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Murder, Mystery, and Midwestern Noir

Murder, Mystery, and Midwestern Noir

'Midwestern Noir is what happens when you take all the elements of Nordic Noir and plant them in what even midwesterners refer to as "the middle of nowhere."'

By Hannah Morrissey | January 23, 2023

Madam Tomahawk

Madam Tomahawk

Nick Kolakowski

By CrimeReads Excerpts | January 19, 2023

North Atlantic Noir

North Atlantic Noir

Dark novels from both sides of the pond.

By Samuel Martin | January 18, 2023

Colin Cotterill Is on a Mission to Write Something That Will Make You Shout with Glee

Colin Cotterill Is on a Mission to Write Something That Will Make You Shout with Glee

The crime writer's circuitous journey from cinemas to educational sitcoms in Thailand to crime novels.

By Colin Cotterill | January 18, 2023

Lone Woman and Cub: The Divergent Paths of Two Neo-Noirs

Lone Woman and Cub: The Divergent Paths of Two Neo-Noirs

A double feature with John Cassavetes' 'Gloria' and Erick Zonca's 'Julia'

By Scott Adlerberg | January 13, 2023

Kelly J. Ford's New Novel, The Hunt: An Exclusive Cover Reveal and Conversation

Kelly J. Ford's New Novel, The Hunt: An Exclusive Cover Reveal and Conversation

Kelly J. Ford and Alex Segura discuss her latest novel

By Alex Segura | January 13, 2023

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By Keith Roysdon | January 6, 2023

10 Crime Novels You Should Read This January

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10 fantastic new books out in January that run the gamut from hardboiled noir to comical caper...

By Molly Odintz | January 5, 2023

Good Company: Mickey Haller and the Enduring Appeal of 'The Lincoln Lawyer'

Good Company: Mickey Haller and the Enduring Appeal of 'The Lincoln Lawyer'

Michael Connelly's lawyer and LA-operator guides readers through "the world without truth."

By Bruce Riordan | January 5, 2023

We Need More Nuanced Portrayals of Sex Workers

We Need More Nuanced Portrayals of Sex Workers

Adele Parks looks at some of the best fictional portrayals of sex workers, and asks why the media so often relies on stereotype.

By Adele Parks | January 5, 2023

Mr. Inbetween: It's Time to Appreciate the Genius of This Very Australian Noir

Mr. Inbetween: It's Time to Appreciate the Genius of This Very Australian Noir

Andrew Nette on the Australian/American hit man show that always defied expectations.

By Andrew Nette | January 4, 2023

Crime and the City: Karachi

Crime and the City: Karachi

Pakistan's most populated city has a big tradition of books that explore crime and corruption.

By Paul French | January 3, 2023

It’s a Wonderful Noir: Exploring the Seedy Underbelly of a Christmas Classic

It’s a Wonderful Noir: Exploring the Seedy Underbelly of a Christmas Classic

The quintessential Christmas movie is also a reverse noir.

By Michael Ledwidge | December 23, 2022

The Ladies of (Modern) LA Noir

The Ladies of (Modern) LA Noir

The Los Angeles crime fiction scene is as strong as ever, and these authors are at the forefront.

By Alex Kenna | December 20, 2022

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