James Lee Burke on Hemingway, Orwell, and a New Chapter in the American Battle Against Fascism

James Lee Burke on Hemingway, Orwell, and a New Chapter in the American Battle Against Fascism

Another wide-ranging conversation on the state of a nation's soul.

By David Masciotra | June 11, 2024

Why Humor is one of the Sharpest Tools in a Writer’s Arsenal

Why Humor is one of the Sharpest Tools in a Writer’s Arsenal

Levity doesn't undercut the power of a novel—it amplifies the emotional weight of a scene

By Rob Hart | June 11, 2024

The Backlist: Joe R. Lansdale on a Forgotten Classic of Southern Noir

The Backlist: Joe R. Lansdale on a Forgotten Classic of Southern Noir

Lansdale and Polly Stewart discuss James Ross's 1940 novel, 'They Don't Dance Much'

By Polly Stewart | June 10, 2024

Alejandro Nodarse on Writing a Thriller About the Real Miami

Alejandro Nodarse on Writing a Thriller About the Real Miami

"We know what you think of us. We’re putting on the show, remember?"

By Alejandro Nodarse | June 7, 2024

Greg Iles On a Lifetime <br>of Crime Writing

Greg Iles On a Lifetime
of Crime Writing

The author of the Penn Cage novels reflects on his iconic character and his long fight against historical amnesia

By Matthew Coleman Turbeville | June 5, 2024

Far From Home: Exile in Fiction

Far From Home: Exile in Fiction

Henry Wise on Graham Greene, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Willa Cather, and other authors who have explored what it means to keep away from home.

By Henry Wise | June 4, 2024

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Gary Phillips Reflects on His Reissued Classic Novel of the LA Uprisings

By Gary Phillips | June 3, 2024

The Other Border: Crime Fiction on the 49th Parallel

By Nolan Chase | June 3, 2024

Expand Your Mind with These Psychedelic Mysteries

By Daniel Weizmann | May 30, 2024

Off The Deep End: Noir Cinema's Eternal Fascination with Swimming Pools

Off The Deep End: Noir Cinema's Eternal Fascination with Swimming Pools

Halley Sutton dives into the crime genre's obsession with the ultimate Hollywood symbol

By Halley Sutton | May 24, 2024

The Most Anticipated Crime Books of Summer 2024

The Most Anticipated Crime Books of Summer 2024

It's hot outside. Time to pick up some summer reading!

By Molly Odintz | May 23, 2024

Dead Characters with Something to Say

Dead Characters with Something to Say

Deceased characters from eight great crime novels, films or TV shows who insert themselves into the story from the Other Side. 

By Michael Bennett | May 21, 2024

The Surprising Joys of Working In a Half-Way House for Ex-Offenders

The Surprising Joys of Working In a Half-Way House for Ex-Offenders

"I had found myself. Social work was my job. Edinburgh was my city. Writing was my hobby."

By Helen Fitzgerald | May 13, 2024

Don’t Make Graves: The Essential Harlem Detectives

Don’t Make Graves: The Essential Harlem Detectives

Bruce Riordan looks at the legacy of Chester Himes and a new edition of his most enduring work.

By Bruce Riordan | May 9, 2024

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: The Future of Crime Writing

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: The Future of Crime Writing

"Everything's important, everything's on the table, and everything's fair game."

By Molly Odintz | May 1, 2024

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: Writing Life

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: Writing Life

"You can always edit crap. You can’t edit nothing."

By Molly Odintz | April 30, 2024

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