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Why Are We Obsessed With Psychopaths?

Why Are We Obsessed With Psychopaths?

"Most of us aren’t thinking about clearing space in the bathroom cabinet for our ‘lovable’ psychopath’s toothbrush...but we seem to find ourselves drawn to them."

By Nadine Matheson | March 18, 2021

Ten Pulp Crime Authors Recommended By Stephen King

Ten Pulp Crime Authors Recommended By Stephen King

Stephen King's favorite Hard Case Crime titles

By Hard Case Crime | March 18, 2021

Five Novels About Solving Crimes in Native Communities

Five Novels About Solving Crimes in Native Communities

These books are about crimes. But they're also about laughter, love, loyalty, and healing.

By Angeline Boulley | March 17, 2021

Discover the Weird, Mythical, Mystical World of <em>Fire Bones</em>

Discover the Weird, Mythical, Mystical World of Fire Bones

William Boyle on a new transmedia work steeped in noir and Deep South carnivalesque

By William Boyle | March 15, 2021

How Marilyn Monroe's Death Ushered in a Dark New Era of Celebrity

How Marilyn Monroe's Death Ushered in a Dark New Era of Celebrity

The death of a celebrity offers a chance to be a spectator, indulging in a kind of morbid curiosity bordering on fetishization.

By Ava Barry | March 15, 2021

Six Riveting Tales of Ultra-Competitive Parents

Six Riveting Tales of Ultra-Competitive Parents

Any parent wants the best for their child, but these parents will do anything to secure their children's futures.

By Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman | March 15, 2021

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Eight Dark Novels of Love and Obsession, Against A Mediterranean Backdrop

By J. T. Ellison | March 9, 2021

A (Big) Dig Into the Roots of Boston Noir

By Luke Poling | March 5, 2021

Sara Paretsky on Dorothy B. Hughes and the Meaning of 'Noir'

By Sara Paretsky | March 2, 2021

How Shane Black's Love Letter to 1970s Crime Fiction Put a Spotlight on Robert Terrall

How Shane Black's Love Letter to 1970s Crime Fiction Put a Spotlight on Robert Terrall

Robert Terrall was a stalwart of the pulp fiction scene in the 60s and 70s. His son recalls his life and career, and a recent revival.

By Ben Terrall | March 1, 2021

One Author's Top 10 Queer Protagonists in Crime Fiction

One Author's Top 10 Queer Protagonists in Crime Fiction

Some of the most memorable characters in crime fiction are queer. Russ Thomas wanted to find them all.

By Russ Thomas | February 23, 2021

Estranged

Estranged

Charles Lamar Phillips

By CrimeReads Excerpts | February 19, 2021

Dark Academia: Your Guide to the New Wave of Post-<em>Secret History</em> Campus Thrillers

Dark Academia: Your Guide to the New Wave of Post-Secret History Campus Thrillers

"We are now living, belatedly, in the age of Tartt."

By Amy Gentry | February 18, 2021

Why Did Raymond Chandler Hate <em>Strangers on a Train</em> So Intensely?

Why Did Raymond Chandler Hate Strangers on a Train So Intensely?

Chandler's feud with Alfred Hitchcock had a special venom, but why?

By Dwyer Murphy | February 18, 2021

Was <em>Body Heat</em> the Greatest Erotic Thriller Ever Made? Yes.

Was Body Heat the Greatest Erotic Thriller Ever Made? Yes.

The case for why you should revisit Lawrence Kasdan's 1981 neo-noir classic, and then go buy some wind-chimes.

By Dan Sheehan | February 12, 2021

All is Fair in Love and Noir: 10 Destructive Romances for Valentine’s Day

All is Fair in Love and Noir: 10 Destructive Romances for Valentine’s Day

Doomed couples, dark journeys, and all-consuming passion.

By Zach Vasquez | February 12, 2021

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