100 Best Crime Fiction Blogs and Websites

1. Criminal Element - Original crime stories, exclusive excerpts, blog posts, giveaways

New York, US
Criminal Element is a community website featuring daily content for fans of the crime and mystery genres in all of their forms. The site features orig...inal short stories and excerpts from upcoming crime and mystery novels along with daily blog articles.more
criminalelement.com
9.9K 12.8K 6 posts / week DA 56 Get Email Contact

2. Crime Fiction Lover - The site for die hard crime & thriller fans

UK
Book reviews, features, author interviews, news and more! Whether you love psychological thrillers, pulp, cosy mysteries or Nordic noir, Crime Fiction... Lover has something for you...more
crimefictionlover.com
12.1K 26.1K 6 posts / week DA 49 Get Email Contact

3. Crime Reads

CrimeReads is a culture website for people who believe suspense is the essence of storytelling, questions are as important as answers, and nothing bea...ts the thrill of a good book. It's a single, trusted source where readers can find the best writing from the worlds of crime, mystery, and thrillers.more
crimereads.com
35.7K 30.6K 737 4 posts / day DA 58 Get Email Contact

4. Crime Writer Sue Coletta - Inside the mind of a crime writer

US
Member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime. I love all things crime, and have always been fascinated by how the criminal mind works. In... my books, I offer an honest look behind the crime scene tape. Sometimes it can be frightening; sometimes it can be fascinating. Are you ready to take the ride?more
suecoletta.com/mur..
718 13.2K 2 posts / quarter DA 36 Get Email Contact

5. Crime by the Book

New York City, New York, US
Crime by the Book CBTB is a book review blog dedicated to investigation of the crime fiction genre. Crime book reviews and recommendations, covering t...he newest psychological thrillers, mysteries, Nordic Noir, and more.more
crimebythebook.com
3.7K 5.3K 102.1K 1 post / month DA 37 Get Email Contact

6. True Crime Diva

True Crime Diva is a personal blog that discusses true crime cases. I focus mostly on missing people and unsolved murders and prefer to write about ol...der cases. more
truecrimediva.com
88 2.5K 673 2 posts / week DA 33 Get Email Contact

7. The Venetian Vase

UK
The Venetian Vase started as a supporting site for two books: 100 American Crime Writers and 100 British Crime Writers. The blog is edited and maintai...ned primarily by Steven and Chris Routledge. Read Book reviews, Interviews, and funny little strolls down the Crime Fiction lane.more
venetianvase.co.uk
230 1 post / week DA 30 Get Email Contact

8. Crimespree Magazine

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Founded in 2004, Crimespree is an award-winning print magazine that covers all aspects of crime fiction, including books, movies, DVDs, comics and mo...re. It features interviews with authors, articles about crime fiction and also articles by authors. more
crimespreemag.com
6.5K 9.2K 1 post / week DA 41 Get Email Contact

9. Sleuth Sayers

A criminally compelling web site by professional crime writers and crime fighters.
sleuthsayers.org
519 11 6 posts / week DA 39 Get Email Contact

10. Do You Write Under Your Own Name?

UK
Martin Edwards' Crime Writing Blog . I've published eighteen crime novels, most recently Gallows Court. I received the Poirot Award for my con...tribution to the crime genre, and have won the CWA Short Story Dagger and CWA Margery Allingham Prize.more
doyouwriteunderyou..
872 10.1K 2 posts / week DA 35 Get Email Contact

11. Crime Book Junkie

UK
In Crime Book Junkie, Noelle shares her thoughts and reviews on Crime fiction, psychological thrillers, action thrillers, horror, murder mysteries, an...d further Book-writing adventures. Author Noelle Holten is an award-winning blogger at www.crimebookjunkie.co.uk.more
crimebookjunkie.co.uk
3.7K 15.7K 1 post / month May 2015 DA 33 Get Email Contact

