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John Dickson Carr: The Master of the Locked Room-Mystery

John Dickson Carr: The Master of the Locked Room-Mystery

Gigi Pandian celebrates the author who inspired her “Gothic Cozy” voice as a writer.

By Gigi Pandian | March 15, 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 14, 2022

#RepresentationMatters: Disability and Crime Fiction

#RepresentationMatters: Disability and Crime Fiction

"[C]haracters from the physical disability spectrum are rarely depicted as competent and witty crime fighters."

By Meredith Doench | March 14, 2022

Crime and the City: Birmingham

Crime and the City: Birmingham

Crime in England’s Second City, “Courtesy of the Peaky B’s”

By Paul French | March 14, 2022

In <em>The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey,</em> Samuel L. Jackson Plays the Role of a Lifetime (in More Ways Than One)

In The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, Samuel L. Jackson Plays the Role of a Lifetime (in More Ways Than One)

The new Apple TV+ series about a man recovering from dementia is about the clues we leave behind that reveal who we truly are

By Olivia Rutigliano | March 11, 2022

The Many Faces of Parker, Donald E. Westlake's Most Enduring, Confounding Creation

The Many Faces of Parker, Donald E. Westlake's Most Enduring, Confounding Creation

Parker's merciless drive has long held a special appeal for filmmakers. Over the years, we've seen some pretty unexpected adaptations.

By Nick Kolakowski | March 11, 2022

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

"It's The Dose That Kills": On Historical Poisons, Plants, and Medicine

By Kit Mayquist | March 11, 2022

My First Villain

By Rafi Zabor | March 11, 2022

The Batman is a Dark and Fascinating Riddle

By Olivia Rutigliano | March 10, 2022

Glasgow: City of Business, City of Crime

Glasgow: City of Business, City of Crime

In the history of Glasgow, the ordinary violence of criminality is eclipsed by the brutal business of empire.

By Liam McIlvanney | March 10, 2022

On Writing Outside (Or Inside) The Lines. You Do You.

On Writing Outside (Or Inside) The Lines. You Do You.

"A good book is a good book, regardless of genre or topic."

By Dane Bahr | March 10, 2022

Tell Me An Ending

Tell Me An Ending

Jo Harkin

By CrimeReads Excerpts | March 10, 2022

Seven Mysteries About Teens, Perfect for Teens

Seven Mysteries About Teens, Perfect for Teens

Dead cheerleaders, summer vacation secrets, and type-A girl detectives

By Lisa Schroeder | March 9, 2022

What's the Greatest Newspaper Crime Movie Ever Made?

What's the Greatest Newspaper Crime Movie Ever Made?

Newsman Keith Roysdon investigates a favorite sub-genre of crime.

By Keith Roysdon | March 9, 2022

My First Thriller: David Corbett

My First Thriller: David Corbett

David Corbett made a few stops on his way to becoming a bestselling author. He was a bar musician, an actor, and a linguistics grad student. Then he took a job as a private eye.

By Rick Pullen | March 9, 2022

Qiu Xiaolong and the Return of the Venerable Judge Dee

Qiu Xiaolong and the Return of the Venerable Judge Dee

A beloved mystery series with a legacy stretching back centuries gets new life from China's best known crime author.

By Paul French | March 9, 2022

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