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Sun, Sand, and Sin: A Dive into Gulf Coast Noir

Sun, Sand, and Sin: A Dive into Gulf Coast Noir

Crime fiction serves as a method for understanding the consequences of the past and the coming storms.

By Rachel Cochran | June 21, 2023

The End of the Soviet Union and The Rise of the Oligarchs

The End of the Soviet Union and The Rise of the Oligarchs

Long established gangsters and former government agents grappled for resources in the twilight of the 20th century.

By William Maz | June 21, 2023

Grady Hendrix and Riley Sager Talk Horror, Thrillers, and Craft

Grady Hendrix and Riley Sager Talk Horror, Thrillers, and Craft

They both agree: horror needs more sex scenes.

By Grady Hendrix and Riley Sager | June 20, 2023

The Western Gothic in Film, Music, and Literature: A Primer

The Western Gothic in Film, Music, and Literature: A Primer

"[A]rtists are here to remind us of the monsters—usually in human form—that lay wait across the plains and mountains and deserts."

By Jon Bassoff | June 20, 2023

Why Dating Is Like a Whodunnit

Why Dating Is Like a Whodunnit

"if I played my part right, with any luck, I could dodge the red herrings, and eventually meet my match..."

By L. M. Chilton | June 20, 2023

Historical Mystery Reads for When Summer Is Calling Your Name

Historical Mystery Reads for When Summer Is Calling Your Name

Long days, balmy nights, historical mysteries...

By Kate Khavari | June 16, 2023

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The Best International Crime Fiction of June

By Molly Odintz | June 16, 2023

The Danger of Adventure

By Nicole Baart | June 16, 2023

Latinx Horror and Crime Fiction to Check Out in 2023

By Molly Odintz | June 15, 2023

Alison Gaylin on the Challenges of Bringing a Robert B. Parker PI into the Social Media Era

Alison Gaylin on the Challenges of Bringing a Robert B. Parker PI into the Social Media Era

How Sunny Randall got on Instagram

By Alison Gaylin | June 15, 2023

Three Pivotal, Villainous Heroines in Contemporary Literature

Three Pivotal, Villainous Heroines in Contemporary Literature

Mirinae Lee on characters presented in all their complexity

By Mirinae Lee | June 14, 2023

Unlikely Friendships in Crime Fiction

Unlikely Friendships in Crime Fiction

Opposites attract: but does that hold for friends, too?

By Robyn Harding | June 14, 2023

Marilyn Monroe Was Murdered, And Three Other Conspiracy Theories I Believe

Marilyn Monroe Was Murdered, And Three Other Conspiracy Theories I Believe

When it comes to the doings of the rich and powerful, Julia Heaberlin has some questions.

By Julia Heaberlin | June 14, 2023

How A Hollywood Costumer's Unusual Profession Inspired Her Murder Mystery

How A Hollywood Costumer's Unusual Profession Inspired Her Murder Mystery

"[C]ostume design is all about storytelling..."

By Marjorie McCown | June 14, 2023

Six Great Thrillers About Adventurers, Bohemians, Nomads, Runaways, and Other Modern Rebels

Six Great Thrillers About Adventurers, Bohemians, Nomads, Runaways, and Other Modern Rebels

Wendy Heard on novels and characters driven by an inner restlessness

By Wendy Heard | June 13, 2023

Five Thrillers That Revolve Around Relics and Ancient Discoveries

Five Thrillers That Revolve Around Relics and Ancient Discoveries

Danielle Trussoni on a literary tradition of adventure and obsession

By Danielle Trussoni | June 13, 2023

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