Features
Camilla Läckberg
After ten books in the Fjällbacka series, this bestselling Swedish author aims to conquer the US with a new novel about a discarded first wife who decides not to leave quietly.
by Oline H. Cogdill
Emma Lathen: On the Money
Her Wall Street banker sleuth, John Putnam Thatcher, makes his business our pleasure.
by Michael Mallory
Raymond Chandler and the Brasher Doubloon
Looking at Chandler’s work— from the perspective of a coin collector.
by Lawrence Block
Jenny Milchman
It’s not a character but a community that grounds this writer’s novels.
by John B. Valeri
6 New Writers to Watch
These talented authors are on their way up. Read them now!
by Oline H. Cogdill
Jon Land
A bestselling thriller author who also writes the Murder, She Wrote novels.
by John B. Valeri
Love on the Run
Criminal couples hit the open road in these exciting films.
by Pat H. Broeske
Mary Higgins Clark Roundtable
Six writers discuss the legacy of a crime-writing legend.
by Hank Phillippi Ryan
My Book: Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detective
The (interactive) game is afoot!
by Dave Neale
Inspired by True Events
England’s Julia Wallace murder case has intrigued many writers.
by Tom Mead
My Book: When Blood Runs Cold
Putin and the uses of poison.
by Daniella Bernett
“Medieval Evil” Crossword
by Verna Suit
Departments
At the Scene
by Kate Stine
Mystery Miscellany
by Louis Phillips
Hints & Allegations
Reviews
Small Press Reviews: Covering the Independents
by Katrina Niidas Holm
Very Original: Paperback Originals Reviewed
by Hank Wagner and Robin Agnew
Sounds of Suspense: Audiobooks Reviewed
by Dick Lochte
What About Murder? Reference Books Reviewed
by Jon L. Breen
Short and Sweet: Short Stories Considered
by Ben Boulden
Mystery Scene Reviews
Miscellaneous
The Docket
Letters
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