Crime Fiction’s Fascination with Fame

Crime Fiction’s Fascination with Fame

"The desire for fame, it turns out, is a strong motivator, as strong as the desire for money, drugs, power, or love."

By Lori Roy | June 6, 2024

8 Books Haunted by a Central Absence

8 Books Haunted by a Central Absence

In these stories, characters grapple with the aftermath of loss

By Joanna Pearson | June 5, 2024

When Romance Is a Mystery: Books Where Finding Love Is Like Solving a Whodunit

When Romance Is a Mystery: Books Where Finding Love Is Like Solving a Whodunit

L.M. Chilton on love and crime

By L. M. Chilton | May 30, 2024

Why Books Set at Resorts Are So Fun to Read (and Write!)

Why Books Set at Resorts Are So Fun to Read (and Write!)

Kaira Rouda on taking inspiration from a Montenegro marina full of luxury yachts and lavish entertainment

By Kaira Rouda | May 30, 2024

Lily Samson on the Great Rise of Suburban Noir

Lily Samson on the Great Rise of Suburban Noir

Dark secrets abound in the world of picket fences and drawn shades.

By Lily Samson | May 29, 2024

The Five Best Amateur Sleuths of All-Time

The Five Best Amateur Sleuths of All-Time

Sam Garonzik on a slippery category that fills readers with joy – and gives them plenty of material for debate.

By Sam Garonzik | May 29, 2024

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Reading Photographs as Texts for Narrative Inspiration

By Nathan Gower | May 28, 2024

When the Past Finally Catches Up With You...in a Thriller

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Nature and Human Nature in Frankenstein

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The Most Anticipated Crime Books of Summer 2024

The Most Anticipated Crime Books of Summer 2024

It's hot outside. Time to pick up some summer reading!

By Molly Odintz | May 23, 2024

Why Harlan Coben Decided Now Was the Time to Bring Back a Beloved Character

Why Harlan Coben Decided Now Was the Time to Bring Back a Beloved Character

The bestselling author discusses his newest book, featuring sports agent turned lawyer, Myron Bolitar.

By John B. Valeri | May 23, 2024

Beyond the Aesthetics of Dark Academia

Beyond the Aesthetics of Dark Academia

Fiona McPhillips on the themes that give Dark Academia its literary heft.

By Fiona McPhillips | May 22, 2024

Dead Characters with Something to Say

Dead Characters with Something to Say

Deceased characters from eight great crime novels, films or TV shows who insert themselves into the story from the Other Side. 

By Michael Bennett | May 21, 2024

Six Mysteries Set in Luxurious Destinations

Six Mysteries Set in Luxurious Destinations

Jaclyn Goldis on destination thrillers and murder mysteries on holiday.

By Jaclyn Goldis | May 21, 2024

Writers and Musicians: When Artforms Intersect

Writers and Musicians: When Artforms Intersect

Musician and author Baron Birtcher on using sound to craft a fictional world

By Baron Birtcher | May 21, 2024

Love to Hate Her: Novels About Destructive Women

Love to Hate Her: Novels About Destructive Women

Is the act of writing messy female characters a transgressive response to women's coerced compliance?

By Alana B. Lytle | May 17, 2024

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