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

Nick Kolakowski on Mining the Past for a Hollywood Fixer Mystery

Nick Kolakowski on Mining the Past for a Hollywood Fixer Mystery

In 'Where the Bones Lie,' the usual Hollywood madness is spinning out of control.

By Nick Kolakowski | March 11, 2025

Gabino Iglesias: Let's Talk About Some New Books

Gabino Iglesias: Let's Talk About Some New Books

In the new column, Iglesias looks at a Brooklyn noir, a short novel from Colombia, and more.

By Gabino Iglesias | March 4, 2025

The Backlist: Reading Megan Abbott's 'Die a Little' with Clémence Michallon

The Backlist: Reading Megan Abbott's 'Die a Little' with Clémence Michallon

Michallon and Polly Stewart revisit Abbott's debut novel.

By Polly Stewart | February 27, 2025

The Scoundrels We Love 

The Scoundrels We Love 

Wes Browne on the art of writing "key characters who are downright criminal at heart."

By Wes Browne | February 20, 2025

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Emily J. Smith Talks Technology, Dating, and Other Miseries of the Modern World

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By Terry McDonell | February 17, 2025

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Reissued espionage from Ethiopia, historical fiction from Austria, a revenge thriller from Columbia, and more

By Molly Odintz | February 7, 2025

George Pelecanos on Cornell Woolrich, the History of Noir, and 'The Black Curtain'

George Pelecanos on Cornell Woolrich, the History of Noir, and 'The Black Curtain'

In the early days of noir, Woolrich's novels and stories provided ample inspiration for filmmakers.

By George Pelecanos | February 4, 2025

Writing a Modern Novel Steeped in Kitchen-Sink Realism

Writing a Modern Novel Steeped in Kitchen-Sink Realism

William Boyle reflects on the condensed power of "working-class tales set in cramped kitchens and living rooms and grimy bars"

By William Boyle | February 4, 2025

Con Men & Masterminds: Crafting the Perfect Antagonist in Thrillers

Con Men & Masterminds: Crafting the Perfect Antagonist in Thrillers

"A villain’s humanity is what makes them unforgettable."

By Greg Wands and Elizabeth McCullough Keenan | January 28, 2025

Rick Childers on Writing Rural Noir With a Sense of Love

Rick Childers on Writing Rural Noir With a Sense of Love

A conversation about getting to the truth of life in Appalachia.

By Chris McGinley | January 23, 2025

Trailblazers of Queer Crime Fiction

Trailblazers of Queer Crime Fiction

Celebrating the Authors Who Shaped the Genre

By Matt Lubbers Moore and Jeffrey Marks | January 13, 2025

The Most Anticipated Crime Books of 2025

The Most Anticipated Crime Books of 2025

80+ mysteries, thrillers, and horror novels to look forward to in the year ahead

By Molly Odintz | January 10, 2025

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