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Review: In can't-put-down 'Lazarus Man,' the soul of a city is revealed by its weary denizens

Richard Price intricately weaves crime narratives with deep character exploration, masterfully employing sensory details to enhance emotional connections in 'Lazarus Man'.

We Solve Murders by Richard Osman review his new crime-fighting team is another winner

Richard Osman's new series maintains a lighthearted tone and humor, similar to the Thursday Murder Club adventures, despite a shift in focus.

Dexter: Original Sin Recap: Meet the Parents

The new Dexter series effectively integrates multiple timelines through flashbacks, enhancing character and plot development.

Review: In can't-put-down 'Lazarus Man,' the soul of a city is revealed by its weary denizens

Richard Price intricately weaves crime narratives with deep character exploration, masterfully employing sensory details to enhance emotional connections in 'Lazarus Man'.

We Solve Murders by Richard Osman review his new crime-fighting team is another winner

Richard Osman's new series maintains a lighthearted tone and humor, similar to the Thursday Murder Club adventures, despite a shift in focus.

Dexter: Original Sin Recap: Meet the Parents

The new Dexter series effectively integrates multiple timelines through flashbacks, enhancing character and plot development.
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Enough with Manhattan: Crime Fiction Set in The Other Four Boroughs

The article explores the rich tapestry of crime literature set in New York's boroughs, emphasizing the unique contributions of various authors.
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The ultimate summer reading list: 15 crime thrillers and mysteries to keep you guessing

The Sean Duffy series by Adrian McKinty is highly recommended for fans of crime fiction.
The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis is a pulpy sex-crime thriller that is both insane and enthralling.

Cold Case Unit Pursues a Rapist, Foils a Terrorist Plot and Tackles a 1947 Murder

Renée Ballard's personal crisis intertwines with urgent cases in 'The Waiting', showcasing her dedication and the intricate storytelling of Michael Connelly.

The best recent crime and thrillers review roundup

The Outsider explores the complexities of loyalty within a dangerous criminal family, while White City reflects the enduring consequences of political manipulation and crime.

The ultimate summer reading list: 15 crime thrillers and mysteries to keep you guessing

The Sean Duffy series by Adrian McKinty is highly recommended for fans of crime fiction.
The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis is a pulpy sex-crime thriller that is both insane and enthralling.

Cold Case Unit Pursues a Rapist, Foils a Terrorist Plot and Tackles a 1947 Murder

Renée Ballard's personal crisis intertwines with urgent cases in 'The Waiting', showcasing her dedication and the intricate storytelling of Michael Connelly.

The best recent crime and thrillers review roundup

The Outsider explores the complexities of loyalty within a dangerous criminal family, while White City reflects the enduring consequences of political manipulation and crime.
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Even a heroic detective like 'Cross' can't save this Prime Video adaptation

The new series Cross presents a Black detective who leverages race-based assumptions to capture criminals, showcasing both intelligence and strength.

Gary Indiana Doesn't Travel in Any Circles (Published 2023)

Gary Indiana is experiencing a resurgence in popularity with new editions of his works and a forthcoming novel.
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Santa Cruz author Vinnie Hansen celebrates rerelease of 2022 novel, inclusion in Grateful Dead-inspired anthology

Vinnie Hansen transitions from a life shaped by trauma to a successful career as a published author, finding healing and inspiration through writing.

Santa Cruz author Vinnie Hansen celebrates rerelease of 2022 novel, inclusion in Grateful Dead-inspired anthology

Vinnie Hansen's writing journey evolved from personal trauma to creating engaging crime fiction, notably with her novel 'One Gun Tuesday'.

Santa Cruz author Vinnie Hansen celebrates rerelease of 2022 novel, inclusion in Grateful Dead-inspired anthology

Vinnie Hansen transitions from a life shaped by trauma to a successful career as a published author, finding healing and inspiration through writing.

Santa Cruz author Vinnie Hansen celebrates rerelease of 2022 novel, inclusion in Grateful Dead-inspired anthology

Vinnie Hansen's writing journey evolved from personal trauma to creating engaging crime fiction, notably with her novel 'One Gun Tuesday'.
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Crime and thrillers of the month review

Darren Mathews confronts systemic neglect and personal struggles while investigating the disappearance of a Black girl, highlighting societal indifference.

A light-hearted murder mystery weekend turns deadly in Kate Atkinson's cozy thriller

Kate Atkinson's 'Death at the Sign of the Rook' cleverly combines humor with a nod to Golden-Age mysteries, engaging readers in a dual-layered whodunit.

In 'Miss Merkel,' Germany's former chancellor is a crime-solving amateur detective

Angela Merkel's fictional portrayal as a detective in 'Miss Merkel' reflects her public image and showcases a creative narrative of her retirement.

Marketing Innovation In Book Publishing: Lessons From Steve Hamilton

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly changed book publishing and marketing, affecting authors' ability to promote their work.

A night with the Murdle squad and hundreds of crime writers

The convention of crime writers at the Grand hotel in Bristol serves as the perfect setting for a murder mystery, showcasing the endless new twists on old themes in the genre.
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The Russian Detective by Carol Adlam review exquisitely illustrated celebration of early crime fiction

The Russian Detective graphic novel is based on obscure sources of crime fiction contemporary to Dostoevsky.
The book offers a rich and beautiful portrayal with a complicated plot and intertextual references to Russian literature.

The Russian Detective by Carol Adlam review exquisitely illustrated celebration of early crime fiction

The Russian Detective graphic novel draws inspiration from obscure sources of long-forgotten crime fiction writers contemporary to Dostoevsky.
The book features a journalist-detective heroine named Charlie Fox, offering a visually rich and intertextual narrative.

The Russian Detective by Carol Adlam review exquisitely illustrated celebration of early crime fiction

The Russian Detective graphic novel is based on obscure sources of crime fiction contemporary to Dostoevsky.
The book offers a rich and beautiful portrayal with a complicated plot and intertextual references to Russian literature.

The Russian Detective by Carol Adlam review exquisitely illustrated celebration of early crime fiction

The Russian Detective graphic novel draws inspiration from obscure sources of long-forgotten crime fiction writers contemporary to Dostoevsky.
The book features a journalist-detective heroine named Charlie Fox, offering a visually rich and intertextual narrative.
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A Mystery Novel Needs a Detective

Tana French's novel, The Witch Elm, deviates from traditional crime fiction by focusing on the victim's perspective rather than the detectives' actions.
French's departure from the Dublin Murder Squad series allowed her to explore moral ambiguity and narrative in a more modern and complex way.
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A Craving for Crime | Geoffrey O'Brien

Edmund Wilson wrote two controversial articles criticizing crime fiction's literary merit during World War II.
Wilson's essays provoked many reactions but failed to satisfactorily answer why people read detective stories.

A Craving for Crime | Geoffrey O'Brien

Edmund Wilson's articles attempted to discredit crime fiction as having no literary merit.
Agatha Christie's work has endured and is recognized for its literary qualities.

A Craving for Crime | Geoffrey O'Brien

Edmund Wilson wrote two controversial articles criticizing crime fiction's literary merit during World War II.
Wilson's essays provoked many reactions but failed to satisfactorily answer why people read detective stories.

A Craving for Crime | Geoffrey O'Brien

Edmund Wilson's articles attempted to discredit crime fiction as having no literary merit.
Agatha Christie's work has endured and is recognized for its literary qualities.
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