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Lecter’s Fangs: Why the Ending of ‘Hannibal’ is a Secret Masterpiece

Lecter’s Fangs: Why the Ending of ‘Hannibal’ is a Secret Masterpiece

Readers waited years for the follow-up to 'The Silence of the Lambs'—what exactly did they get?

By Nick Kolakowski | February 8, 2021

Five of the Best Novels About Sisters

Five of the Best Novels About Sisters

From precious closeness to bitter enmity, sibling dynamics are always complicated.

By Leslie Archer | February 5, 2021

25+ New Releases from Black Authors to Keep You Reading All Year Long

25+ New Releases from Black Authors to Keep You Reading All Year Long

From cozy mysteries to hardboiled crime to international thrillers to domestic suspense, the contributions of Black authors to crime fiction as as varied as the genre itself.

By CrimeReads | February 4, 2021

The Depths of Stephen King’s Misery

The Depths of Stephen King’s Misery

Misery doesn't play with the supernatural, but it may just be King's best, most profound, and most spiritual story.

By Michael Ledwidge | February 4, 2021

Jane Harper: The Australian Crime Author Everyone Seems to Be Reading

Jane Harper: The Australian Crime Author Everyone Seems to Be Reading

Since her breakout debut, The Dry, Harper has become an international sensation. Expect much more to come.

By Daneet Steffens | February 3, 2021

In Psychological Thrillers, The Abyss Stares Back

In Psychological Thrillers, The Abyss Stares Back

How psychological thrillers allow us a glimpse into the unexplored universes of the mind.

By Sebastian Fitzek | February 3, 2021

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The Most Enduring Imposters in Crime Fiction and Espionage

By Paul Vidich | February 2, 2021

Jonathan Kellerman Wants to Know Why Crime Fiction Has Such a Hard Time with Mental Health Professionals

By Jonathan Kellerman | February 2, 2021

January's Best International Crime Fiction

By Molly Odintz | January 29, 2021

How Do You Write an Isolation Thriller When Everyone Is Connected All of the Time?

How Do You Write an Isolation Thriller When Everyone Is Connected All of the Time?

A classic thriller trope may be on its way to retirement.

By Zoje Stage | January 29, 2021

On the Art of the Plot Twist

On the Art of the Plot Twist

"Psycho" and "Les Diaboliques" shocked audiences with their unpredictable revelations. What made them so effective?

By Milan Terlunen | January 28, 2021

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Choices: When Characters Face Existential Dilemmas

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Choices: When Characters Face Existential Dilemmas

A look at five films where morality is supplanted by need

By Thomas H. Carry | January 27, 2021

10 Novels That Explore True Crime Obsession

10 Novels That Explore True Crime Obsession

Obsessed with true crime? So are these characters!

By Eliza Jane Brazier | January 26, 2021

Part of the Family

Part of the Family

Charlotte Philby

By CrimeReads Excerpts | January 26, 2021

Killing the People You Love: Fiction and Medicine Intersect

Killing the People You Love: Fiction and Medicine Intersect

Character development and destruction in the realm of psychological thrillers

By John Burley | January 21, 2021

Secrets, Smartphones, Social Media, and Suspense

Secrets, Smartphones, Social Media, and Suspense

Or, How To Incorporate Modern Technology into Your Thriller Without Looking Dated

By Ellery Lloyd | January 21, 2021

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