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On the (Secret) Crime Novels of E.L. Doctorow

On the (Secret) Crime Novels of E.L. Doctorow

Doctorow is known for his rich, often gritty historical fiction, but he interweaves tropes from noir and hardboiled fiction to create a rich, American subgenre all his own.

By Jesse Pasternack | April 22, 2022

Blood and Belonging: Seven Novels of Crime and Coming-of-Age

Blood and Belonging: Seven Novels of Crime and Coming-of-Age

Samantha Jayne Allen on fiction that explores a very particular moment of youth.

By Samantha Jayne Allen | April 20, 2022

5 Atmospheric Novels Where the Setting Is a Character

5 Atmospheric Novels Where the Setting Is a Character

Veronica G. Henry on fiction where atmosphere reigns supreme

By Veronica G. Henry | April 18, 2022

Walking the Line: A Marriage of Thriller & Romance

Walking the Line: A Marriage of Thriller & Romance

"[W]ould anyone like a dark thriller-romance where the main characters aren’t forced or conditioned to love, but accidentally trip and fall into it the old-fashioned way?"

By Nicole Fanning | April 15, 2022

Six Novels with an Overwhelming Sense of Unease, Slow-Burning Menace, and Coercive Control

Six Novels with an Overwhelming Sense of Unease, Slow-Burning Menace, and Coercive Control

In the great tradition of du Maurier, these books are all about power, deception, and control.

By Stacey Halls | April 14, 2022

The Enduring Appeal of the Country House Murder

The Enduring Appeal of the Country House Murder

M.E. Hilliard on the many possibilities for malice on offer at your typical country manor, and why we love them all.

By M.E. Hilliard | April 13, 2022

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By Lisa Levy | April 8, 2022

EXCERPT AND COVER REVEAL: The House in the Orchard

By CrimeReads | April 7, 2022

Shop Talk: Kellye Garrett Finds a Character, Finds a Murder, and Starts Filling up the Notebooks

By Eli Cranor | April 7, 2022

Meryl Streep as Muse: How Secrets Fuel Crime Narratives

Meryl Streep as Muse: How Secrets Fuel Crime Narratives

Amanda Eyre Ward explains why keeping secrets is a writer's greatest craft tool.

By Amanda Eyre Ward | April 6, 2022

Forget <em>Frankenstein</em>. It's Time To Read <em>The Mummy!</em>

Forget Frankenstein. It's Time To Read The Mummy!

Lisa Tuttle on The Mummy! A Tale of the Twenty-Second Century, arguably the first novel to use now-common scifi tropes.

By Lisa Tuttle | April 5, 2022

Blood Ties Can Be Bloody: Crime Novels About a Killer in the Family

Blood Ties Can Be Bloody: Crime Novels About a Killer in the Family

Tessa Wegert on a wave of thrillers about killer relatives.

By Tessa Wegert | April 4, 2022

Everyone Is The Hero Of Their Own Story

Everyone Is The Hero Of Their Own Story

Exploring the intersection of writing darkly flawed protagonists and rebelliously virtuous villains.

By Sarah Kades | March 30, 2022

Paula Hawkins Recommends Five Novels With Criminal Acts At Their Heart

Paula Hawkins Recommends Five Novels With Criminal Acts At Their Heart

Plus, an exclusive reveal of the new paperback edition cover for A Slow Fire Burning

By Paula Hawkins | March 28, 2022

Novels, Screenplays, and the Writers Who Do Both

Novels, Screenplays, and the Writers Who Do Both

Screenwriting teaches you structure and brevity, perfect for reigning in the giant canvas of your imagination.

By Annie Ward | March 24, 2022

In Defense of a Thriller Trope: “Damsels in Distress”

In Defense of a Thriller Trope: “Damsels in Distress”

Nancy Allen spent her career prosecuting felonies in the Ozarks. She urges readers not to turn away from the dangers women face.

By Nancy Allen | March 24, 2022

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