• Genres

    The New Wave of California Crime Fiction

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

    April 13, 2020  By Sara Sligar
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    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.

    April 13, 2020  By CrimeReads 
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    Show, Don’t Tell—Unless Animal Cruelty Is Involved

    On Crafting an Animal Rights Thriller

    April 13, 2020  By Megan Allen
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    10 of the Greatest Con Artist Movies of All-Time

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

    April 10, 2020  By Dean Jobb
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    The Courtesan:
    A Fascinating Woman

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

    April 10, 2020  By M.J. Tjia
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    The 12 Darkest Endings in the History of Noir Fiction

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

    April 10, 2020  By Zach Vasquez
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    Elmore Leonard, Florida Man

    The wild crimes and strange characters that inspired a legendary author to reinvent himself and his work in true Florida style.

    April 9, 2020  By Craig Pittman
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    Suing Hollywood

    Author Tess Gerritsen took on a Hollywood studio for screenplay theft. It was just the start of a long, strange journey.

    April 9, 2020  By Tess Gerritsen
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    Brian De Palma and Susan Lehman Talk Noir, Scandals, and Pulpy Cover Art

    But they still don't tell us if snakes are necessary.

    April 9, 2020  By CrimeReads 
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    Women of Intrigue: Unconventional Female Protagonists in Long-Running Crime Fiction Series

    Complex women, evolving over the course of many books.

    April 9, 2020  By Brenda Chapman
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