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Can We Talk About Caroline Blackwood, Please?

Can We Talk About Caroline Blackwood, Please?

Caroline Blackwood was much more than a muse. She was one of the greatest, darkest writers who ever lived.

By Virginia Feito | August 26, 2021

A Rumination on DCI Jane Tennison

A Rumination on DCI Jane Tennison

Looking back at the beloved series "Prime Suspect" and its curt, magnetic, mighty protagonist.

By Julia Sirmons | August 26, 2021

The Best New Books Out In Paperback This Month

The Best New Books Out In Paperback This Month

Featuring new paperback releases from Lucy Foley, Richard Osman, Denise Mina, Riley Sager, and more.

By CrimeReads | August 26, 2021

What's the Secret to Writing Great Romantic Suspense?

What's the Secret to Writing Great Romantic Suspense?

Suspense and romance are all about building tension. Here are some tips for keeping your readers racing through the pages.

By Karen Rose | August 26, 2021

August's Best Debut Novels

August's Best Debut Novels

The best new debut novels in crime, mystery, and thrillers.

By Molly Odintz | August 25, 2021

Why Are Westerns So Violent? Because They Have To Be.

Why Are Westerns So Violent? Because They Have To Be.

To write about the Old West without incorporating violence is to do a grave injustice to the historical victims of colonialism, genocide, sexual violence, and cultural erasure.

By Gordy Sauer | August 25, 2021

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

The Joys and Difficulties of Writing a Faithful Sherlock Holmes Novel

By Tim Major | August 25, 2021

The Storyteller’s Promise

By William Kent Krueger | August 24, 2021

The Mind-Bending Thrillers of Sophie Hannah

By Amber Garza | August 24, 2021

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 | August 23, 2021

Colombo – Writing Crime in a Nation Once Torn Apart by Violence

Colombo – Writing Crime in a Nation Once Torn Apart by Violence

A look at the crime and mystery literature of Sri Lanka's largest city

By Paul French | August 23, 2021

Meet The Real-Life Pets Who Inspired the Cozy Mystery Cover Art

Meet The Real-Life Pets Who Inspired the Cozy Mystery Cover Art

Behind every cute companion on the cover of a cozy is a real-life fuzzy friend

By Ellen Byron | August 23, 2021

I Stopped Writing My Series Years Ago. But Something Kept Calling Me Back.

I Stopped Writing My Series Years Ago. But Something Kept Calling Me Back.

Returning to a long-abandoned series can feel overwhelming. But if you believe in your characters, you can't go wrong.

By Steven Womack | August 23, 2021

A Personal Journey Through the World of Alternative Comics in 1970s New York City

A Personal Journey Through the World of Alternative Comics in 1970s New York City

On Star*Reach, Heavy Metal, the rise of alternative comics, and one New York kid's journey to publish his own.

By Michael Gonzales | August 20, 2021

Pornsak Pichetshote on Chinatown Noir, Immigration Bans, and His New Comic Book Series, <em>The Good Asian</em>

Pornsak Pichetshote on Chinatown Noir, Immigration Bans, and His New Comic Book Series, The Good Asian

Exploring the intersection of detective fiction and crime comics in the new installment of Graphic Content.

By Alex Segura | August 20, 2021

Six Crime Novels About Settling Old Scores

Six Crime Novels About Settling Old Scores

From knee-jerk retaliation to long-simmering plans, there's nothing more entertaining than a vengeful fantasy.

By Lesley Kara | August 20, 2021

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