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The Rare Entertainments of E.C.R. Lorac's <em>Death of an Author</em>

The Rare Entertainments of E.C.R. Lorac's Death of an Author

Appreciating an unusual standalone from a Golden Age writer better known for her series

By Martin Edwards | May 1, 2024

The Exploits and Exploitation of Indian Street Magic, Jadoo

The Exploits and Exploitation of Indian Street Magic, Jadoo

Harini Nagendra on the tradition of Jadoo and its complex relationship with Western magic

By Harini Nagendra | May 1, 2024

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: Writing Life

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: Writing Life

"You can always edit crap. You can’t edit nothing."

By Molly Odintz | April 30, 2024

Crime Novels with a Sense of Place and Manners

Crime Novels with a Sense of Place and Manners

Peter Nichols on crime stories that could only be set in one place, among one set of people.

By Peter Nichols | April 30, 2024

The Author as Protagonist

The Author as Protagonist

Why are so many fictional writers solving crimes in detective novels?

By Catherine Mack | April 29, 2024

The Three Types of Detective Duos You Find in Historical Mysteries

The Three Types of Detective Duos You Find in Historical Mysteries

And where do your cats fits in all this?

By Katie Tietjen | April 27, 2024

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On the Invention of M. Dupin

By Olivia Rutigliano | April 26, 2024

The Five Best Novels About Hauntings

By Jen Williams | April 26, 2024

G'day, From An Apparently Terrifying Continent

By Michelle Prak | April 26, 2024

My First Thriller: I.S. Berry

My First Thriller: I.S. Berry

For the former CIA case officer, the publishing journey is still an unfinished book.

By Rick Pullen | April 25, 2024

How Four Investigative Reporting Experiences Led to Great Mystery “Material”

How Four Investigative Reporting Experiences Led to Great Mystery “Material”

When there are Great Danes in the autopsy room, you know you've got a detail for a novel.

By Victoria Houston | April 25, 2024

Sasha Vasilyuk: To the Insecure ESL Writer I Once Was

Sasha Vasilyuk: To the Insecure ESL Writer I Once Was

On learning English and daring to be a novelist.

By Sasha Vasilyuk | April 24, 2024

The Ripple Effect of Crime

The Ripple Effect of Crime

"Acknowledging these life-changing ripples gives depth to the characters of a story. And in real life, it can help survivors deal with their trauma."

By Karen Rose | April 24, 2024

Kim Sherwood on Women in the World of Bond

Kim Sherwood on Women in the World of Bond

How the women characters in Ian Fleming's work – ‘adventurous, brave, resourceful’ – may just surprise you.

By Kim Sherwood | April 23, 2024

It's Always the Boyfriend: On Domestic Violence and Young Adult Fiction

It's Always the Boyfriend: On Domestic Violence and Young Adult Fiction

How YA thrillers help us understand the high stakes of toxic relationships

By Trish Lundy | April 23, 2024

Small Town, Big Crime

Small Town, Big Crime

Five novels—and one short story—that use a small-town setting to explore complex issues and existential questions

By Samantha Jayne Allen | April 23, 2024

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