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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

Five Books that Showcase Authentic Military Brotherhood

Five Books that Showcase Authentic Military Brotherhood

Don Bentley on the kind of camaraderie that's hard to capture in words

By Don Bentley | May 6, 2022

Poliziotteschi"> 50 Years of

50 Years of

Poliziotteschi">

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

Andrew Nette on the distinctive crime films that emerged from Italy’s anni di piombo

By Andrew Nette | May 5, 2022

My First Thriller: David Baldacci

My First Thriller: David Baldacci

After David Baldacci got the phone call that would change his life, he had to walk back into a roomful of insurance lawyers.

By Rick Pullen | May 5, 2022

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From Teenage Runaway To Crime Fiction Novelist

By Laurie Buchanan | May 5, 2022

The Best New Crime Fiction of This Month: May 2022

By CrimeReads | May 4, 2022

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

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

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.

By CrimeReads | May 2, 2022

My sisters are as intelligent as my brothers: Women’s education in Colonial India

My sisters are as intelligent as my brothers: Women’s education in Colonial India

Harini Nagendra recalls the fierce women in her family history who fought for their right to be educated.

By Harini Nagendra | May 2, 2022

Isolation as the Enemy

Isolation as the Enemy

These thrillers make use of many kinds of solitude to amp up the tension.

By Victoria Helen Stone | May 2, 2022

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