12. Kittling Books

Phoenix, Arizona, US
Hi! I'm Cathy, and I'm addicted to books (especially crime fiction), laughter, and traveling off the beaten path. In Kittling: Books, I chart ...my reading, sharing reviews of what I've read, and hoping to encourage others to read the books I've loved. You won't just read favorable reviews here. If I don't like something I've read, I'll say so, and I'll explain why I didn't like it in as kind a manner as I know-how.more
kittlingbooks.com
452 1.7K 3 posts / week DA 26 Get Email Contact

13. SHOTS

UK
SHOTS is a web magazine and blog exploring the annals of the Crime Fiction scene in the UK. Discover reviews of crime and thriller books, interviews, ...and news about various authors and their books in the latest blog updates.more
wwwshotsmagcouk.bl..
5.8K 7 posts / week DA 37 Get Email Contact

14. The Rap Sheet

The Rap Sheet has earned its reputation as an essential resource for readers seeking information about what's new and interesting in the world of crim...e fiction. It covers crime, mystery, and thriller fiction both recent and vintage, appearing in all media--print as well as broadcast. Edited and written mostly by J. Kingston Pierce, the site has been nominated twice for Anthony Awards.more
therapsheet.blogsp..
678 1.2K 12 posts / week DA 45 Get Email Contact

15. In Reference to Murder Blog

US
A crime fiction blog with news, tips, interviews, book and author profiles, and over 3,000 links chosen with both mystery readers and mystery writers ...in mind.more
inreferencetomurde..
3K 3 posts / week DA 38 Get Email Contact

16. BOLO BOOKS

Maryland, US
This blog will focus on books in the mystery and thriller genre. Crime fiction is my passion and I want to share that with you.
bolobooks.com
3K 2 posts / week Oct 2012 DA 28 Get Email Contact

17. AustCrimeFiction | Australia & New Zealand Crime Fiction Reviews since 2006

Victoria, Australia
Well it's basically a database of Authors and Books from Australasia (Australia, New Zealand, and nearby areas) AND a blog AND a running commentar...y (on the rare occasions when I feel brave enough to post an article). It's also the place where I post book reviews. A big percentage of the books I read will be from local authors (books that are covered under Books & Writers here).more
austcrimefiction.org
2.2K 106 2 posts / week Jun 2007 DA 34 Get Email Contact

18. Raven Crime Reads

UK
Have a good wander across Raven Crime Reads for reviews and crime news. The blog author with nom de plume is Raven spends all their free time reading ...and reviewing books across a range of genres preferably crime for many major publishers and online sites.more
ravencrimereads.wo..
13.5K 1 post / week DA 32 Get Email Contact

19. CRA Blog

UK
For all lovers of crime fiction and non-fiction. Books, events, and news from authors of the Crime Writers' Association. The Crime Readers' As...sociation offers a unique perspective on the largest community of crime writers in the world: the Crime Writers' Association.more
thecra.co.uk/blog
8K 20.5K 1 post / week Feb 2013 DA 29 Get Email Contact

20. Chapter In My Life

Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Hi and welcome to Chapter In My Life - my blog about all things books! My name is Sharon. I am a Scottish Blogger with a particular interest and love... of Scottish Crime Fiction. I read daily and on average devour 2/3 books per week (more if time permits). In particular I love Crime/thrillers/police procedurals and especially Scottish Crime Fictionmore
chapterinmylife.wo..
1.3K 7.1K 2 posts / month Feb 2015 DA 27 Get Email Contact

21. Hooked From Page One

Essex, Ontario, Canada
I'm Jacob and I have been an avid reader for as long as I can remember. Recently I have discovered a true passion for crime fiction and psychological ...thrillers. On my blog you'll mainly find reviews for crime and psychological thriller novels. I take part in blog tours and I sometime feature author interviews, guest posts and giveaways.more
hookedfrompageoneb..
1.2K 6.8K 1 post / week Dec DA 21 Get Email Contact

22. Crime Time - There's always time for Crime.....

UK
Reviews, Features and News about the best crime fiction in the UK and around the world
crimetime.co.uk/ca..
6.4K 3 posts / month DA 46 Get Email Contact

