The Best Psychological Thrillers of April 2025

The Best Psychological Thrillers of April 2025

Murderous influencers, disastrous honeymoons, terrible siblings, and plenty of cutting critiques

By Molly Odintz | April 25, 2025

The Curious Case of <em>The Comeback Trail</em>

The Curious Case of The Comeback Trail

The comedy caper has been made twice, but did anyone notice?

By Vince Keenan | April 25, 2025

Paying Homage to A Florida Cinematic Legend: Tony Rome, On The Beach, Wearing a Three-Piece Suit

Paying Homage to A Florida Cinematic Legend: Tony Rome, On The Beach, Wearing a Three-Piece Suit

Patrick Sauer considers a historic luxury hotel, an iconic Florida detective, and Frank Sinatra's most underrated acting role

By Patrick J. Sauer | April 25, 2025

After 25 Years of Crime Reissues, Stark House Press Is Still Going Hard(boiled)

After 25 Years of Crime Reissues, Stark House Press Is Still Going Hard(boiled)

Catching up with the publishers behind Stark House's quarter-century of dedication to the genre and its history

By Scott Montgomery | April 25, 2025

Art Trafficking in the 21st Century and the Fight Against Cultural Plunder

Art Trafficking in the 21st Century and the Fight Against Cultural Plunder

C.L. Miller on the changing nature of art smuggling and antiquity theft in a conflict-ridden, internet-dominated era

By C. L. Miller | April 24, 2025

The Inheritance We Don’t Choose: Pointe Shoes, Family Secrets, and a Very Lethal Hairbrush

The Inheritance We Don’t Choose: Pointe Shoes, Family Secrets, and a Very Lethal Hairbrush

Nina Laurin on mothers and daughters.

By Nina Laurin | April 24, 2025

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Francesco Paola on Finding Inspiration in the Works of Dorothy B. Hughes

By Francesco Paola | April 24, 2025

Dennis Tafoya on 'Dope Thief' and the Long Journey from Book to Screen

By Scott Adlerberg | April 23, 2025

In Defense of the
Edgelord: On Extreme
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By Alex Gonzalez | April 23, 2025

Incarcerated Women in Fiction

Incarcerated Women in Fiction

Samantha Crewson on the lack of representation in novels, and what it means for our society.

By Samantha Crewson | April 23, 2025

Why We Turn to Detective Fiction in Times of Upheaval

Why We Turn to Detective Fiction in Times of Upheaval

Louise Hegarty on the comforts of 'fair play'.

By Louise Hegarty | April 22, 2025

7 Novels Set In <br>Supernatural Hotels

7 Novels Set In
Supernatural Hotels

You can check in, but you will never (want to) leave...

By Molly Odintz | April 22, 2025

Wine and Crime: The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of

Wine and Crime: The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of

J.T. Falco on the hustlers, fraudsters, and murderers of the wine world.

By J.T. Falco | April 22, 2025

The Crime Fiction of Dundee, Scotland: Jute, Jam, and Journalism

The Crime Fiction of Dundee, Scotland: Jute, Jam, and Journalism

A reading tour through the mysteries of Dundee.

By Paul French | April 21, 2025

The Rise of Scotland Yard in Victorian England

The Rise of Scotland Yard in Victorian England

April J. Skelly on the birth of a Victorian institution.

By April J. Skelly | April 21, 2025

Structuring Truth Like Fiction: Building Suspense in Nonfiction Narratives

Structuring Truth Like Fiction: Building Suspense in Nonfiction Narratives

'Writing creative non-fiction requires skilled storytelling techniques as well. It’s not enough to give "just the facts, ma’am."'

By Art Bell | April 18, 2025

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