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America's Christie: How Mignon G. Eberhart Helped Shape the Modern Female Sleuth

America's Christie: How Mignon G. Eberhart Helped Shape the Modern Female Sleuth

Excerpted from Lisa Unger's introduction to While the Patient Slept

By Lisa Unger | March 4, 2026

Seicho Matsumoto's Newly Reissued <em>Suspicion</em> Is A Master Class in Motive and Character

Seicho Matsumoto's Newly Reissued Suspicion Is A Master Class in Motive and Character

Alafair Burke celebrates the reissue of a classic mystery with much to teach modern writers

By Alafair Burke | March 2, 2026

Searching for a Unified Theory of Chandler versus Macdonald

Searching for a Unified Theory of Chandler versus Macdonald

The Necklace and the Tapestry

By Frank Ladd | February 20, 2026

Cannibal, the Listicle

Cannibal, the Listicle

13 recent and upcoming works in which human flesh is consumed

By Molly Odintz | February 17, 2026

The trailer for <em>Spider Noir</em> is Here!

The trailer for Spider Noir is Here!

We can't wait for May!

By Olivia Rutigliano | February 13, 2026

Scammers' Delight: Christopher Farnsworth on Living in the Golden Age of Grift

Scammers' Delight: Christopher Farnsworth on Living in the Golden Age of Grift

Seeking justice in a world increasingly defined by con artists and fraudsters

By Christopher Farnsworth | February 12, 2026

Best Reviewed
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5 Great Claustrophobic Crime Novels

By Matthew F. Jones | February 6, 2026

February's Best New Mysteries, Crime Novels, and Thrillers

By Molly Odintz | February 5, 2026

C. William Langsfeld on Nature, Trauma, and the Healing Power of the Wilderness

By C. William Langsfeld | February 5, 2026

A Brief History of the Detective's Vice in Crime Fiction

A Brief History of the Detective's Vice in Crime Fiction

Allison LaMothe on detectives "drinking unpleasant whiskey, thinking unpleasant thoughts.""

By Allison LaMothe | February 3, 2026

Glamorous Isolation: Why Palm Springs Is the Perfect Setting for Suspense

Glamorous Isolation: Why Palm Springs Is the Perfect Setting for Suspense

Kaira Rouda recommends her favorite thrillers set in Hollywood's desert hideout

By Kaira Rouda | February 3, 2026

10 Speculative Mysteries and Thrillers to Check Out in 2026

10 Speculative Mysteries and Thrillers to Check Out in 2026

New and upcoming fantasy and science fiction in which crime elements feature prominently

By Molly Odintz | January 23, 2026

The Best Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of January 2026

The Best Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of January 2026

10 new books to check out this month, as selected by the CrimeReads editors

By Molly Odintz | January 22, 2026

The Clarity of Darkness: Margot Douaihy on Why Noir Feels So Relevant Today

The Clarity of Darkness: Margot Douaihy on Why Noir Feels So Relevant Today

Revisiting a boundary- and binary-breaking genre in an era of contemporary chaos

By Margot Douaihy | January 12, 2026

The Most Anticipated Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of 2026

The Most Anticipated Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of 2026

Featuring new titles from Tana French, Jordan Harper, Jessica Knoll, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and many more

By Molly Odintz | January 8, 2026

Max Allan Collins on Dashiell Hammett, Private Eyes, and Picking Up Where 'The Maltese Falcon' Left Off

Max Allan Collins on Dashiell Hammett, Private Eyes, and Picking Up Where 'The Maltese Falcon' Left Off

A wide-ranging conversation with the prolific author now taking up the mantle for Sam Spade.

By Alex Dueben | January 8, 2026

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