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Discovering a Lost Classic of 1970s Crime Fiction

Discovering a Lost Classic of 1970s Crime Fiction

Ralph Dennis was one of the best, and most neglected crime writers of the decade—and he's due for a revival.

By Lee Goldberg | September 18, 2019

Neon No Man’s Land and Sleaze Noir: On The Underseen Brilliance of <em>Vice Squad</em>

Neon No Man’s Land and Sleaze Noir: On The Underseen Brilliance of Vice Squad

Celebrating a lost 1980s neo-noir classic

By Zach Vasquez | September 17, 2019

September's Best Action Thrillers

September's Best Action Thrillers

5 Big New Books to Read This Month

By Ryan Steck | September 17, 2019

8 Novels Featuring Atypical Amateur Sleuths

8 Novels Featuring Atypical Amateur Sleuths

Sometimes, an outsider's perspective is just what you need to solve the case...

By Sarah Lotz | September 16, 2019

The Crime Novels of WWII

The Crime Novels of WWII

How Agatha Christie, Raymond Chandler, Dorothy Hughes, and other crime icons addressed (or didn't) the war in crime fiction.

By James R. Benn | September 11, 2019

4 Iconic Crime Protagonists Who Are Even More Memorable Than Their Stories

4 Iconic Crime Protagonists Who Are Even More Memorable Than Their Stories

On character being more affecting than plot

By Thomas Kies | September 11, 2019

Best Reviewed
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The Best 1990s Rom-Coms Are Detective Stories in Disguise

By Olivia Rutigliano | September 10, 2019

The Long, Proud Tradition of Jazz-Infused Crime Novels

By Alex Segura | September 9, 2019

Your Guide to the Essential Crime TV of September 2019

By Camille LeBlanc | September 6, 2019

Great Noir Lives—and Dies—on Dialogue

Great Noir Lives—and Dies—on Dialogue

On the most essential, often overlooked, element of the genre

By A.B. Jewell | September 4, 2019

Visiting The Hamptons (Through Crime Fiction)

Visiting The Hamptons (Through Crime Fiction)

New York's summer retreat is more than pristine beaches and seaside cottages—it's also a good setting for crime novels.

By Paul French | September 4, 2019

10 New Books You Should Read This September

10 New Books You Should Read This September

The Month's Best in Crime, Mystery, and Thrillers

By CrimeReads | September 3, 2019

Reckoning with Addiction in Crime Fiction

Reckoning with Addiction in Crime Fiction

Crime novels are the best space to understand the emotional truths of addiction and sobriety.

By Casey Barrett | August 30, 2019

The Month's Best Book Covers: August

The Month's Best Book Covers: August

The Best Cover Art in Crime, Mystery, and Thrillers

By CrimeReads | August 30, 2019

Staff Picks: Our Favorite Stories of August

Staff Picks: Our Favorite Stories of August

Underrated Classics, Biblio Noir, and Murderous Families

By CrimeReads | August 30, 2019

A Brief History of Academic Mysteries, Campus Thrillers, and Research Noir

A Brief History of Academic Mysteries, Campus Thrillers, and Research Noir

The cloistered, high-pressure world of academia has always been a perfect setting for crime fiction.

By Molly Odintz | August 29, 2019

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