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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 Mysteries

This Golden Age Writer is the Godfather of the Police Procedural

This Golden Age Writer is the Godfather of the Police Procedural

Freeman Wills Crofts, master of the mundane.

By Harry Pearson

Interview

Bestselling Thriller Author Nick Pirog Returns With a Stunning Prequel to the Beloved Thomas Prescott Series

Bestselling Thriller Author Nick Pirog Returns With a Stunning Prequel to the Beloved Thomas Prescott Series

Plunge back into the world of this iconic homicide detective.

By Lisa Quigley

Sherlock Holmes

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Enduring Obsession With the World of Spiritualism

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Enduring Obsession With the World of Spiritualism

Was it delusion, or something deeper? 

By Harry Pearson

Mystery Books

Renaissance Man Rick Bleiweiss Returns to His Award-Winning Mystery Series

Renaissance Man Rick Bleiweiss Returns to His Award-Winning Mystery Series

Chief Inspector Pignon Scorbion is back on the case.

By Lisa Quigley

Mystery Books

A Beef Sandwich in the Pocket: Eat Like Your Favorite Detectives 

A Beef Sandwich in the Pocket: Eat Like Your Favorite Detectives 

Who's hungry?

By Harry Pearson

Classic Mysteries

Czech for Clues: The Engrossing Detective Novels of Josef Skvorecky

Czech for Clues: The Engrossing Detective Novels of Josef Skvorecky

A classic eccentric.

By Harry Pearson

Interview

Choir for Justice: A Thought-Provoking Interview with Joseph O'Connor

Choir for Justice: A Thought-Provoking Interview with Joseph O'Connor

When truth informs fiction.

By Elisa Shoenberger

Interview

Breaking the Code of Literary Thrillers with Janice Hallett

Breaking the Code of Literary Thrillers with Janice Hallett

Read between the lines of these gripping mysteries.

By Elisa Shoenberger

Interview

Martinis and Murder on a Space Cruise Ship: A Conversation with Mary Robinette Kowal

Martinis and Murder on a Space Cruise Ship: A Conversation with Mary Robinette Kowal

There's been a murder—in space.

By Elisa Shoenberger

Cozy Mystery

Why Cozy Mysteries Deserve More Respect

Why Cozy Mysteries Deserve More Respect

What's really underneath the stigma? 

By Elisa Shoenberger

Mystery Books

Is The Pale Blue Eye a True Story?

Is The Pale Blue Eye a True Story?

Your questions—answered.

By Harry Pearson

Mystery Books

Getting Down and Dirty in Egypt with the Queen of Crime

Getting Down and Dirty in Egypt with the Queen of Crime

Journey to the Ancient World...

By Harry Pearson

Political Thrillers

This Enthralling Political Thriller Will Captivate You

This Enthralling Political Thriller Will Captivate You

A new trilogy—not to be missed!

By Kimmy Kelly

Mystery Board Games

15 Perplexing Mystery Puzzles to Keep Your Sleuthing Skills Sharp

15 Perplexing Mystery Puzzles to Keep Your Sleuthing Skills Sharp

Can you piece together the mystery? 

By Elias Garfinkel & Kimmy Kelly

Classic Mysteries

This 1903 Spy Novel Became the Blueprint for Espionage Fiction

This 1903 Spy Novel Became the Blueprint for Espionage Fiction

All about the "murderous renegade" who shaped the spy genre.

By Harry Pearson

Cozy Mystery

We All Bake Mistakes: New Baking Cozy Series with Valerie Burns

We All Bake Mistakes: New Baking Cozy Series with Valerie Burns

These books cook up some mystery. 

By Elisa Shoenberger

Mystery Books

 Holmes Coming Puts a Modern Twist on the Classic Mystery

 Holmes Coming Puts a Modern Twist on the Classic Mystery

With a dash of romance.

By Kimmy Kelly

Interview

Exposing the Dark Side of the Wellness Industry: Conversation with Amina Akhtar

Exposing the Dark Side of the Wellness Industry: Conversation with Amina Akhtar

Inside something meant to heal hides a world of harm...

By Elisa Shoenberger

Mystery Board Games

How to Throw a Murder Mystery Party to Die For

How to Throw a Murder Mystery Party to Die For

There’s been a murder in Savannah. 

By Carolyn Cox

Interview

Miss Marple Fans Rejoice: 12 New Stories by Top Writers Are Here

Miss Marple Fans Rejoice: 12 New Stories by Top Writers Are Here

This delightful book pays tribute to Agatha Christie's enduring legacy.

By Elisa Shoenberger

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