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Cannibal, the Listicle

Cannibal, the Listicle

13 recent and upcoming works in which human flesh is consumed

By Molly Odintz | February 17, 2026

The Pull of Gritty, Authentic Crime Fiction in the Era of AI Slop

The Pull of Gritty, Authentic Crime Fiction in the Era of AI Slop

Will Dean on the integrity of mystery stories in a world of deepfakes and algorithmic gratification

By Will Dean | February 17, 2026

Superwoman, or Sociopath?: The Rise of the Modern Female Antihero

Superwoman, or Sociopath?: The Rise of the Modern Female Antihero

M.K. Oliver on the trend of fictional women who murder enemies and social conventions alike

By M.K. Oliver | February 17, 2026

Johnny Compton on Four Great Supernatural Noirs

Johnny Compton on Four Great Supernatural Noirs

"When in doubt, put a ghost in it."

By Johnny Compton | February 13, 2026

9 Thriller-y, Crime-y Speculative Novels

9 Thriller-y, Crime-y Speculative Novels

Michelle Maryk looks at "tales that dance within the realm of reality, only to dip into the murk of what could be possible"

By Michelle Maryk | February 11, 2026

Jennifer van der Kleut On Finding Inspiration in Reddit's

Jennifer van der Kleut On Finding Inspiration in Reddit's "Am I The A$$hole" Forum

"[N]othing is scarier than real life."

By Jennifer van der Kleut | February 11, 2026

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Antihero

By CrimeReads Excerpts | February 10, 2026

How Thomas Harris 'Found' His Iconic Serial Killer, Hannibal Lecter

By Brian Raftery | February 10, 2026

Trapped and Terrified: 6 Novels That Use Isolation to Create Horror

By Saratoga Schaefer | February 10, 2026

Yosha Gunasekera on Ethics, Erasure, and the Human Cost of True Crime

Yosha Gunasekera on Ethics, Erasure, and the Human Cost of True Crime

How a popular genre distorts the legal system's harsh realities

By Yosha Gunasekera | February 10, 2026

A Gothic Novel of Old Shanghai: When the House Isn’t Enough.

A Gothic Novel of Old Shanghai: When the House Isn’t Enough.

Lessons learned by a historical novelist writing a Gothic novel for the first time.

By Janie Chang | February 10, 2026

The Rise of Female Rage and the Evolution of Masculinity in Modern Fiction

The Rise of Female Rage and the Evolution of Masculinity in Modern Fiction

Katherine Greene on the shifting faces of gender in literature and life

By Katherine Greene | February 9, 2026

5 Great Claustrophobic Crime Novels

5 Great Claustrophobic Crime Novels

Matthew F. Jones on writing from inside a protagonist's mind.

By Matthew F. Jones | February 6, 2026

Wendy Walker on Catharsis, Skating, and Writing an Autobiographical Thriller

Wendy Walker on Catharsis, Skating, and Writing an Autobiographical Thriller

John B. Valeri in conversation with the author of Blade

By John B. Valeri | February 6, 2026

February's Best New Mysteries, Crime Novels, and Thrillers

February's Best New Mysteries, Crime Novels, and Thrillers

Golden Age tributes, jaded reporters, shocking twists, culinary crooks, legal shenanigans, and hard-boiled noir

By Molly Odintz | February 5, 2026

Jennifer Brody On Wellness, Cults, and Crime Fiction

Jennifer Brody On Wellness, Cults, and Crime Fiction

"These thrillers aren't just escapist reads; they're cautionary tales about the perils of seeking salvation in the wrong places."

By Jennifer Brody | February 5, 2026

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