23. Euro Crime

UK
Euro Crime reviews the latest books and its other features include a comprehensive bibliography section, a summary of upcoming titles, author websites..., details of events, links to newspaper reviews, crime fiction award results and an occasional competition.more
eurocrime.blogspot..
1.5K 2.8K 7 posts / quarter DA 38 Get Email Contact

24. George Kelley

George Kelley is an expert on crime fiction, and in fact, donated his extensive pulp and paperback fiction collection to the University of Buffalo at ...the State University of New York.more
georgekelley.org
4 posts / week DA 30 Get Email Contact

25. Do Some Damage

Do Some Damage is a group of crime writers, each with a different voice and something to say. From grizzled vets to grizzly rooks, they pull back the ...curtain on the way the industry works. more
dosomedamage.com
436 9 posts / month Dec DA 41 Get Email Contact

26. Cross Examining Crime

England, UK
On this blog, Crossing Examining Crime, I plan to mainly review crime fiction. I also enjoy reading translated crime fiction. I will primarily be revi...ewing books, but occasionally I will comment on films, TV series and theatre productions. I also write articles for CADs (Crime and Detective Stories) magazine and Mystery Scene Magazine.more
crossexaminingcrim..
1.5K 2 posts / day DA 30 Get Email Contact

27. A Crime Readers Blog

UK
This blog started as a challenge to read as many books as I could by authors who were appearing at the Harrogate Crime Writers Festival. Once that was... over I realised that I enjoyed writing this blog nearly as much as the actual reading, so have kept it going.more
acrimereadersblog.com
9.8K 186 1 post / week DA 21 Get Email Contact

28. Murder is Everywhere

Ten renowned crime writers blog from different corners of the world.
murderiseverywhere..
1 post / day Jan 2009 DA 40 Get Email Contact

29. Type M for Murder

Rick Blechta, John Corrigan, Barbara Fradkin, Hannah Dennison, Frankie Bailey, Aline Templeton, Charlotte Hinger, Thomas Rendell Curran, Mario Acevedo... and Donis Casey — always ready to Type M for MURDER. more
typem4murder.blogs..
103 1 post / week DA 38 Get Email Contact

30. Promoting Crime Fiction

UK
From an early age I have been a lover of crime fiction. Discovering like minded people at my first crime conference at St Hilda's Oxford in 1997, ...I was delighted when asked to join a new group for the promotion of female crime writers. In 1998 I took over the running of the group, which I did for the next thirteen years.more
promotingcrime.blo..
541 1 post / day DA 25 Get Email Contact

31. Murder in Common

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
All about crime fiction books and authors. Mainly, I feature books by debut and mid-list writers. While not quite reviews, I consider these books to b...e recommended reading and try to give the flavour of each story.more
murderincommon.com
318 2.5K 603 1 post / week Jun 2017 DA 16 Get Email Contact

32. Criminal Minds

Each week the crime fiction authors of Criminal Minds respond to a question about writing, reading, murder and mayhem.
7criminalminds.blo..
5 posts / week DA 33 Get Email Contact

33. The Invisible Event

London, England, UK
The Invisible Event is my attempt at compiling all that i have to say about Crime Fiction books and authors. Hi, I'm Jim Noy and I love to read cl...assic crime fiction. I'll usually try most things from the Agatha Christie era and will commit to definitely reading something if it features an impossible crime.more
theinvisibleevent.com
633 2 posts / week DA 18 Get Email Contact

34. JOFFE BOOKS | Leading UK publisher of crime fiction, mysteries, thrillers

London, England, UK
Joffe Books an independent UK publisher of high-quality fiction. News from Joffe Books about publishing, books, ebooks, kindle. Crime thrillers, myste...ry and thriller publisher. Best sellers. Publishers similar to Bookouture.more
joffebooks.com/blog-1
33.9K 4.8K 6.2K 3 posts / month Nov 2013 DA 27 Get Email Contact

