Features
Revealing author interview and gripping essays from the greatest voices in the mystery genre.
Who Is Carolyn Keene? Meet Mildred Wirt Benson, the Original Author Behind Nancy Drew
Multiple ghostwriters penned cases about the iconic sleuth, but one author stands out from the crowd.
The Criminal Twin of Sherlock Holmes
After the great detective's supposed death, Arthur Conan Doyle's brother-in-law created a Victorian antihero in Gentleman Thief A.J. Raffles.
Hands Up! 10 Heists that Netted Millions (and Billions)
These schemes promised millions–so long as the perpetrators could get away with it.
In His Own Words: How Robert Goldsborough Became Nero Wolfe
After complaining of boredom as a teen, Robert Goldsborough's mother gave him a Nero Wolfe story to read, not realizing she had just helped continue a legacy.
The Detection Club: 10 Rules for Writing a Mystery
"The detective must not himself commit the crime."
The Agatha Christie of Japan: An Interview with Shizuko Natsuki
An Interview with Japanese Shizuko Natsuki, who defied Japanese tradition to become an award-winning mystery writer.
No Beast So Fierce: The Book That Got a Man Released from Prison
Edward Bunker’s life of crime and incarceration strongly influenced both his writing and acting careers.
Means of Evil: Inside the Mind of Ruth Rendell
The celebrated scribe behind the Chief Inspector Wexford mysteries sits down for a revealing interview.
The Richest Crime & Mystery Authors
How much do your favorite writers make to keep you at the edge of your seat?
