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The State of the Mystery, Part 1: Craft Lessons and Favorite Reads

The State of the Mystery, Part 1: Craft Lessons and Favorite Reads

Ahead of the Edgar Awards, nominees weigh in on the world of crime writing

By Molly Odintz | April 30, 2025

Paying Homage to A Florida Cinematic Legend: Tony Rome, On The Beach, Wearing a Three-Piece Suit

Paying Homage to A Florida Cinematic Legend: Tony Rome, On The Beach, Wearing a Three-Piece Suit

Patrick Sauer considers a historic luxury hotel, an iconic Florida detective, and Frank Sinatra's most underrated acting role

By Patrick J. Sauer | April 25, 2025

After 25 Years of Crime Reissues, Stark House Press Is Still Going Hard(boiled)

After 25 Years of Crime Reissues, Stark House Press Is Still Going Hard(boiled)

Catching up with the publishers behind Stark House's quarter-century of dedication to the genre and its history

By Scott Montgomery | April 25, 2025

Francesco Paola on Finding Inspiration in the Works of Dorothy B. Hughes

Francesco Paola on Finding Inspiration in the Works of Dorothy B. Hughes

"Her dialogue and prose capture the claustrophobic locales, the ambiance, the desolation, and the loneliness of the protagonists"

By Francesco Paola | April 24, 2025

Dennis Tafoya on 'Dope Thief' and the Long Journey from Book to Screen

Dennis Tafoya on 'Dope Thief' and the Long Journey from Book to Screen

Tafoya's debut novel was adapted by Peter Craig and is now a series starring Brian Tyree Henry and Walter Moura.

By Scott Adlerberg | April 23, 2025

In Defense of the<br> Edgelord: On Extreme <br>Horror As Good Politics

In Defense of the
Edgelord: On Extreme
Horror As Good Politics

If a fictional story feels "needlessly cruel" to you, take a look at the world outside

By Alex Gonzalez | April 23, 2025

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The Cost of a Bullet: A Nashville Story

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Max Allan Collins on Continuing the Work of Dashiell Hammett

By Max Allan Collins | April 15, 2025

5 New Thrillers (and One Classic Noir) to Read When You're Done with White Lotus

By Molly Odintz | April 14, 2025

Robert Jackson Bennett On Crafting a Fantasy Murder Mystery

Robert Jackson Bennett On Crafting a Fantasy Murder Mystery

"It seems a curious choice, I suppose, to take a world of such huge stakes and instead focus on the small things"

By Robert Jackson Bennett | April 14, 2025

Jonathan Ames on Macdonald, Westlake, and Bringing a Touch of Buddhism to the Private Eye Novel

Jonathan Ames on Macdonald, Westlake, and Bringing a Touch of Buddhism to the Private Eye Novel

Tom Nolan and Jonathan Ames in a wide-ranging discussion of crime fiction past and present.

By Tom Nolan | April 14, 2025

The Terrifying Draw of the Desert

The Terrifying Draw of the Desert

Adam Plantinga on a lifelong fascination with the desert and its dangers.

By Adam Plantinga | April 11, 2025

Remembering the Bleak, Beautiful Poetry of Ken Bruen's Noir

Remembering the Bleak, Beautiful Poetry of Ken Bruen's Noir

Bruen wrote unflinchingly of the darkest parts of society, and his Jack Taylor series was the epitome of noir style.

By Scott Montgomery | April 7, 2025

Queer Crime Writers Presents: LGBTQIA+ Spring Reads!

Queer Crime Writers Presents: LGBTQIA+ Spring Reads!

11 new and upcoming queer mysteries and thrillers to carry you through to summer

By Queer Crime Writers | April 3, 2025

Kevin Wade on Five Novels and a Movie

Kevin Wade on Five Novels and a Movie

The 'Johnny Careless' author and 'Blue Bloods' showrunner reflects on some of his favorite mysteries.

By Kevin Wade | March 28, 2025

Chris Offutt on Outlaws, Scofflaws, and Kentucky Noir

Chris Offutt on Outlaws, Scofflaws, and Kentucky Noir

A conversation with the author of the new novel, 'The Reluctant Sheriff'

By Alex Dueben | March 26, 2025

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