It was an exciting night in New York when the winners of the 2014 Edgar Awards were announced by the Mystery Writers of America at a gala celebration last month. Acclaimed mystery writers Robert Crais and Carolyn Hart received the Grandmasters Award, and the Egdars also heralded the arrival of some exciting new voices… Continue Reading 2014 Edgar Award Winners »
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The Crime Fiction Murder Weapon
When you read a good thriller, you’re probably trying to figure out whodunit right along with the detective or private eye. But are you overlooking one of the major clues? The way a victim is killed can tell you a lot about the person doing the killing. Find out what the crime fiction murder… Continue Reading The Crime Fiction Murder Weapon »
Read MoreBest Scandinavian Crime Novels
Thanks to bestselling thrillers like Peter Hoag’s Smila’s Sense of Snow and Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, fans of the mystery genre are no stranger to Scandinavian crime fiction. While the Land of the Midnight Sun has no shortage of literary stars, these are some of the Scandi Crime authors you… Continue Reading Best Scandinavian Crime Novels »
Read MoreDoes Crime Fiction Inspire Copycat Violence?
There’s an ongoing debate about whether or not crime fiction causes copycat violence. It’s not likely something that we can prove empirically one way or another, but it definitely makes for interesting conversation. I came across a post about this subject by Suzanne Lieurance over at The Working Writer’s Club website that discusses this in… Continue Reading Does Crime Fiction Inspire Copycat Violence? »
Read MoreWhy Is Crime Fiction the Most Popular Genre?
Do you have a dark habit? A private passion for bloodshed, violence, suspense, and mystery? If you’re nodding your head, then you’re not alone. So why do we love to read about the murderers and serial killers, gangs and mafia bosses? It seems that murder and the sometimes-convoluted motives behind it fascinate us whether… Continue Reading Why Is Crime Fiction the Most Popular Genre? »
Read MoreBest Crime Fiction – Top 6 Criteria
A guest post by Kate Naylor Authors like Scott Turow, Faye Kellerman, Linda Fairstein and Lee Child have written some of the best crime fiction novels available today. They know exactly how to pick you up by the scruff of your neck and shake you ‘til your teeth rattle. They only let you down to… Continue Reading Best Crime Fiction – Top 6 Criteria »
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