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    5 Weird and Wanton Crime Novels Set in Australia's Suburbs

    5 Weird and Wanton Crime Novels Set in Australia's Suburbs

    Trent Dalton recommends mysteries that reveal a country's dark underbelly

    By Trent Dalton | September 22, 2026

    Courtney Psak on the Narrative Potential of Sibling Rivalry in Thrillers

    Courtney Psak on the Narrative Potential of Sibling Rivalry in Thrillers

    The author of The Aunt creates story stakes through familial tension

    By Courtney Psak | September 22, 2026

    The Sordid History of New York City's Nightclub Crime Scene

    The Sordid History of New York City's Nightclub Crime Scene

    Jason Allison dissects 5 headline-grabbing moments that inspired his new novel

    By Jason Allison | September 21, 2026

    Alma Katsu on Thrillers, Deepfakes, and Keeping Up with New Technology

    Alma Katsu on Thrillers, Deepfakes, and Keeping Up with New Technology

    The futurist author of Incarnate explores the unintended consequences of AI

    By Alma Katsu | September 21, 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

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

    By Abby Geni | September 17, 2026

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

    By Zoje Stage | September 16, 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

    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)

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    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

    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

    Carly Hillman on Going from Producing Colbert's Late Show to Writing a Crime Novel

    Carly Hillman on Going from Producing Colbert's Late Show to Writing a Crime Novel

    The author of The Refuge shares a moment of unexpected inspiration

    By Carly Hillman | September 9, 2026

    7 Crime Novels That Feature Outsiders Who Challenge the Status Quo

    7 Crime Novels That Feature Outsiders Who Challenge the Status Quo

    Tanya Grant recommends Caroline Kepnes, Darby Kane, Joelle Wellington, and more

    By Tanya Grant | September 8, 2026

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