The Amish Fence

The Amish Fence

How the Amish community stays knit together, and why it makes for the perfect setting for a mystery.

By Patricia Johns | January 3, 2024

What Makes a Forest Such a Seductive Setting for Fiction?

What Makes a Forest Such a Seductive Setting for Fiction?

Terri Parlato considers what draws us to the deep, dark woods

By Terri Parlato | January 3, 2024

How to Write Fiction about True Crime

How to Write Fiction about True Crime

Novels examining the true crime industry are a critical part of understanding its problems and popularity.

By Kate Brody | January 2, 2024

The Rise of

The Rise of "Mom-Noir"

Katherine Faulkner looks at the "new cast of female, feminist crime writers exploring the darker realities of motherhood"

By Katherine Faulkner | January 2, 2024

How to Corral Your Nightmares for Use in Your Next Novel

How to Corral Your Nightmares for Use in Your Next Novel

Colin O'Sullivan went from dreaming about robots to writing an AI thriller.

By Colin O'Sullivan | January 2, 2024

The Best Traditional Mysteries of 2023

The Best Traditional Mysteries of 2023

Meddling senior citizens, unsolvable puzzles, and amateur sleuths

By CrimeReads | December 22, 2023

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Sherlockian Collaborations and the Joys of Fandom

Sherlockian Collaborations and the Joys of Fandom

Writer Bonnie MacBird and illustrator Frank Cho on bringing Holmes to life in their holiday mystery, "What Child Is This?"

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The Queen of Grit Lit has a New Novel

The Queen of Grit Lit has a New Novel

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Ausma Zehanat Khan on Oppression, Rage, and Crafting a Palestinian Detective

Ausma Zehanat Khan on Oppression, Rage, and Crafting a Palestinian Detective

International human rights lawyer and author Khan considers the many layers of her character's anger and driven morality

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The Best Historical Fiction of 2023

The Best Historical Fiction of 2023

Spiritualists, Social Climbers, Serial Killers, and Plenty of Pirates

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5 Books for Mystery Lovers Who Want to Be Transported

5 Books for Mystery Lovers Who Want to Be Transported

Lady Detectives in Vivid Worlds

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Alexis Soloski on Theater, Criticism, and the Mystery of Performance

Alexis Soloski on Theater, Criticism, and the Mystery of Performance

The culture critic discusses her debut novel.

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Spiritualists and Tarot Readers Are Having A Moment

Spiritualists and Tarot Readers Are Having A Moment

Scammers, believers, and plenty of in-betweeners fill the pages of this year's gothic thrillers (and next)

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