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The Best Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of January 2026

The Best Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of January 2026

10 new books to check out this month, as selected by the CrimeReads editors

By Molly Odintz | January 22, 2026

Making a Killing on Wall Street: Why the Corporate World Is Perfect for Thrillers

Making a Killing on Wall Street: Why the Corporate World Is Perfect for Thrillers

Kristine Delano on setting crime fiction in a realm of natural villainy, pressure, and power imbalance

By Kristine Delano | January 22, 2026

6 Thrillers That Reveal the Dark Sides of Fame

6 Thrillers That Reveal the Dark Sides of Fame

Jessie Garcia recommends tales of fatal celebrity from Ruth Ware, Anna Quindlen, and more

By Jessie Garcia | January 21, 2026

Ellie Levenson on the Beautiful Realism of Ambiguous Endings in Narratives

Ellie Levenson on the Beautiful Realism of Ambiguous Endings in Narratives

The author of "Room 706" shares the experimental stories and films that inspired her fiction debut

By Ellie Levenson | January 21, 2026

Crime on the High Seas: 8 Historical Mysteries with Pirates and Smugglers

Crime on the High Seas: 8 Historical Mysteries with Pirates and Smugglers

Linda Wilgus recommends Daphne Du Maurier, Susanna Kearsley, Tricia Levenseller, and more

By Linda Wilgus | January 21, 2026

The Books, Media, and Podcasts That Helped Rachel Taff Write a Suspense Novel

The Books, Media, and Podcasts That Helped Rachel Taff Write a Suspense Novel

A collection of stories about power, manipulation, and identity

By Rachel Taff | January 21, 2026

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MWA Announces the 2026 Edgar Award Nominations

By CrimeReads | January 20, 2026

24 New and Upcoming Historical Novels To Look Forward To In 2026

By Molly Odintz | January 20, 2026

Michael Koryta and Malcolm Kempt on Gothic Fiction and the Arctic

By CrimeReads | January 20, 2026

The Neo-Gothic Manor that Inspired Angela Tomaski's Debut Novel

The Neo-Gothic Manor that Inspired Angela Tomaski's Debut Novel

The author of "The Infamous Gilberts" reconstructs the British mansion ofTyntesfield

By Angela Tomaski | January 20, 2026

The Books, Shows, and Songs that Helped Alyssa Sheinmel Write Her First Thriller

The Books, Shows, and Songs that Helped Alyssa Sheinmel Write Her First Thriller

Sharing the lessons she learned from Lisa Jewell, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Julie Plec, and others

By Alyssa Sheinmel | January 20, 2026

The Friend of the Family

The Friend of the Family

Dean Koontz

By CrimeReads Excerpts | January 20, 2026

Novelist Van Jensen Talks with His Mother, Acclaimed Painter Jean Jensen, About Art, Literature, and Family

Novelist Van Jensen Talks with His Mother, Acclaimed Painter Jean Jensen, About Art, Literature, and Family

Van and Jean discuss their collaboration on a special edition print to celebrate the release of Van's new novel of first contact and small-town Nebraska, Godfall

By Van Jensen | January 16, 2026

The Historical Implications and Fictional Possibilities of the Hindenberg Disaster

The Historical Implications and Fictional Possibilities of the Hindenberg Disaster

On true crime and conspiracy in L.A. Chandlar's
latest novel, The Hindenberg Spy

By L. A. Chandlar | January 16, 2026

Why to Watch This January: 'The Secret Agent'

Why to Watch This January: 'The Secret Agent'

Passionate recommendations from around the world of crime movies and TV.

By Radha Vatsal | January 15, 2026

A Brief, Disturbing History of Universal Monsters

A Brief, Disturbing History of Universal Monsters

Universal Monsters are a century old, but still undead and vital to the pop culture.

By Keith Roysdon | January 15, 2026

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