Crime fiction, which includes mysteries and thrillers, is a top genre for a reason, bolstered by authors who deliver rich plots, with fully realized characters of diverse backgrounds and settings. Big ...

Though the books on this year’s list are a varied group, with wildly different approaches to plot, tone and style, they’re ...

It was a standout year for the mystery and thriller genre. From returning bestselling authors to well-reviewed debut writers, ...

For me, these 10 crime novels were the pinnacle of pleasure reading this year. Let’s start with the series sleuths. It’s always a treat to revisit the 1940s-era exploits of Lillian Pentecost, ...