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Tangier: Spies, Smugglers, and Writers in the International City

Tangier: Spies, Smugglers, and Writers in the International City

Crime and the City visits Morocco's northern port, where there's a long legacy of art and intrigue.

By Paul French | June 7, 2021

The Literature of the Con: Great Books About Grifters and Swindlers

The Literature of the Con: Great Books About Grifters and Swindlers

Rahul Raina celebrates the classics of hustler noir.

By Rahul Raina | June 3, 2021

What Makes The Dark Side of Self-Help So Fascinating?

What Makes The Dark Side of Self-Help So Fascinating?

"I’m fairly certain that, if I was a sociopath and driven enough, I could build a little cult of my own."

By C. L. Taylor | June 3, 2021

An Ode to Characters Who Just Keep Fighting

An Ode to Characters Who Just Keep Fighting

A new wave of psychological thrillers features women who never, ever give up.

By R.H. Herron | June 2, 2021

The New Wave of Destination Thrillers

The New Wave of Destination Thrillers

Swanky spas and private islands are the new manor houses when it comes to locked room mysteries.

By Harriet Walker | June 1, 2021

Five Great Horror Novels That Explore the Darkest Corners of Our Minds

Five Great Horror Novels That Explore the Darkest Corners of Our Minds

"There’s nothing as terrifying as what is happening in our heads."

By Lisa Unger | May 31, 2021

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These Characters Know What They Want and Will Do Anything To Get It

By May Cobb | May 31, 2021

Fiction is Full of Blameless Victims, But What About Those Who Deserve Both Empathy and Reprimand?

By Nancy Tucker | May 27, 2021

The Unlikeable Female Characters' Guide to Summer Thrillers

By Unlikeable Female Characters | May 26, 2021

On Accountability, Artistry, and The Hard Work of Becoming Better People

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).

By David Yoon | May 26, 2021

From Victorian Mediums to Anti-Spiritualism Activists: The Legendary Fox Sisters

From Victorian Mediums to Anti-Spiritualism Activists: The Legendary Fox Sisters

"Spiritualism is a fraud from beginning to end!"

By Emily Midorikawa | May 26, 2021

The Best New Paperback Releases Coming Out This Month

The Best New Paperback Releases Coming Out This Month

Featuring new-in-paperback releases from Ruth Ware, Carl Hiaasen, Jennifer Hillier, and many more.

By CrimeReads | May 26, 2021

How One Author Found Her Love of Thrillers, Lost It, Then Found It Again

How One Author Found Her Love of Thrillers, Lost It, Then Found It Again

When her best friend was killed, Hannah Mary McKinnon put thrillers away. But discovering these new authors brought her back.

By Hannah Mary McKinnon | May 26, 2021

Arctic Storm Rising

Arctic Storm Rising

Dale Brown

By CrimeReads Excerpts | May 26, 2021

The Best Nonfiction Books About Crime, Corruption, and Fraud in Silicon Valley

The Best Nonfiction Books About Crime, Corruption, and Fraud in Silicon Valley

Kathy Wang looks at the literature of tech billionaires (and aspirants) behaving badly.

By Kathy Wang | May 25, 2021

John Steinbeck wrote a werewolf murder mystery, but you can't read it.

John Steinbeck wrote a werewolf murder mystery, but you can't read it.

Yes, you read that right. No, this is not a prank.

By Vanessa Willoughby | May 24, 2021

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