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Revealing author interviews and gripping essays from the greatest voices in the mystery genre.

This Under-Recognized Agatha Christie Novel Revolutionized Crime Fiction

This Under-Recognized Agatha Christie Novel Revolutionized Crime Fiction

The book's iconic plot twist sent shock-waves through the literary ages.

Agatha Christie

By Harry Pearson

Cozy Mystery

Why Cozy Mysteries Deserve More Respect

Why Cozy Mysteries Deserve More Respect

By Elisa Shoenberger

Murder Mystery

A Night You'll Never Forget at The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show 

A Night You'll Never Forget at The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show 

By Jena Brown

Short Stories

10 Best Podcasts for Mystery Lovers On the Go 

10 Best Podcasts for Mystery Lovers On the Go 

By Tallie Williams

Mystery

The Surprising Gothic Father of Modern Detective Fiction

The Surprising Gothic Father of Modern Detective Fiction

By Harry Pearson

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Classic Detective Fiction

Gift Guide for Lovers of Classic Detective Fiction 

Gift Guide for Lovers of Classic Detective Fiction 

Follow these clues and deduce the perfect gift.

By Archita Mittra

Mystery Game

Mystery Games Gift Guide for Valentine’s Day

Mystery Games Gift Guide for Valentine’s Day

Solve the puzzle of love with a romantic treasure hunt or an escape room adventure. 

By Archita Mittra

Classic Mysteries

The Mysterious Press Publishing House Celebrates 50 Years of Intrigue

The Mysterious Press Publishing House Celebrates 50 Years of Intrigue

The best source for exciting cases, this press is finding new ways to reach readers.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell & Aviva Kaplan

Sherlock Holmes

The Man Behind Sherlock Holmes: Everything You Didn’t Know About Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Man Behind Sherlock Holmes: Everything You Didn’t Know About Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Demystify the man behind the mystery genre.

By Jena Brown

Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the Great Wyrley Outrages

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the Great Wyrley Outrages

The creator of the world’s most famous detective stepped in to uncover the truth in a miscarriage of justice.

By Harry Pearson

Agatha Christie

Dame Agatha Christie: Life, Books, and Legacy

Dame Agatha Christie: Life, Books, and Legacy

The Golden Aged “Queen of Crime”.

By Jena Brown

Crime Fiction

A New Era of Crime Fiction for a New Generation of Mystery Readers 

A New Era of Crime Fiction for a New Generation of Mystery Readers 

Exploring crime with nuance.

By Courtney Hunter-Stangler

Thriller Shows

Special Ops: Lioness Prowls Beyond Nagging Spouses

Special Ops: Lioness Prowls Beyond Nagging Spouses

Drones, marriage, and baby carriage.

By Courtney Hunter-Stangler

Noir Books

How Noir Writer Charles Willeford Paved the Way for Modern Hardboiled Crime Fiction

How Noir Writer Charles Willeford Paved the Way for Modern Hardboiled Crime Fiction

Dark, gritty, entertaining.

By Harry Pearson

Mystery Books

These Mystery-Themed Indie Bookstores Will Charm Lovers of Intrigue

These Mystery-Themed Indie Bookstores Will Charm Lovers of Intrigue

Unleash your inner sleuth at these mystery meccas.

By Murder & Mayhem Staff

Crime Fiction

When Clergymen Turn to (Writing About) Crime

When Clergymen Turn to (Writing About) Crime

These classic crime writers were also people of the cloth.

By Harry Pearson

Murder Mystery

A Night You'll Never Forget at The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show 

A Night You'll Never Forget at The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show 

An interactive experience like never before.

By Jena Brown

Mystery Game

8 Immersive Mystery Roleplaying Games That Tangle You Up in Intrigue

8 Immersive Mystery Roleplaying Games That Tangle You Up in Intrigue

Walk a mile in these gumshoes...

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Interview

Patricia Bradley is Back With Another Thrilling Romantic Mystery: Counter Attack

Patricia Bradley is Back With Another Thrilling Romantic Mystery: Counter Attack

Find out all about Patricia Bradley's upcoming romantic suspense novel and more!

By Murder & Mayhem Staff

Mystery

6 of the Best Interactive Video Games for Mystery Lovers

6 of the Best Interactive Video Games for Mystery Lovers

For your sleuthing pleasure.

By Michael J. Seidlinger

Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the Mystery of the Mary Celeste

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the Mystery of the Mary Celeste

The haunting story of an abandoned ghost shop ship and its permanent impression on the esteemed author. 

By Harry Pearson

Classic Detective Fiction

The Most Ruthless Hired Guns in Classic Crime Fiction

The Most Ruthless Hired Guns in Classic Crime Fiction

The top of the hit parade.

By Harry Pearson

Short Stories

10 Best Podcasts for Mystery Lovers On the Go 

10 Best Podcasts for Mystery Lovers On the Go 

 Breathtaking mysteries aren't limited to books.

By Tallie Williams

Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Surprising Role in One of History's Most Famous Supernatural Hoaxes

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.

By Harry Pearson

Irish Mysteries

Carlene O'Connor's Mystery Books Are Love Letters to Ireland

Carlene O'Connor's Mystery Books Are Love Letters to Ireland

Bringing the intrigue of Ireland to life on the page.

By Elisa Shoenberger

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