Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Surprising Role in One of History's Most Famous Supernatural Hoaxes
The Sherlock Holmes creator's unexpected connection to the Fairy Folk.
This Golden Age Writer is the Godfather of the Police Procedural
Freeman Wills Crofts, master of the mundane.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Enduring Obsession With the World of Spiritualism
Was it delusion, or something deeper?
Czech for Clues: The Engrossing Detective Novels of Josef Skvorecky
A classic eccentric.
The Toughest Novel You’ve Ever Read: The Strange Story of James Hadley Chase
George Orwell had some choice words for this 1939 crime novel.
A Most Influential Spy: Espionage Novels Inspired by Real-Life Operative Kim Philby
When art imitates life.
Classic British Mystery Books Everyone Should Read
Essential reading for mystery bibliophiles.
Is The Pale Blue Eye a True Story?
Your questions—answered.
Getting Down and Dirty in Egypt with the Queen of Crime
Journey to the Ancient World...
This 1903 Spy Novel Became the Blueprint for Espionage Fiction
All about the "murderous renegade" who shaped the spy genre.
There's Death in Store for the Shoppers in These Classic Mystery Novels
Shop till you drop...
Women in Law Enforcement: Mystery Books that Feature the Girls in Blue
Meet the women who paved the way.
All That Glitters: The Golden Age of Detective Fiction
Travel back to an enchanting era of mystery books.
Silver Haired Sleuths: The Best Senior Detectives in Classic Crime
Age is just a number for these intrepid investigators.
Criminal Codes: Ciphers in Classic Mystery Tales
Can you solve the riddles?
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This Prolific Writing Duo Shaped the Evolution of the American Detective Novel
And their books defined a new era of fictional detection.
The Fascinating Life of Mary Roberts Rinehart: The 'American Agatha Christie'
Learn about Rineheart's literary legacy—and books filled with women as tenacious as she was.
These BBC Mystery Series Solidify the Allure of British Television
Enter these worlds of intrigue and charm.
Partners in Crime: These Mystery Authors Teamed Up for Double (or More) the Intrigue
Indulge in the spectacular synergy of creative collaboration.
