Pitted Against Your Blood: 6 Books with Explosive Family Secrets

Pitted Against Your Blood: 6 Books with Explosive Family Secrets

Emily Listfield recommends tales of communities torn apart by Helen Schulman, Bruce Holsinger, and more

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Of Wolves and Men: The Memories Behind Victoria Houston's New Novel

Of Wolves and Men: The Memories Behind Victoria Houston's New Novel

The author of The Wolves Are Watching on moments that haunt and linger

By Victoria Houston | February 23, 2026

Luigi Mangione Is a Symptom of the Sickness at Healthcare's Heart

Luigi Mangione Is a Symptom of the Sickness at Healthcare's Heart

Shantanu Rai on how America's medical system harms patients and clinicians alike

By Shantanu Rai | February 23, 2026

Crafting Ordinary Heroes: <br>A Writing Toolbox

Crafting Ordinary Heroes:
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"These ordinary heroes take whatever resources and skills they have, step up, and solve the crime."

By Jennifer K. Breedlove | February 20, 2026

Searching for a Unified Theory of Chandler versus Macdonald

Searching for a Unified Theory of Chandler versus Macdonald

The Necklace and the Tapestry

By Frank Ladd | February 20, 2026

Brian Raftery on Hannibal Lecter, Thomas Harris, and America's Serial Killer Fixation

Brian Raftery on Hannibal Lecter, Thomas Harris, and America's Serial Killer Fixation

The author of Hannibal Lecter: A Life in conversation with Hassan Tarek

By Hassan Tarek | February 20, 2026

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Cannibal, the Listicle

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The Pull of Gritty, Authentic Crime Fiction in the Era of AI Slop

The Pull of Gritty, Authentic Crime Fiction in the Era of AI Slop

Will Dean on the integrity of mystery stories in a world of deepfakes and algorithmic gratification

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Fergus Craig on Cozies, Humor, and Placing Serial Killers in Unexpected Settings

Fergus Craig on Cozies, Humor, and Placing Serial Killers in Unexpected Settings

The comfort of reading "fairytales for adults" in a terrifying world

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Superwoman, or Sociopath?: The Rise of the Modern Female Antihero

Superwoman, or Sociopath?: The Rise of the Modern Female Antihero

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Why You Should Watch: Santosh (2024)

Why You Should Watch: Santosh (2024)

Radha Vatsal breaks down a police procedural set in small-town India.

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The trailer for <em>Spider Noir</em> is Here!

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My First Thriller: John Grisham

My First Thriller: John Grisham

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