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Recession Comforts and the Gothic Resurgence

Recession Comforts and the Gothic Resurgence

"we return to classic monsters every generation because some fears are inherited, cyclical."

By I. V. Ophelia | September 29, 2026

Kelly McWilliams on Racial Passing, Tulsa, and Reimagining the Spy Walter F. White

Kelly McWilliams on Racial Passing, Tulsa, and Reimagining the Spy Walter F. White

"[B]earing witness was surely the hardest, most soul-shrieking part of Walter’s work."

By Kelly McWilliams | September 29, 2026

Crime and Horror are Siblings, And Humor is Their Drunk Uncle (or That One Inappropriate Aunt)

Crime and Horror are Siblings, And Humor is Their Drunk Uncle (or That One Inappropriate Aunt)

"Crime is horrific and horrifying. It can be supremely violent, or quietly psychotic. But in most instances, it can be, well, hilarious."

By Theodore C. Van Alst, Jr. | September 28, 2026

Trent Dalton on Australian Noir, Journalism, and Writing Against a Country's Stereotypes

Trent Dalton on Australian Noir, Journalism, and Writing Against a Country's Stereotypes

Alex Dueben speaks with the author of Gravity Let Me Go

By Alex Dueben | September 26, 2026

If You Loved Watching This Show, Read This Thriller!

If You Loved Watching This Show, Read This Thriller!

Let Gigi Waldorf play matchmaker for your upcoming viewing and reading.

By Gigi Waldorf | September 26, 2026

Encyclopedia Brown and the <br>Ethics of Amateur Sleuthing

Encyclopedia Brown and the
Ethics of Amateur Sleuthing

What do fantasies of kid detectives using unorthodox methods to track down wrongdoers mean in an era of mass misinformation and institutional distrust?

By Monica Chin | September 25, 2026

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

5 Powerful Horror Novels for Animal Lovers

By Carrie Lee South | September 25, 2026

Why Tour Guides Make the Best Detectives

By Michelle Chouinard | September 25, 2026

Something Followed Us Home: "el Jíbaro de puerto rico"

By CrimeReads Excerpts | September 24, 2026

Sara Z. Carson on Cults and Writing a Novel Inspired by the Horrors of Jonestown

Sara Z. Carson on Cults and Writing a Novel Inspired by the Horrors of Jonestown

The author of Dark Messiah records the life of a teenage girl lost in the legendary massacre

By Sara Z. Carson | September 24, 2026

10 Books Where the Main Character Is, or May Be, a Psychopath

10 Books Where the Main Character Is, or May Be, a Psychopath

Hank Schwaeble breaks down a twisted and popular genre.

By Hank Schwaeble | September 24, 2026

Megan Mostyn-Brown on Grounding Fictional Horror in Real Science

Megan Mostyn-Brown on Grounding Fictional Horror in Real Science

The author of The Need researches genetics to craft a compulsive cannibal character

By Megan Mostyn-Brown | September 24, 2026

5 Modern, Literary Ghost Stories That Inspired Chris Vanjonack's Short Story Collection

5 Modern, Literary Ghost Stories That Inspired Chris Vanjonack's Short Story Collection

The author of Out of Body relishes short stories and novellas with metaphorical richness

By Chris Vanjonack | September 24, 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of the Month: September 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of the Month: September 2026

Featuring new-in-paperback releases from William Boyd, C.J. Cooke, Brian Freeman, Kristen Loesch, Peter Mann, and more

By CrimeReads | September 23, 2026

10 dark London locales to visit, including storied cemeteries, crypt cafes, and macabre museums

10 dark London locales to visit, including storied cemeteries, crypt cafes, and macabre museums

A tour of the city from A. Rushby.

By A. Rushby | September 23, 2026

Jessica Brody on Going from Writing the Book on Plot to Plotting Out Murders

Jessica Brody on Going from Writing the Book on Plot to Plotting Out Murders

The author of 'How to Write a Murder' explores narrative structure, twists, and self-help

By Jessica Brody | September 23, 2026

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