 2022

All Tied Up with a Bow: Sulari Gentill On Endings

All Tied Up with a Bow: Sulari Gentill On Endings

"For a mystery novel the answer is simple—the mystery must be solved. But what exactly does that entail?"

By Sulari Gentill | June 7, 2022

Kathmandu: Murder in the Mountain Kingdom

Kathmandu: Murder in the Mountain Kingdom

Crime and the City visits Nepal's capital, finding a spiritual homeland, a notorious serial killer, and lots of backpacker noir.

By Paul French | June 6, 2022

Martin Edwards: My Life In Crime

Martin Edwards: My Life In Crime

The Golden Age crime fiction expert on his new book about the history of detective fiction.

By Martin Edwards | June 3, 2022

How Agatha Christie's Deep Respect for Science Helped Her Mysteries Stand the Test of Time

How Agatha Christie's Deep Respect for Science Helped Her Mysteries Stand the Test of Time

A careful consideration of the forensic sciences in mystery's most enduring novels.

By Carla Valentine | June 3, 2022

Seven Suspenseful Novels In Which Paradise Is Not What It Seems

Seven Suspenseful Novels In Which Paradise Is Not What It Seems

"What is it about the concept of paradise that inspires dark fiction?"

By Laura Griffin | June 1, 2022

7 cozy series from the Southeast Coast

7 cozy series from the Southeast Coast

"[T]he following series invite you to bask in warm weather and cheer on courageous heroines."

By Alicia Bessette | June 1, 2022

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