7 essential 1970s NYC noir books and films

7 essential 1970s NYC noir books and films

Rosanne Limoncelli recommends evocative work from James Mills, Judith Rossner, and more

By Rosanne Limoncelli | November 6, 2026

S.J. Bennett on the brilliance of 1960s British mysteries and thrillers

S.J. Bennett on the brilliance of 1960s British mysteries and thrillers

A look at Len Deighton, Frederick Forsyth, and more from the author of Death on the Royal Yacht

By S.J. Bennett | November 5, 2026

Kennedy Cole on writing about race through invasion horror and parasitism

Kennedy Cole on writing about race through invasion horror and parasitism

The author of There Used to Be People Here explores racism, homophobia, and more in her debut

By Kennedy Cole | November 5, 2026

Crime and the city: Harbin, China

Crime and the city: Harbin, China

Our itinerant series explores the complex mysteries of former Manchuria

By Paul French | November 4, 2026

Wole Talabi on the intersection of first contact stories and mysteries

Wole Talabi on the intersection of first contact stories and mysteries

The author of The Fist of Memoryexplores what alien stories, sci-fi, and and crime tales share

By Wole Talabi | November 4, 2026

Bobcats,

Bobcats, "Twin Peaks," deer: What influenced Gabrielle Lucille Fuentes' new novel

A list of what led to Clear Water, inspired by Adrienne Kennedy's memoir

By Gabrielle Lucille Fuentes | November 4, 2026

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Karin Slaughter on Mo Hayder, thrillers by women, and the legacy of "Gone"

By Karin Slaughter | November 3, 2026

The best crime novels, mysteries, and thrillers of the month: November 2026

By Molly Odintz | November 3, 2026

James Patterson on dictators, historical fiction, and writing a world war II thriller

By John B. Valeri | November 3, 2026

Anna Rasche on the Hope diamond and the trope of cursed jewels in literature

Anna Rasche on the Hope diamond and the trope of cursed jewels in literature

The author of The Cursed Diamond explores the allure of magical jewelry

By Anna Rasche | November 3, 2026

Three Italian Heist Films You Need to See

Three Italian Heist Films You Need to See

Welcome to an incredibly enjoyable trilogy of crime comedies starring Marcello Mastroianni and Vittorio Gassman

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 2, 2026

A Roundtable Discussion on Genre Mashups and Shared Worlds

A Roundtable Discussion on Genre Mashups and Shared Worlds

Authors from a new cross-genre anthology discuss balance, expectations, and shared realities

By Richie Narvaez | November 2, 2026

Debra Webb and Allison Brennan on villains, suspense, and writing standalone thrillers

Debra Webb and Allison Brennan on villains, suspense, and writing standalone thrillers

The author of The Woman I've Become chats with the writer behind Whisper Creek

By Debra Webb and Allison Brennan | November 2, 2026

We Are Underlings

We Are Underlings

Doretta Lau

By CrimeReads Excerpts | October 30, 2026

Suspenseful not-exactly-horror movies to watch, this Halloween

Suspenseful not-exactly-horror movies to watch, this Halloween

For the scaredy cats who can handle a little bit of blood

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 30, 2026

A Writer’s Night at America’s Most Haunted Hotel

A Writer’s Night at America’s Most Haunted Hotel

"I got back into bed, turned off the light, and lay there, mind racing, acutely aware of every shadow and sound."

By Michel Stone | October 30, 2026

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