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Crime and the City: Karachi

Crime and the City: Karachi

Pakistan's most populated city has a big tradition of books that explore crime and corruption.

By Paul French | January 3, 2023

A Murder on the Margins, and a Death That Would Haunt One Writer for Years to Come

A Murder on the Margins, and a Death That Would Haunt One Writer for Years to Come

Gwen Florio on a tragedy played out in Missoula's transient community and an imbalanced legal system.

By Gwen Florio | January 3, 2023

Maligned in the Media Due to the Actions of Men

Maligned in the Media Due to the Actions of Men

"[T]hey may not all be perfect victims, but I do believe that they were overly-demonized by the public and media alike"

By Flora Collins | January 3, 2023

It’s a Wonderful Noir: Exploring the Seedy Underbelly of a Christmas Classic

It’s a Wonderful Noir: Exploring the Seedy Underbelly of a Christmas Classic

The quintessential Christmas movie is also a reverse noir.

By Michael Ledwidge | December 23, 2022

The Best Scifi and Speculative Mysteries of 2022

The Best Scifi and Speculative Mysteries of 2022

10 crossover thrillers that seamlessly blend noir and science fiction.

By Molly Odintz | December 22, 2022

A Survey of Hitchcock Films Not Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

A Survey of Hitchcock Films Not Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

"[E]ighty years’ worth of films invisibly shaped by one of the essential artists of the twentieth century."

By Vince Keenan | December 22, 2022

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How To Turn A Post-Apocalyptic Novel Into A Thriller

By Pedro Hoffmeister | December 22, 2022

Creating Dual Timelines and Five Novels That Do It Well

By Liv Andersson | December 22, 2022

Do You Love Only Murders in the Building? Then You’ll Want To Check Out These Cozies!

By Olivia Blacke | December 21, 2022

The Best Horror Fiction of 2022

The Best Horror Fiction of 2022

Hauntings, possessions, demons, ghosts, monsters, and more.

By Molly Odintz | December 21, 2022

The Best Debut Crime Novels of the Year: 2022

The Best Debut Crime Novels of the Year: 2022

Celebrating the year's best books from first-time novelists.

By CrimeReads | December 21, 2022

My Favorite Con Artists

My Favorite Con Artists

Victoria Thompson on some of history's most inventive swindlers, and the stories they passed down.

By Victoria Thompson | December 21, 2022

The Ladies of (Modern) LA Noir

The Ladies of (Modern) LA Noir

The Los Angeles crime fiction scene is as strong as ever, and these authors are at the forefront.

By Alex Kenna | December 20, 2022

The Best YA Mysteries of 2022

The Best YA Mysteries of 2022

Celebrating a turn towards mystery, horror, and suspense in young adult fiction.

By Molly Odintz | December 20, 2022

Yes, Incredibly, Another 10 Crime Movies You Forgot Take Place at Christmas

Yes, Incredibly, Another 10 Crime Movies You Forgot Take Place at Christmas

Our fifth list in this series features Holland March & Jackson Healy, Mike Hammer, and... Norman Bates?

By Olivia Rutigliano | December 20, 2022

The Best International Crime Fiction of 2022

The Best International Crime Fiction of 2022

Mexican noir, Japanese thrillers, South Korean assassins, Argentinian art crimes, and a new Lady Joker!

By Molly Odintz | December 19, 2022

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