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How a haunting crime inspired an author of classic detective fiction.

A prolific author and his charmingly vivid detective.

The importance of one author's friendship.

These historical gadgets could be smuggled right under the enemy's nose.

She was known for her Sigrid Harald and Deborah Knott mystery series.

Uncover the history of bloodhounds being used to solve crimes.

The new podcast dives into a captivating whodunit, set against the decadence of the Academy Awards.

E.W. Hornung, author and creator of Raffles the Amateur Cracksman, died 100 years ago this year.

A how-to on finding inspiration and refining your work.

Crime doesn’t stand a chance in the Big Easy.

Think you're up to the challenge, detective?

Springer didn't consider herself a mystery author—until she began receiving Edgar Awards for her work.

Can you make it out in time? 

Can you piece together the mystery? 

Mystery solved.

The author of the Joe DeMarco thriller series discusses Washington politics, creating villains, and how working for the Navy impacted his writing.

The gift-giving mystery is now elementary.

"You're working to save someone’s life. It’s intense, and it’s not always all good."

The author of What You Don't See discusses crime fiction set in Chicago, recommends a few of her favorite mystery authors, and shares what makes her PI protagonist Cass Raines tick.

The celebrated Blood Angel author shares the ways in which his real-life experiences as a cop inform his writing about humanity.