• Genres

    On DNA and Crime Fiction

    Modern genetic testing can reunite families, uncover secrets, diagnose diseases, catch real-life criminals—and, of course, provide endless plot ideas for fiction.

    May 31, 2021  By David Housewright
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    Which International Thriller Should You Binge Over Memorial Day Weekend?

    Money laundering, love triangles, and mysterious French towns...

    May 28, 2021  By Dwyer Murphy
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    We’re Drawn To Mysteries in Fiction Because Life Itself Is a Mystery

    On learning about life through fictional mysteries.

    May 28, 2021  By Jess Dylan
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    Gothic Tea: A Dark History of Tea in Fiction and Real Life

    "The true tale of this botanical beverage is a dark and twisted chronicle..."

    May 28, 2021  By Debra Bokur
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    Auntie Poldi and the Lost Madonna

    Mario Giordano, translated by John Brownjohn

    "Chapter 4 tells of aperitifs, team play and whining, lotus leaves and utter fools, consistency and appreciation, Latin lovers and mommy’s boys."

    May 27, 2021  By CrimeReads Excerpts
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    On Sensationalism, Mormon Fiction, and The Murderous Mormons of Popular Culture

    In mainstream culture, depictions of Mormon villains abound. In fiction written by and for other Mormons, the Mormons are never the bad guys. Mette Ivie Harrison searches for the in-between.

    May 27, 2021  By Mette Ivie Harrison
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    Fiction is Full of Blameless Victims, But What About Those Who Deserve Both Empathy and Reprimand?

    "It is so common for the hurt to hurt others, and yet we spend very few reading experiences within the minds of ‘villains’."

    May 27, 2021  By Nancy Tucker
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    Have A Sweet And Cozy Summer With These Delectable Mysteries

    "Whipping up goodies seems to help some cozy sleuths solve crimes."

    May 27, 2021  By Ginger Bolton
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    The Unlikeable Female Characters' Guide to Summer Thrillers

    This Week on Unlikeable Female Characters Podcast

    May 26, 2021  By Unlikeable Female Characters 
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    On Accountability, Artistry, and The Hard Work of Becoming Better People

    There is no one-size-fits-all response to the morality of art and its creators. But we need to evaluate not just the art but the artist (and vice versa).

    May 26, 2021  By David Yoon
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