#crime fiction

United States of a Mystery: Essential Illinois Crime Fiction

Duchess of Detective Fiction Tracy Clark shares some of the best Illinois crime fiction as we continue a national tour of mystery favorites.

Crime Fiction’s New Favorite Private Eyes

Looking for a private investigator worthy of your time and imagination? Check out this list of some of the mystery genre's new and diverse PIs.

For Your Consideration…Mystery Books on One Anthony Awards Ballot

One Anthony Awards voter and Book Riot contributer shares the nominations on his ballot for the Anthony Awards for mystery books.

5 Books With Female Serial Killers

We've rounded up some chilling recent and backlist books about female serial killers. Take comfort in the knowledge that these are works of fiction.

The Future of Indie Crime Fiction Belongs to Female Authors of Color

Three female authors of color are ushering in a new chapter of mystery fiction with some new and unique takes on tried-and-true sub-genres.

Crime Fiction Empathy and E.A. Aymar’s THE UNREPENTANT

With a unique sense of humor and wonderful sense of place, E.A. Aymar brings a refreshing dose of empathy to the crime fiction genre.

Indie Press Polis Launches Diversity-Focused Crime Imprint Agora Books

In an exclusive, Book Riot got to sit down with everyone involved in Polis Books' new imprint, Agora, to talk about the diversity-focused crime indie press.

Crime Fiction Novels Make Excellent Travel Guides

On using crime fiction novels to guide your travels.

5 Japanese Crime Writers that Should Be On Your Radar

Fans of mystery and crime fiction should put these 5 Japanese crime writers on their TBR list.

The Unique Crime Fiction Perspectives of Black and Latinx women

Want more crime fiction? Here's a roundup of titles written by black and latinx women.