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Chris Whitaker: The Stories of My Life

Chris Whitaker: The Stories of My Life

The bestselling author reflects on the books that defined his writing journey.

By Chris Whitaker | July 15, 2024

Turin: The Dark and Foggy Crimes of the Po Valley

Turin: The Dark and Foggy Crimes of the Po Valley

Crime and the City visits the capital of Piedmont and surveys the city's many crime books.

By Paul French | July 15, 2024

A Long-Forgotten Mystery By a Much-Celebrated Vaudeville Performer

A Long-Forgotten Mystery By a Much-Celebrated Vaudeville Performer

Billie Houston earned renown in the 1920s and 30s as a male impersonator and part of a sister act. She also wrote a crime novel.

By Martin Edwards | July 15, 2024

Maisie Dobbs and the Incarnation of Character

Maisie Dobbs and the Incarnation of Character

Jacqueline Winspear on the humble origins of her iconic sleuth

By Jacqueline Winspear | July 12, 2024

Thrillers with a Side of Romance

Thrillers with a Side of Romance

Vi Keeland on finding the right blend of suspense and sexiness.

By Vi Keeland | July 12, 2024

July's Best New Psychological Thrillers

July's Best New Psychological Thrillers

Robot wives, put-upon pop stars, and crumbling country houses

By Molly Odintz | July 11, 2024

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

Die Laughing: Humor in Serial Killer Novels

By Preston L. Allen | July 11, 2024

In the Lion’s Mouth: The Spymasters of the Venetian Republic

By Alyssa Palombo | July 11, 2024

Choose Your Own Adventure: Whodunnit

By Olivia Rutigliano | July 10, 2024

6 Creepy Novels About Stalking and Obsession

6 Creepy Novels About Stalking and Obsession

Featuring "twisted plots and even more twisted antagonists."

By S.B. Caves | July 10, 2024

How to Turn Surprising Historical Facts Into Compelling Historical Fiction

How to Turn Surprising Historical Facts Into Compelling Historical Fiction

Kate Quinn on gathering material for great historical mysteries.

By Kate Quinn | July 10, 2024

The Weird Fiction <br>That Influenced an <br>Even Weirder Writer

The Weird Fiction
That Influenced an
Even Weirder Writer

Author and performance artist Evan J. Peterson on the speculative noir that informed his new novel

By Evan J. Peterson | July 10, 2024

Writing Destination Thrillers on Location

Writing Destination Thrillers on Location

Caro Carver on throwing yourself (literally) in the path of story

By Caro Carver | July 10, 2024

Chris Offutt on Nature, Appalachia, and the

Chris Offutt on Nature, Appalachia, and the "Code of the Hills"

"In the hills, nature is a constant force—beautiful and relentless. At times brutal. The sounds of bird and wind in the leaves is a constant backdrop to the life I experienced as a child and as an adult."

By Chris McGinley | July 9, 2024

Fact vs. Fiction: Real Crime Stories Make Good Novels

Fact vs. Fiction: Real Crime Stories Make Good Novels

Laura Essay reflects on a real-life crisis and how fiction can deepen our empathy.

By Laura Essay | July 9, 2024

Psychological Thrillers That Ask, Who the F*** Did I Marry?

Psychological Thrillers That Ask, Who the F*** Did I Marry?

Stories of Spouses Who Reveal Secret Selves after Saying “I Do”

By Andrew DeYoung | July 9, 2024

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