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What to Watch Now: Jackie Brown (1997)

What to Watch Now: Jackie Brown (1997)

It's time to revisit a modern classic. It's time for some Pam Grier.

By Radha Vatsal | May 13, 2026

The Top 5 Fictional Crime Bosses, According to Bill Schweigart

The Top 5 Fictional Crime Bosses, According to Bill Schweigart

The author of Dirty 20 ranks his favorite dons in film, TV series, comics, and more

By Bill Schweigart | May 12, 2026

Will Another ‘Miami Vice’ Remake Have Anything to Say?

Will Another ‘Miami Vice’ Remake Have Anything to Say?

Whatever your feelings about the original TV show and 2006 movie, they reflected their times.

By Nick Kolakowski | May 11, 2026

Crime and the City: Ottawa

Crime and the City: Ottawa

Our world-wandering series visits a Canadian province known for political skulduggery

By Paul French | May 11, 2026

The Backlist: Reading Kem Nunn's Seminal 'Surf Noir' with Jordan Harper

The Backlist: Reading Kem Nunn's Seminal 'Surf Noir' with Jordan Harper

Jordan Harper and Polly Stewart discuss 'Tapping the Source'

By Polly Stewart | May 8, 2026

Charles Ardai on Noir, Comics, and the Ongoing Adventures of Hard Case Crime

Charles Ardai on Noir, Comics, and the Ongoing Adventures of Hard Case Crime

The venerable writer and publisher is carrying the mantle for classic crime fiction, and he's busier than ever.

By Alex Dueben | May 7, 2026

Best Reviewed
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The Best Mysteries, Thrillers, and Crime Novels of May 2026

By Molly Odintz | May 6, 2026

MWA Announces the 2026 Edgar Award Winners

By CrimeReads | April 30, 2026

That's a Honey of an Anklet: Women, Noir, and the Art of Writing Dark

By Ruth Knafo Setton | April 30, 2026

What to Watch Now: Caught Stealing (2025)

What to Watch Now: Caught Stealing (2025)

A neo-noir about the weird, gritty energy of New York City in the 1990s.

By Radha Vatsal | April 29, 2026

State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: Issues and Recommendations

State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: Issues and Recommendations

Nominees for the Edgars discuss the greatest concerns of the genre today, along with recommending plenty of favorites

By Molly Odintz | April 29, 2026

State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: Routines, Problem-Solving, and Faithful Companions

State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: Routines, Problem-Solving, and Faithful Companions

Ahead of the 80th Annual Edgar Award Ceremony, nominees weigh in on the pleasures and pitfalls of the writing life

By Molly Odintz | April 28, 2026

“Profit is the Only Principle”: How 'Point Blank' Presaged Our Current Moment

“Profit is the Only Principle”: How 'Point Blank' Presaged Our Current Moment

Greg Wands on the timeliness of a neo-noir classic.

By Greg Wands | April 23, 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of April 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of April 2026

Featuring new-in-paperback releases from Austin Kelley, Louise Hegarty, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Chris Pavone, and more

By CrimeReads | April 10, 2026

15 LGBTQIA+ Crime Novels To Check Out This Spring

15 LGBTQIA+ Crime Novels To Check Out This Spring

Featuring new titles from Rob Osler, Meredith Doentch, Greg Herren, Leslie Karst, Nicholas George, and many more

By Queer Crime Writers | April 9, 2026

James Sallis: What a Crime Fiction Master Leaves Behind

James Sallis: What a Crime Fiction Master Leaves Behind

Nick Kołakowski on the noir world building of a modern master.

By Nick Kolakowski | April 2, 2026

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