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The Country House Murder Mystery...in America

The Country House Murder Mystery...in America

The manor mystery is more commonly associated with the British, but Americans have their novels, too.

By Emily Edwards | June 1, 2023

Killer Puzzles: 8 Books Featuring Locked Rooms and Deadly Puzzles

Killer Puzzles: 8 Books Featuring Locked Rooms and Deadly Puzzles

Isabella Maldonado on the resurgence of a favorite mystery genre.

By Isabella Maldonado | June 1, 2023

Dangerous Rhythm: Five Noirs at the Corner of Hollywood and Music

Dangerous Rhythm: Five Noirs at the Corner of Hollywood and Music

These novels feature mysteries, musicians, and mayhem against a Tinseltown backdrop.

By Daniel Weizmann | June 1, 2023

The Best New Crime Shows to Watch This Month

The Best New Crime Shows to Watch This Month

Your options are limited. You might just want to focus on reading books this summer.

By Dwyer Murphy | May 31, 2023

Scenes from the Wild Wild East: Snapshots of Post-Soviet Russia

Scenes from the Wild Wild East: Snapshots of Post-Soviet Russia

Or, finding fictional inspiration in the world of Russia in the 90s

By Josh Haven | May 31, 2023

Books and Murder: The Perfect Match

Books and Murder: The Perfect Match

A list of cozy mysteries with plots sure to please the most bookish of readers

By Tamara Berry | May 31, 2023

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Megan Abbott on Dreams, Dangers, and Going to Strange Places in Her Newest Novel

By Dwyer Murphy | May 30, 2023

What The Quiet American Teaches Us

By I. S. Berry | May 30, 2023

HBO’s Barry is Wile E. Coyote with a Gun

By Justin Hairston | May 29, 2023

Which Elmore Leonard Adaptation Should You Stream This Weekend?

Which Elmore Leonard Adaptation Should You Stream This Weekend?

Look at me...We're going to figure this out.

By Dwyer Murphy | May 26, 2023

The Intersection of Punk and Crime in Pop Culture and IRL

The Intersection of Punk and Crime in Pop Culture and IRL

Or, let's go do some crimes!

By Jim Ruland | May 26, 2023

How <em>The Dirty Dozen</em> Went From Latrine Rumor to Influential Blockbuster

How The Dirty Dozen Went From Latrine Rumor to Influential Blockbuster

"[T]he timing of the film proved to be a perfect storm of events...The film’s dark humor, violent content, and anti-authoritative and anti-military message struck a chord..."

By Dwayne Epstein | May 26, 2023

Vengeance Becomes Her: 5 Great Thrillers About Women Getting Revenge

Vengeance Becomes Her: 5 Great Thrillers About Women Getting Revenge

Victoria Helen Stone on discovering the satisfactions of revenge.

By Victoria Helen Stone | May 25, 2023

The Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of Summer 2023

The Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of Summer 2023

60+ books to take you through the long, hot days of summer.

By Molly Odintz | May 25, 2023

The Making of a Cuban-American Detective Novel

The Making of a Cuban-American Detective Novel

John Lantigua on Miami, Cubanía, and working at the crossroads of the Caribbean.

By John Lantigua | May 24, 2023

Six Thrillers in Which the House Hides a Sinister Past

Six Thrillers in Which the House Hides a Sinister Past

"I will invariably pounce on any cover featuring an old house...give me all the sprawling, sinister abodes."

By Jaclyn Goldis | May 24, 2023

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