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The Pandemic: Inspiration and Injury to Writers

The Pandemic: Inspiration and Injury to Writers

Lark O. Jensen on what mystery authors did to get by without conferences, book signings, and holiday fairs.

By Lark O. Jensen | May 9, 2022

The Final Twist

The Final Twist

"I’m talking about the twist...in the final pages, the twist that morphs the way you interpret the entire book."

By Sandra Block | May 9, 2022

Bosch Is Back — But Can <em>Bosch: Legacy</em> Find the Original's Sunbaked Noir Magic?

Bosch Is Back — But Can Bosch: Legacy Find the Original's Sunbaked Noir Magic?

Bosch is a private eye, Maddie is a cop, and Honey is out for revenge. So does it work?

By Alexis Gunderson | May 6, 2022

John D. MacDonald's Travis McGee Novels, Ranked

John D. MacDonald's Travis McGee Novels, Ranked

Peter Swanson revisits an iconic crime fiction series, in its entirety.

By Peter Swanson | May 6, 2022

What’s in a Game? Horror Movies and Their Playful Nature

What’s in a Game? Horror Movies and Their Playful Nature

Vincent Tirado on the interconnected worlds of games and horror.

By Vincent Tirado | May 6, 2022

Tough Mothers: Seven Dark Novels About Motherhood

Tough Mothers: Seven Dark Novels About Motherhood

This Mother's Day, consider the noir perspective...

By Zach Vasquez | May 6, 2022

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Five Books that Showcase Authentic Military Brotherhood

By Don Bentley | May 6, 2022

Poliziotteschi">50 Years of "Milano Calibro 9" and Italian Cinema's Ultra-Noir Poliziotteschi

By Andrew Nette | May 5, 2022

My First Thriller: David Baldacci

By Rick Pullen | May 5, 2022

From Teenage Runaway To Crime Fiction Novelist

From Teenage Runaway To Crime Fiction Novelist

"The moment the opportunity presented itself, I grabbed my guitar case and ran..."

By Laurie Buchanan | May 5, 2022

The Best New Crime Fiction of This Month: May 2022

The Best New Crime Fiction of This Month: May 2022

Featuring new books from Adrian McKinty, Isabel Cañas, Elizabeth Day, James Lee Burke, and more.

By CrimeReads | May 4, 2022

Phoebe Atwood Taylor: Prolific Mystery Novelist and Creator of

Phoebe Atwood Taylor: Prolific Mystery Novelist and Creator of "The Codfish Sherlock"

A closer look at the life and work of the queen of Massachusetts mystery

By Otto Penzler | May 4, 2022

Suspense Writers Take Note: It's All About the Tension

Suspense Writers Take Note: It's All About the Tension

"There exists an unwritten contract between the suspense reader and writer that...tension will always be a significant part of the ride."

By Daniel Kalla | May 4, 2022

The Fine Art of Incredible Plot Twists

The Fine Art of Incredible Plot Twists

Elizabeth Day on nine works from different eras and genres, all united by one thing: a twist that completely upends your reading experience.

By Elizabeth Day | May 3, 2022

Tracing the Portrayal of Mental Disorders in Literature Over Time, Through Five Books

Tracing the Portrayal of Mental Disorders in Literature Over Time, Through Five Books

Jane Shemilt on the evolution of 'madness' in fiction.

By Jane Shemilt | May 3, 2022

Does genre matter?

Does genre matter?

When rules help and when they hinder, and how the editing process shapes genre.

By Laura Jarratt | May 3, 2022

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