Features
William Kent Krueger
This Tender Land, the hotly anticipated follow-up to 2013’s highly praised Ordinary Grace, is at its heart a meditation on family and home—both those we are born into and those we choose.
by Teri Duerr
When the Nights Were Deadly: ABC’s The Wide World of Mystery
Thrilling, chilling, thought-provoking, or sometimes just whacked-out, these 90-minute, late-night mysteries were fun while they lasted.
by Michael Mallory
Elly Griffiths
This author’s first series stars Norfolk forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway and the second features the “Magic Men,” a former WWII special ops troop.
by John B. Valeri
The 2019 Gift Guide for Mystery Lovers
A sleigh full of holiday loot for your favorite fans.
by Kevin Burton Smith
Alias Robert Galbraith
J.K. Rowling proves her magic extends to the PI genre in the enjoyable Cormoran Strike novels.
by Nancy Bilyeau
My Book: One Night Gone
The eeriness of an empty beach.
by Tara Laskowski
My Book: The Gourmet Gangster
Recipes and reminiscences of being a gangster’s daughter.
by Marcia Rosen
My Book: Toward the Light
Hitting the road in search of inspiration—and new sensations.
by Bonnar Spring
V.M. Burns
Wish fulfillment fuels this writers three cozy series.
by John B. Valeri
Lesbian Mysteries
A survey of current lesbian ’tecs.
by Catherine Maiorisi
The Hook
First lines that caught our attention.
“Homicide Department” Crossword
by Verna Suit
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At the Scene
by Kate Stine
Mystery Miscellany
by Louis Phillips
Hints & Allegations
Reviews
Small Press Reviews: Covering the Independents
by Betty Webb
Very Original: Paperback Originals Reviewed
by Hank Wagner and Robin Agnew
Sounds of Suspense: Audiobooks Reviewed
by Dick Lochte
What About Murder? Reference Books Reviewed
by Jon L. Breen
Short and Sweet: Short Stories Considered
by Ben Boulden
Mystery Scene Reviews
Miscellaneous
The Docket
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