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Gin Phillips on the Joy of Falling Down a Research Rabbit Hole

Gin Phillips on the Joy of Falling Down a Research Rabbit Hole

The author of Ruby Falls mulls caving, Leo Lambert, and writing historical mysteries

By Gin Phillips | March 3, 2026

The Best Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of March 2026

The Best Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of March 2026

10 new books to check out this month, as selected by the CrimeReads editors

By Molly Odintz | March 3, 2026

How to Spot a Liar: Kate White on the Techniques of Deception in Mysteries

How to Spot a Liar: Kate White on the Techniques of Deception in Mysteries

Advice from experts on telling if someone isn't who they seem to be in art and life

By Kate White | March 3, 2026

Deborah Goodrich Royce on Memory, Suspense, and Weaving Fiction from Life

Deborah Goodrich Royce on Memory, Suspense, and Weaving Fiction from Life

The author of Best Boy in conversation with John B. Valeri

By John B. Valeri | March 2, 2026

Seicho Matsumoto's Newly Reissued <em>Suspicion</em> Is A Master Class in Motive and Character

Seicho Matsumoto's Newly Reissued Suspicion Is A Master Class in Motive and Character

Alafair Burke celebrates the reissue of a classic mystery with much to teach modern writers

By Alafair Burke | March 2, 2026

Jennifer Sklias-Gahan On Gothic Literature and the Magic of Storytelling

Jennifer Sklias-Gahan On Gothic Literature and the Magic of Storytelling

"I invite you into my world of fairy tale."

By Jennifer Sklias-Gahan | February 27, 2026

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5 Great Father-Daughter Crime-Solving Duos

By Lisa Q. Mathews | February 27, 2026

4 Thrillers that Capture the Horror of Missing or Abandoned Siblings

By Isabel Booth | February 26, 2026

Taylor Adams on Writing Claustrophobia

By Taylor Adams | February 26, 2026

Lindy Ryan on Slashers, Pink Horror, and the Rise of Violent Fiction by Women

Lindy Ryan on Slashers, Pink Horror, and the Rise of Violent Fiction by Women

How women are rewriting the "Final Girl" script and reveling in fictional villainy

By Lindy Ryan | February 25, 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of February 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of February 2026

Featuring new-in-paperback releases from Alison Gaylin, Joseph Finder, Lindy Ryan, Marcie R. Rendon, and many more

By CrimeReads | February 25, 2026

Danielle Girard on the Many Faces of Motherhood in Contemporary Fiction

Danielle Girard on the Many Faces of Motherhood in Contemporary Fiction

Shredding the narrow script of who gets to be a mother in literature and life

By Danielle Girard | February 24, 2026

The Author of 'How to Get Away with Murder' Was Surprised to Find Pieces of Herself in the Story

The Author of 'How to Get Away with Murder' Was Surprised to Find Pieces of Herself in the Story

Rebecca Philipson on unexpected inspirations.

By Rebecca Philipson | February 24, 2026

Ian McGuire on the Thrills and the Utter Despair Involved in Writing Fiction

Ian McGuire on the Thrills and the Utter Despair Involved in Writing Fiction

The author of 'White River Crossing' reflects on how writers actually manage to finish a novel.

By Ian McGuire | February 24, 2026

Pitted Against Your Blood: 6 Books with Explosive Family Secrets

Pitted Against Your Blood: 6 Books with Explosive Family Secrets

Emily Listfield recommends tales of communities torn apart by Helen Schulman, Bruce Holsinger, and more

By Emily Listfield | February 23, 2026

Of Wolves and Men: The Memories Behind Victoria Houston's New Novel

Of Wolves and Men: The Memories Behind Victoria Houston's New Novel

The author of The Wolves Are Watching on moments that haunt and linger

By Victoria Houston | February 23, 2026

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