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Lily Samson on the Great Rise of Suburban Noir

Lily Samson on the Great Rise of Suburban Noir

Dark secrets abound in the world of picket fences and drawn shades.

By Lily Samson | May 29, 2024

How to Have Sex in Historical Fiction

How to Have Sex in Historical Fiction

(as illustrated by many examples from Bridgerton)

By Amita Murray | May 29, 2024

The Five Best Amateur Sleuths of All-Time

The Five Best Amateur Sleuths of All-Time

Sam Garonzik on a slippery category that fills readers with joy – and gives them plenty of material for debate.

By Sam Garonzik | May 29, 2024

Reading Photographs as Texts for Narrative Inspiration

Reading Photographs as Texts for Narrative Inspiration

Nathan Gower on a famous photograph of a disturbing moment

By Nathan Gower | May 28, 2024

Bound for Betrayal: The Crime Films of Elaine May

Bound for Betrayal: The Crime Films of Elaine May

After making her reputation in comedy, May turned her hand to directing and starring in a number of thrillers

By Vince Keenan | May 28, 2024

When the Past Finally Catches Up With You...in a Thriller

When the Past Finally Catches Up With You...in a Thriller

Jaime Lynn Hendricks on a beloved thriller trope that just about every reader can relate to, even if their secrets are still safe–for now.

By Jaime Lynn Hendricks | May 28, 2024

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How a Family Secret Inspired Author Maureen Marshall's New Historical Mystery

By Maureen Marshall | May 28, 2024

Off The Deep End: Noir Cinema's Eternal Fascination with Swimming Pools

By Halley Sutton | May 24, 2024

Nature and Human Nature in Frankenstein

By Olivia Rutigliano | May 24, 2024

The Persistent Power of 'Prima Facie'

The Persistent Power of 'Prima Facie'

Misha Popp on sexual assault and a life-changing theatrical experience.

By Misha Popp | May 24, 2024

The Most Anticipated Crime Books of Summer 2024

The Most Anticipated Crime Books of Summer 2024

It's hot outside. Time to pick up some summer reading!

By Molly Odintz | May 23, 2024

Why Harlan Coben Decided Now Was the Time to Bring Back a Beloved Character

Why Harlan Coben Decided Now Was the Time to Bring Back a Beloved Character

The bestselling author discusses his newest book, featuring sports agent turned lawyer, Myron Bolitar.

By John B. Valeri | May 23, 2024

Escape from the Totality: Seeing the Future, Fueled by the Past

Escape from the Totality: Seeing the Future, Fueled by the Past

A Cold War refugee writes about how life informs the characters and tone in his new thriller, 'The Man Who Saw Seconds'

By Alexander Boldizar | May 23, 2024

Beyond the Aesthetics of Dark Academia

Beyond the Aesthetics of Dark Academia

Fiona McPhillips on the themes that give Dark Academia its literary heft.

By Fiona McPhillips | May 22, 2024

Was the Real-Life Prototype for Ian Fleming's Bond a Triple Agent?

Was the Real-Life Prototype for Ian Fleming's Bond a Triple Agent?

Author Jesse Fink digs into the enigmatic smear campaign of Dick Ellis, Britain’s Decorated Number Three Spy During World War II.

By Jesse Fink | May 22, 2024

Dead Characters with Something to Say

Dead Characters with Something to Say

Deceased characters from eight great crime novels, films or TV shows who insert themselves into the story from the Other Side.

By Michael Bennett | May 21, 2024

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