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Barry Gifford on the History of Noir and Black Lizard Books

Barry Gifford on the History of Noir and Black Lizard Books

In conversation with the author, screenwriter, and founding editor of Black Lizard.

By Zach Vasquez | June 28, 2021

June's Best International Crime Fiction

June's Best International Crime Fiction

Treasure hunts in Cuba, intrigue in Mexico City, and strange seductions in Japan

By Molly Odintz | June 25, 2021

Bosch Season 7 Preview: In a Changed World, How Should We Feel About Police Shows?

Bosch Season 7 Preview: In a Changed World, How Should We Feel About Police Shows?

What to expect from the new, final season of the hit series from Michael Connelly and company.

By Keith Roysdon | June 24, 2021

Deadpool Creator Fabian Nicieza on (Finally) Finishing His Novel

Deadpool Creator Fabian Nicieza on (Finally) Finishing His Novel

It only took 35 years of writing comics to learn that 35 years of writing comics would help him write his debut mystery.

By Fabian Nicieza | June 24, 2021

6 Debut Novels You Should Read This Month

6 Debut Novels You Should Read This Month

The best new debut novels in crime, mystery, and thrillers.

By CrimeReads | June 22, 2021

It's Time for Crime Fiction to Respect Sex Workers

It's Time for Crime Fiction to Respect Sex Workers

"Historically, female sex workers are often portrayed as victims, easily used and discarded as plot fodder..."

By V. Castro | June 22, 2021

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

A Murder in Tiger Bay: How Nadifa Mohamed's New Novel Revives a Decades-Old Tragedy

By Paul French | June 21, 2021

Queer Crime Fiction: A Roundtable Discussion

By Lisa Levy | June 21, 2021

A List of Books That Are Not Quite Noir (But Also Not Not Noir)

By Paul Neilan | June 18, 2021

Father's Day Noir: Six Dark Novels and Stories About Fatherhood and Crime

Father's Day Noir: Six Dark Novels and Stories About Fatherhood and Crime

The sins of the father...

By Zach Vasquez | June 18, 2021

The Best Books of the Year (So Far): Crime Fiction in 2021

The Best Books of the Year (So Far): Crime Fiction in 2021

CrimeReads editors select their favorite thrillers, mysteries, and crime novels of the year.

By CrimeReads | June 17, 2021

Millennial Thrillers and the Power of Obsession

Millennial Thrillers and the Power of Obsession

In an increasingly untethered world, women in thrillers use obsession as a counter to their disconnect and ennui.

By Melissa Larsen | June 17, 2021

On Cars, Characters, and Crime

On Cars, Characters, and Crime

"Driving shapes identity. And in turn, it becomes a sign of our identity."

By John McMahon | June 17, 2021

Godmothers Are the Original Gangsters

Godmothers Are the Original Gangsters

Mario Puzo Could Never Have Written The Godfather Without the Ruthless Advice of His Mother

By Camille Aubray | June 16, 2021

On Black Lives Matter, <br>1990s Los Angeles, <br>and the Weight of History

On Black Lives Matter,
1990s Los Angeles,
and the Weight of History

In writing a book about police brutality in 1990s LA, I found a place to express my emotions about the death of George Floyd.

By Noel Obiora | June 15, 2021

Writing About Life in Appalachia, Chris Offutt Felt He Was Always a Crime Novelist

Writing About Life in Appalachia, Chris Offutt Felt He Was Always a Crime Novelist

A long literary journey, starting with a bookmobile in the hills.

By Chris Offutt | June 15, 2021

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