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The New Wave of California Crime Fiction

The New Wave of California Crime Fiction

A new generation of California crime novel looks at the intersection of race, class, gender, and community.

By Sara Sligar | April 13, 2020

Donna Leon on Italian Culture, Environmentalism, and Her Long-Running Series

Donna Leon on Italian Culture, Environmentalism, and Her Long-Running Series

The crime maestro celebrates the generosity of Italians, in both ordinary and extraordinary times.

By CrimeReads | April 13, 2020

Show, Don’t Tell—Unless Animal Cruelty Is Involved

Show, Don’t Tell—Unless Animal Cruelty Is Involved

On Crafting an Animal Rights Thriller

By Megan Allen | April 13, 2020

10 of the Greatest Con Artist Movies of All-Time

10 of the Greatest Con Artist Movies of All-Time

Elaborate scams, bizarre slang, and hustlers of all stripes.

By Dean Jobb | April 10, 2020

The Courtesan: <br>A Fascinating Woman

The Courtesan:
A Fascinating Woman

The women who shattered taboos and crossed social barriers in 19th century Europe.

By M.J. Tjia | April 10, 2020

The 12 Darkest Endings in the History of Noir Fiction

The 12 Darkest Endings in the History of Noir Fiction

Noir is known for bleakness and despair. These 12 books outdo them all.

By Zach Vasquez | April 10, 2020

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

Elmore Leonard, Florida Man

By Craig Pittman | April 9, 2020

Suing Hollywood

By Tess Gerritsen | April 9, 2020

Brian De Palma and Susan Lehman Talk Noir, Scandals, and Pulpy Cover Art

By CrimeReads | April 9, 2020

Women of Intrigue: Unconventional Female Protagonists in Long-Running Crime Fiction Series

Women of Intrigue: Unconventional Female Protagonists in Long-Running Crime Fiction Series

Complex women, evolving over the course of many books.

By Brenda Chapman | April 9, 2020

The Third Sister

The Third Sister

Sara Blaedel

By CrimeReads Excerpts | April 9, 2020

5 Psychological Thrillers You Should Read This April

5 Psychological Thrillers You Should Read This April

Is your house starting to feel a little gothic after all this quarantining?

By Lisa Levy | April 8, 2020

5 Great Crime Novels Bringing Multicultural Heroes and Representation to Mystery

5 Great Crime Novels Bringing Multicultural Heroes and Representation to Mystery

Searching for diversity in crime fiction.

By Elle Marr | April 8, 2020

Columbus, Ohio: From Cowtown to Crimetown

Columbus, Ohio: From Cowtown to Crimetown

Why the U.S.'s 14th largest city is the next center for crime writing.

By Andrew Welsh-Huggins | April 8, 2020

Sin Eater

Sin Eater

Megan Campisi

By CrimeReads Excerpts | April 8, 2020

Don Winslow's Return to California Noir

Don Winslow's Return to California Noir

The author discusses socially-engaged crime fiction, surf stories, breakfast burritos, and returning to life on the coast.

By Dwyer Murphy | April 7, 2020

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