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Naomi Kaye on the Legacy of the Jonestown Massacre in Literature

Naomi Kaye on the Legacy of the Jonestown Massacre in Literature

Analyzing the myriad ways that The People's Temple tragedy has appeared in fiction

By Naomi Kaye | September 18, 2026

Kisses and Killers: Kim Harrington's Favorite Rom Com Mysteries

Kisses and Killers: Kim Harrington's Favorite Rom Com Mysteries

The author of A Killer for Christmas recommends stories that blend Hallmark with homicide

By Kim Harrington | September 18, 2026

Lethal Luxury: 6 Novels Set in Decadent Locales

Lethal Luxury: 6 Novels Set in Decadent Locales

Alex Hay recommends Alex Michaelides, Nita Prose, Alessandra Ranelli, and more

By Alex Hay | September 17, 2026

The Best Psychological Thrillers of the Month: September 2026

The Best Psychological Thrillers of the Month: September 2026

Featuring titles from Abbi Geni, Alma Katsu, Jonathan Santlofer, Hallie Shepherd, and Gigi Waldorf

By Molly Odintz | September 17, 2026

Abby Geni on Mental Hit Lists, Viking Culture, and the Complexity of Empathy

Abby Geni on Mental Hit Lists, Viking Culture, and the Complexity of Empathy

The author of Children of the Wolf explores Norse ethics in her new novel

By Abby Geni | September 17, 2026

Emily Zinnikas on Befriending Our Monsters

Emily Zinnikas on Befriending Our Monsters

"If a monster becomes a friend, is it still a monster? Must a monster to one person be a monster to all?"

By Emily Zinnikas | September 16, 2026

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Zoje Stage on Writing Genre Fiction in An Era of Extreme Political Division

By Zoje Stage | September 16, 2026

Happily Never After: 5 Horror Novels Influenced by Dark Fairytales

By Saratoga Schaefer | September 15, 2026

How to Hide a Body and (Maybe) Get Away with Murder in Fiction

By Jennifer Holdich | September 15, 2026

Allison Brennan on the Thrill of Giving Back to the Crime Writing Community

Allison Brennan on the Thrill of Giving Back to the Crime Writing Community

Remembering her journey from solitary unknown to learning from and teaching other authors

By Allison Brennan | September 15, 2026

Crime and the City: The Azores

Crime and the City: The Azores

Crime Reads' world-wandering series stops by Portugal's storied volcanic islands for cozies, thrillers, and more.

By Paul French | September 14, 2026

Outsiders in the Bush: Garry Disher on Australian Outback Noir

Outsiders in the Bush: Garry Disher on Australian Outback Noir

The author of Sanctuary maps the past and present of a unique subgenre

By Garry Disher | September 14, 2026

The Most Anticipated Mysteries, Thrillers, and Crime Novels of Fall 2026

The Most Anticipated Mysteries, Thrillers, and Crime Novels of Fall 2026

(Plus a heady dose of horror)

By Molly Odintz | September 11, 2026

The Best Pointy- and Floppy-Eared Canine Characters, According to Margaret Mizushima

The Best Pointy- and Floppy-Eared Canine Characters, According to Margaret Mizushima

The author of Fighting Edge recommends 13 series featuring detective dogs

By Margaret Mizushima | September 11, 2026

8 Great Tales That Feature Supernatural and Otherworldly Houses

8 Great Tales That Feature Supernatural and Otherworldly Houses

Ashley Woo recommends home horror by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Marcus Kliewer, Riley Sager, and more

By Ashley Woo | September 10, 2026

J.T. Ellison on Deception, Duality and Domestic Suspense

J.T. Ellison on Deception, Duality and Domestic Suspense

A wide-ranging conversation with the bestselling author.

By John B. Valeri | September 9, 2026

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