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The Unknown Man of Shandigor: How a Sixties Spy Spoof Went to the Arthouse

The Unknown Man of Shandigor: How a Sixties Spy Spoof Went to the Arthouse

Spy fiction was all the rage in the late Sixties. Jean-Louis Roy brought to the genre a unique vision.

By Tanner Tafelski | April 1, 2022

The Best Reviewed Crime Novels of the Month: March 2022

The Best Reviewed Crime Novels of the Month: March 2022

Featuring new books from Tara Isabella Burton, Peng Shepherd, Eli Cranor, and more.

By CrimeReads | March 31, 2022

Six Classic Films Featuring Gaslighting

Six Classic Films Featuring Gaslighting

In these movies, people are manipulated and deceived by those they trust the most.

By Erica Ruth Neubauer | March 31, 2022

Funny Girls, Dangerous Women: Humor in the Modern Crime Novel

Funny Girls, Dangerous Women: Humor in the Modern Crime Novel

"[T]he tonal shift created by humor also allows for a brief respite, a safe space of contemplation..."

By Candice Wuehle | March 30, 2022

The Best New Books Out In Paperback This Spring

The Best New Books Out In Paperback This Spring

Featuring new paperback releases from Alma Katsu, Walter Mosley, Donna Leon, Daniel Silva, and many more.

By CrimeReads | March 30, 2022

Everyone Is The Hero Of Their Own Story

Everyone Is The Hero Of Their Own Story

Exploring the intersection of writing darkly flawed protagonists and rebelliously virtuous villains.

By Sarah Kades | March 30, 2022

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Simon Scarrow on The Fog of World War, Then and Now

By Simon Scarrow | March 30, 2022

Encounters with the Supernatural in Antarctica: A Brief History

By Ally Wilkes | March 29, 2022

Three Little-Known Maine Dishes That Will Have You Saying "Forget the Lobster"

By Sarah Graves | March 29, 2022

Tyrants and Propaganda, Or The Totalitarian Need for Total Information Control

Tyrants and Propaganda, Or The Totalitarian Need for Total Information Control

What William Maz learned from life in 1980s Romania under Nicolae Ceausescu's repressive regime.

By William Maz | March 29, 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 | March 28, 2022

Crime and the City: Palm Springs

Crime and the City: Palm Springs

A long tradition of murder and mystery in the desert city known for architecture, design, and monied denizens.

By Paul French | March 28, 2022

Never Mind the Butler, Worry About the Maids

Never Mind the Butler, Worry About the Maids

On The Difficult and Dangerous Lives of 19th Century Domestic Servants

By Kathleen Marple Kalb | March 28, 2022

Paula Hawkins Recommends Five Novels With Criminal Acts At Their Heart

Paula Hawkins Recommends Five Novels With Criminal Acts At Their Heart

Plus, an exclusive reveal of the new paperback edition cover for A Slow Fire Burning

By Paula Hawkins | March 28, 2022

10 Must-Read Alternate History Thrillers

10 Must-Read Alternate History Thrillers

"How easy would it be for a country, particularly one founded on democratic principles, to slip quietly into fascism without anyone batting an eye?"

By Josh Weiss | March 25, 2022

Billy the Kid’s Fictional Afterlife: From the Ridiculous to the Sublime

Billy the Kid’s Fictional Afterlife: From the Ridiculous to the Sublime

Nick Kolakowksi takes a closer look at fictional portrayals of Billy the Kid through the ages.

By Nick Kolakowski | March 25, 2022

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