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    The Darker Side of Jane Austen

    The Darker Side of Jane Austen

    Kristen Bird on the dark underbelly of Austen's world and all those happy endings.

    By Kristen Bird | February 9, 2022

    Trevanian: An Appreciation for the Godfather of the Mountain Thriller

    Trevanian: An Appreciation for the Godfather of the Mountain Thriller

    Harry Farthing on the long legacy of the once mysterious author, Trevanian

    By Harry Farthing | February 9, 2022

    A Brief History of Ghost Ships

    A Brief History of Ghost Ships

    What are ghost ships, and why are we so fascinated by them?

    By S. A. Barnes | February 9, 2022

    6 Novels With Twist Endings That Will Leave Your Jaw on the Floor

    6 Novels With Twist Endings That Will Leave Your Jaw on the Floor

    Wendy Corsi Staub on some of the best surprise endings in contemporary fiction.

    By Wendy Corsi Staub | February 9, 2022

    On the Coen Brothers’ Bitter, Brokenhearted Noir, <br><em>Miller’s Crossing</em>

    On the Coen Brothers’ Bitter, Brokenhearted Noir,
    Miller’s Crossing

    Olivia Rutigliano reflects on the classic gangster film as it heads to the Criterion Collection

    By Olivia Rutigliano | February 8, 2022

    Sara Gran Considers The Art of Suspense

    Sara Gran Considers The Art of Suspense

    Or, Five Pointers to Keep Your Readers Riveted

    By Sara Gran | February 8, 2022

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    By CrimeReads | February 7, 2022

    Crime and the City: Tehran

    Crime and the City: Tehran

    Reading thrillers set in Tehran, you'd be forgiven for thinking the city is half-populated by spies with "one job" to do.

    By Paul French | February 7, 2022

    Gone, But Not Forgotten: 12 Great Mystery Authors Readers Still Love

    Gone, But Not Forgotten: 12 Great Mystery Authors Readers Still Love

    Rick Bleiweiss on the dearly departed crime novelists he returns to again and again.

    By Rick Bleiweiss | February 7, 2022

    Saved By Quilting: A Crime Writer's Ode To Crafting

    Saved By Quilting: A Crime Writer's Ode To Crafting

    How moving to Paducah, Kentucky, the quilting capital of the world, helped one mystery novelist recover from deep depression.

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    By Hector DeJean | February 4, 2022

    5 Psychological Thrillers You Should Read This February

    5 Psychological Thrillers You Should Read This February

    Office obsessions, wellness retreats, and antiquarian sex magic.

    By Lisa Levy | February 4, 2022

    Sleuth Youths

    Sleuth Youths

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    By Stuart Gibbs | February 4, 2022

    Shop Talk: Laura Lippman Is a Morning Writer (But the Walk Comes First)

    Shop Talk: Laura Lippman Is a Morning Writer (But the Walk Comes First)

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