Five Great Mysteries Set in Australia and New Zealand

Five Great Mysteries Set in Australia and New Zealand

Karina Kilmore recommends Jane Harper, Tom Baragwanath, and more

By Karina Kilmore | May 20, 2026

"This Town Is the Monster": 6 Horror Novels Where the Setting Itself Is Evil

Mary Berman recommends Chuck Wendig, Kate Maruyama, Helen Phillips, and more

By Mary Berman | May 19, 2026

8 Transporting Thrillers to Help You Escape the Office This Summer

8 Transporting Thrillers to Help You Escape the Office This Summer

Rachel Moore recommends far-flung tales by Jenna Voris, Ruth Ware, and more

By Rachel Moore | May 19, 2026

Appalachian Jump Scare

Appalachian Jump Scare

Michael Amos Cody on crime, terror, and the Appalachian sublime.

By Michael Amos Cody | May 19, 2026

Tori Eldridge on Capturing the Culture of Hawaii's Cowboys in Her New Novel

Tori Eldridge on Capturing the Culture of Hawaii's Cowboys in Her New Novel

The author of Hawai‘i Rage explores the Pacific islands' history of paniolo

By Tori Eldridge | May 19, 2026

Crime and the City: Cologne, Germany

Crime and the City: Cologne, Germany

Our international series tours a German city of medieval architecture and classic mysteries.

By Paul French | May 18, 2026

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Joanne Rock on Suspense and the Allure of Masked Characters

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The World of Crime In Star Wars Legends 

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The Best Psychological Thrillers of May 2026

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Cursed Children’s Entertainment: A Reading (and Watching, and Gaming) List

Cursed Children’s Entertainment: A Reading (and Watching, and Gaming) List

These works of fiction aren't trying to sneak in social criticism or dark themes. Children's entertainment is wholesome! The algorithm can be trusted! Capitalism isn't keeping kids lonely at all!

By Robert Brockway | May 15, 2026

Five Great Mysteries for Sports Lovers

Five Great Mysteries for Sports Lovers

Lynn Slaughter recommends wide-ranging titles from Harlan Coben, Donna Andrews, and others

By Lynn Slaughter | May 15, 2026

The Best Reviewed Books of the Month: Spring 2026

The Best Reviewed Books of the Month: Spring 2026

Featuring books by Tana French, Evelyn Clarke, and more.

By CrimeReads | May 14, 2026

What to Watch Now, International Edition: Silent Friend (2025)

What to Watch Now, International Edition: Silent Friend (2025)

Tony Leung, Léa Seydoux, and the mystery of...plants.

By Radha Vatsal | May 14, 2026

Detection and Disaster: Lacey Moone's Top 5 Messy Amateur Sleuths

Detection and Disaster: Lacey Moone's Top 5 Messy Amateur Sleuths

The author of Voted Most Likely to Murder praises Finlay Donovan, Cordelia Graves, and other hot messes

By Lacey Moone | May 14, 2026

Sam Beckbessinger: A Brief History of the Female Werewolf

Sam Beckbessinger: A Brief History of the Female Werewolf

"To modern eyes, a female werewolf feels like a twist of the norm. But really, the older subversive strain has always been there"

By Sam Beckbessinger | May 14, 2026

5 Brilliant, Lesser-Known Cozy Mysteries (Plus One New Novel)

5 Brilliant, Lesser-Known Cozy Mysteries (Plus One New Novel)

Kristen Perrin recommends A.A. Milne, Christina Lynch, Tom Mead, and more

By Kristen Perrin | May 14, 2026

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