British crime fiction has an extended-repute legacy of charming readers with its smart plots, atmospheric settings, and unforgettable characters. Among the various sub-genres, one stands out for its realism and…
In this blog, we’ll find out the appeal of Soho crime novels, their key tendencies, splendid authors, Whether you’re a seasoned crime fiction enthusiast or new to the style, this…
Readers have always been drawn to true crime because it provides a glimpse into the most sinister aspects of human nature.In this genre, Paul A. Mones' "When A Child Kills…
“People call me the Shrike.” Better call for police backup first, because the Shrike is the latest in a long line of supervillains created and lovingly nurtured by Michael Connelly.…
The Danish crime writer Jussi Adler-Olsen doesn’t fool around. If he wants to creep you out, he knows exactly how to do it. Take this passage from his latest Department…
Shady politicians, greedy public servants and rapacious property developers are no match for V. I. Warshawski, a proper hero for these times. In DEAD LAND (Morrow/HarperCollins, 405 pp., $28.99), Sara…
The voices of the dead tell the unhappy story of PLEASE SEE US (Gallery, 341 pp., $26.99), Caitlin Mullen’s spellbinding debut novel about a series of murders in Atlantic City.…
Editor’s note: We’re thrilled that our longtime columnist, Marilyn Stasio — who’s been recovering from a traffic accident — is finally back in our pages with her crisp, sharp, tartly…
Coming-of-age novels aren’t my particular passion — unless there’s a murder in the story. There’s a doozy of a murder in Kate Weinberg’s hypnotic debut mystery, THE TRUANTS (Putnam, 311…
Just asking: If I can’t get chosen for jury duty in a no-drama lawsuit, how come a serial killer manages to be seated in a double murder case? According to…
Here’s a gentle warning: Don’t think about the circular saw. Seriously, don’t think about it. Because it gets quite a workout in THE CHESTNUT MAN (Harper/HarperCollins, $28.99), Soren Sveistrup’s cunningly…
A little boy nicks his grandfather’s skiff and ventures out alone on Caddo Lake, a “wetland maze” of “bayous, tributaries and inlets like a tangle of snakes,” possibly haunted by…
