Fiction, History, and Truth

Fiction, History, and Truth

"[T]oday’s viewers get their history lessons from movies and biopics, not textbooks. And that’s where writers can a assume a greater role in the “truths” they portray."

By Alan A. Winter | February 28, 2022

Why Berlin Is the Mecca of Espionage Fiction: A Conversation with Joseph Kanon and Paul Vidich

Why Berlin Is the Mecca of Espionage Fiction: A Conversation with Joseph Kanon and Paul Vidich

Two great spy novelists turn to the profession's spiritual home.

By CrimeReads | February 25, 2022

Dismissing Fan Fiction As Base Just Makes You Look Basic

Dismissing Fan Fiction As Base Just Makes You Look Basic

"Look, man—life is short, art long. I’m not going to ritually deny fanfic, which once again is just a form, to make myself look better."

By Isaac Fellman | February 25, 2022

The Amoral Violence of Folk Magic

The Amoral Violence of Folk Magic

"These tales hold their own breath and blood; they are not just words on a page..."

By Rebecca Ross | February 25, 2022

It's Time to Discover Your New Sophisticated Sleuth Obsession: Stewart Hoag

It's Time to Discover Your New Sophisticated Sleuth Obsession: Stewart Hoag

A.J. Finn makes the case for why David Handler's mystery series should be on your bookshelf.

By A.J. Finn | February 25, 2022

Historic Homes Are A Time-Traveler's Paradise

Historic Homes Are A Time-Traveler's Paradise

"The real-world connection of space and time is nowhere more apparent than in preserved historical properties."

By Diane Kelly | February 25, 2022

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Nothing Can Stay Hidden Forever: The True Crime Legacy of Lost Highway

By Zach Vasquez | February 24, 2022

The Pull of Abandoned Spaces

By Jennifer Fawcett | February 24, 2022

Robots, Dinosaurs, And Trusting Your Gut

By Rob Hart | February 24, 2022

My Beloved Monster: Creating the Characters We Love to Hate

My Beloved Monster: Creating the Characters We Love to Hate

First tip: forgive your villain. Or at least try having a candid conversation with him.

By Rio Youers | February 24, 2022

Dead Collections

Dead Collections

Isaac Feldman

By CrimeReads Excerpts | February 23, 2022

Eight Books About What It Means to be Human

Eight Books About What It Means to be Human

Clones, replicants, and body snatchers, oh my!

By Edward Ashton | February 23, 2022

Modern Murder Inn: The New Wave of Hotel Thrillers and Mysteries

Modern Murder Inn: The New Wave of Hotel Thrillers and Mysteries

Recent novels set in ominous hotels shine new light on a dark trope.

By Carolyne Topdjian | February 23, 2022

February's Best International Crime Fiction

February's Best International Crime Fiction

Central American horror, Scandinavian suspense, and French and Japanese noir

By Molly Odintz | February 23, 2022

Everything’s Better with Batter

Everything’s Better with Batter

So why aren't there more batter-drenched mysteries to be found?

By Maddie Day | February 23, 2022

David Lagercrantz on His New International Thriller Inspired by Sherlock Holmes

David Lagercrantz on His New International Thriller Inspired by Sherlock Holmes

A cover reveal and some questions for the author of Dark Music.

By CrimeReads | February 22, 2022

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