Crime Fiction Blog: Reading Guides, Book Lists & Writing Craft
Reading guides, curated book lists, and writing-craft insight from Phillip Strang — author of 144 crime and thriller novels across 19 series. Explore recommendations by setting, detective, and sub-genre, and go behind the scenes on how crime fiction is built.
Best-Selling International Mystery & Crime Novels in 2025
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International mystery and crime novels continue to captivate readers in 2025, offering global perspectives on suspense, intrigue,...
Best-Selling Amateur Sleuth Mystery Novels in 2025
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Amateur sleuth mysteries continue to captivate readers in 2025, offering the perfect combination of engaging puzzles, relatable protagonists,...
Best-Selling Hard-Boiled Mystery Novels in 2025
Mystery and thriller novels continue to captivate readers with their suspenseful plots, complex characters, and unexpected twists. The best-selling...
Best-Selling collections & Anthologies Mystery Novels in 2025
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Mystery anthologies continue to captivate readers in 2025, offering collections of thrilling stories from both established...
Best-Selling Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Novels in 2025
Mystery and thriller novels continue to captivate readers with their suspenseful plots, complex characters, and unexpected twists. The...
Best-Selling Traditional Detective Mystery Novels in 2025
Traditional detective mysteries continue to captivate readers with their intricate puzzles, memorable sleuths, and satisfying conclusions....
Best-Selling Mystery Series Novels in 2025
Mystery series continue to captivate readers with their evolving characters, complex storylines, and the satisfying familiarity of returning to beloved...
Best-Selling Police Procedural Mystery Novels in 2025
Police procedural novels continue to dominate the mystery genre with their compelling combination of authentic investigative techniques, complex...