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His popular mystery books transported readers to the timeless western frontier.

Her character Blanche White, an African American maid-turned-sleuth, was a favorite among mystery readers.

The creator of beloved detectives Hamish Macbeth and Agatha Raisin has passed away at the age of 83.

Sayers' gentleman sleuth sampled fine wines and caught criminals in his spare time.

"Nicholas, like me, is an outsider."

The celebrated Canadian writer behind the Benny Cooperman mystery series has passed away at the age of 88.

Multiple ghostwriters penned cases about the iconic sleuth, but one author stands out from the crowd.

Edith Pargeter (a.k.a. Ellis Peters) once said, "It is probably true that I am not very good at villains. The good interest me so much more."

Do you have what it takes to solve the case?

Some secrets are best left buried.

This silent film star delivered the ultimate Sherlock Holmes performance. Sadly, all footage of his work was lost–until now.

Three cases are ripped from the headlines and two are torn from the pages of little-known thrillers. Which ones are real? You be the judge.

Was Burro Joe a brilliant scientist or a man on the run after murdering his wife? J. Michael Orenduff recalls his encounter with the mysterious recluse.

T. J. English, author of Whitey's Payback, reveals details about the mobster's victims, crimes, and corrupt relationship with the FBI.

As a small child living in Montana, author Peter Bowen witnessed a murder-suicide he still can't explain.

While living in Cold War-era Vienna as a student, writer J. Sydney Jones sensed a presence he couldn't explain.

From Marlowe's Gimlet to Sherlock's black tea toddy, these mystery-inspired cocktails are sure to put you in the sleuthing mood.

Author and Prohibition-era expert Michael Mayo finds the ghosts of mob bosses past in modern-day New York City.

These indie mystery bookstores across the country invite you to snoop through their shelves and unleash your inner sleuth.

Peter Blauner never guessed his volunteer gig with probation officers would land him a job writing for one of TV's longest running police dramas.