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Rediscovering the Sly, Seductive Jazz Mysteries of Charlotte Carter

Rediscovering the Sly, Seductive Jazz Mysteries of Charlotte Carter

30 years ago, Carter addressed racism, colorism, classism, and sexism head on. Her books feel just as relevant today.

By Caitlin Landuyt | August 9, 2021

Murder on the Move: Suspense Novels Set on Trains, Boats & Transport

Murder on the Move: Suspense Novels Set on Trains, Boats & Transport

Louise Candlish on the long, proud tradition of setting mysteries on moving vehicles.

By Louise Candlish | August 6, 2021

Five Novels About Journalists Returning to Their Hometowns to Investigate Crimes

Five Novels About Journalists Returning to Their Hometowns to Investigate Crimes

Celebrating one of the most enticing setups in mystery fiction.

By Claire Douglas | August 6, 2021

Perfume Thieves and the History of Temptation

Perfume Thieves and the History of Temptation

On the scent of some of history's most refined criminals.

By Timothy Schaffert | August 5, 2021

Sophie Hannah on the Literary Side of Agatha Christie:

Sophie Hannah on the Literary Side of Agatha Christie: "Her style is not simplistic but, rather, beautifully simple."

Agatha Christie wasn't just an ingenious plotter and entertainer. She was a great writer. Full stop.

By Sophie Hannah | August 4, 2021

Rediscovering the Gin-Soaked Screwball Mysteries of Craig Rice

Rediscovering the Gin-Soaked Screwball Mysteries of Craig Rice

She was on the cover of Time, tore through an unknown number of marriages, and held onto her highball all the while.

By Lisa Lutz | August 3, 2021

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13 Must-Read Laugh-Out-Loud Mysteries

13 Must-Read Laugh-Out-Loud Mysteries

"Hilarity ensues. And ensues. And ensues some more."

By Darynda Jones | July 27, 2021

Crime Novels Set on the Greek Islands: Sun, Souvlaki and Sinister Types

Crime Novels Set on the Greek Islands: Sun, Souvlaki and Sinister Types

Crime and the City goes island-hopping in search of mystery.

By Paul French | July 26, 2021

A Cozy Mystery Writer on the History of Class and Tea

A Cozy Mystery Writer on the History of Class and Tea

Wealthy drawing rooms, middle class parlors, working-class tea houses: on the many ways that the British take their tea.

By Vicki Delany | July 26, 2021

The Imperial Russians Who Defied the Czar For Love

The Imperial Russians Who Defied the Czar For Love

Even the members of the Romanov family chafed under the heavy-handed rulers of Russia.

By Dianne Freeman | July 26, 2021

Why Do American Crime Writers Love British Manors So Much?

Why Do American Crime Writers Love British Manors So Much?

An intercontinental, cross-generational obsession explained by one of its practitioners.

By Katharine Schellman | July 23, 2021

10 Crime Novels Full of Style, Plot, and Dark Humor

10 Crime Novels Full of Style, Plot, and Dark Humor

Samantha Downing on the thrillers that taught her how to write.

By Samantha Downing | July 22, 2021

Villains and Victims: The Role of Animals in Crime Fiction

Villains and Victims: The Role of Animals in Crime Fiction

Why it's time to do away with literary taboos and confront violence against animals.

By Greg Buchanan | July 22, 2021

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