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No noir film, crime film, or work of crime fiction is truly complete without the inclusion of a femme fatale.

In this edition of Novel Investigations, we investigate one of the most popular subgenres of mystery suspense: locked-room mysteries.

Author of the upcoming psychological suspense novel Her Three Lives, Cate Holahan, discusses how she uses technology to enhance suspense

What does the term "cozy mystery" really mean? And where did the genre come from?

A brief history of the banning of James M Cain's popular hardboiled crime fiction novel The Postman Always Rings Twice

Police procedurals are such a huge part of the mystery genre, but what exactly are they? We've lined up a definition of police procedurals and why they're so popular.

James M. Caine investigates dark crimes and violence, usually in Los Angeles or the American west, and is often considered a loner, much like the American cowboy.

A story that will shock true crime fans everywhere: Meet the Woman Who Killed Over 600 Men. Giulia Tofana.

Novel Suspects Insider's Club FAQ

What exactly is noir fiction? Because noir is more about a feeling than defining traits, and because the scope of noir fiction is ever expanding, a good definition of the genre can be hard to nail down.

One of the most notorious unsolved crimes in the United States will forever haunt true crime lovers. Her name was Elizabeth Short but she was known as The Black Dahlia.

The Whodunit mystery is a genre that has appealed to readers for centuries. But what is a Whodunit mystery? Where did the genre come from and how did it become so popular?