5 Most Underappreciated Crime Writers

The thrilling tales of these killer crime writers deserve a top spot on your must-read list.

By Otto Penzler | Published Oct 23, 2018

underappreciated crime writers

1. Christianna Brand

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Green for Danger

By Christianna Brand

2. K.C. Constantine

underappreciated crime writers

The Man Who Liked Slow Tomatoes

By K.C. Constantine

3. Stephen Solomita

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A Twist of the Knife

By Stephen Solomita

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4. Daniel Woodrell

underappreciated crime writers

Winter's Bone

By Daniel Woodrell

5. Brendan DuBois

underappreciated crime writers

Final Winter

By Brendan DuBois

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