35. Cath Staincliffe Blog

Manchester, England, UK
Cath is also a scriptwriter, creator of ITV's hit police drama, Blue Murder, starring Caroline Quentin, which has sold worldwide in places as dive...rse as Fiji, Iceland and Yemen. Cath is writing a series of stand-alone novels where ordinary families find themselves caught up in extraordinary events. Cath is a founder member of Murder Squad, a virtual collective of northern crime writers.more
cathstaincliffe.co..
4.8K 3 posts / quarter DA 28 Get Email Contact

36. Crime Worm

Scotland, UK
Crime Worm is author and blogger Linda Boa's outlet for news and book reviews. She particularly likes to support Scottish crime writers, small imp...rints, and new authors, although she enjoys high-profile books too. She also writes about Irish crime fiction and feels there are many great Irish writers working at the moment.more
crimeworm.wordpres..
4 2.6K 1 post / month DA 16 Get Email Contact

37. Crime Fiction Writer

Hewitt, Texas, US
Michael Bracken, an award-winning writer of fiction, non-fiction, and advertising copy, has received multiple awards for copywriting, two Derringer Aw...ards for short fiction, and the Edward D. Hoch Memorial Golden Derringer Award for lifetime achievement in short mystery fiction. The author of several books and more than 1,200 short stories, he has edited five crime fiction anthologies and provides editorial services to book and periodical publishers.more
crimefictionwriter..
1.8K 3 posts / quarter DA 14 Get Email Contact

38. Nobody Move!

Albany, New York, US
John DuMond writes true crime and crime fiction. His stories have appeared in the webzines Jake Magazine, Flashing in the Gutters, DZ Allen's Muzz...le Flash, Powder Burn Flash, Defenestration, and the ebook anthology Discount Noir.more
armedrobbery.wordp..
1K 1 post / week Dec 2004 DA 26 Get Email Contact

39. A Crime is Afoot

Madrid, Spain
Welcome to The Game's Afoot, now A Crime is Afoot. My name is Jose Ignacio. In my spare time, I developed a taste for classic and contemporary cri...me fiction. The purpose of this blog is just to keep track of the books I read.more
jiescribano.wordpr..
914 1 post / month DA 28 Get Email Contact

40. Hawley Reviews

'm Alex Hawley, avid reader and fan of crime. I enjoy reading and reviewing books, in particular audio books, as I am dyslexic. My intention with this... reviewing blog is to discuss the different world of the audio book and the different approach this may give to the written word.more
hawleyreviews.word..
1.3K 1 post / day Jul 2016 DA 15 Get Email Contact

41. Crime Watch - Investigating crime fiction from a Kiwi perspective

New Zealand
News and Musings on international crime and thriller fiction, with a New Zealand flavour
kiwicrime.blogspot..
1 post / quarter DA 35 Get Email Contact

42. Chrissie Poulson Blog

UK
Writer of the Cassandra James crime novels and short stories, art historian. Before Christine Poulson turned to crime, she was a respectable academic ...with a PhD in History of Art and had written widely on nineteenth-century art and literature. more
christinepoulson.c..
1.5K 4 posts / year Oct 2006 DA 22 Get Email Contact

43. Ron Franscell | An American Storyteller

San Antonio, Texas, US
Ron Franscell's books have earned high praise from bestselling authors. His book reviews and essays have been widely published in many of America's bi...ggest and best newspapers, such as the Washington Post, Chicago Sun-Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Denver Post, San Jose Mercury-News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and others. more
ronfranscell.com/c..
1.7K 1K 15 posts / year DA 29 Get Email Contact

44. Beneath the Stains of Time

Welcome to the niche corner, dedicated to the great detective stories of yore and their neo-classical descendants.
moonlight-detectiv..
2 posts / week DA 28 Get Email Contact

45. The Crime Segments

Florida, US
The crime segments is part of my overall online book journal -- it's neither a literary nor expert take on crime fiction/mysteries, but rather a w...ay to keep a record of my reading as I explore different authors, different subgenres and currently works from obscure writers. more
crimesegments.com
1 post / quarter DA 12 Get Email Contact

46. Indie Crime Scene

A blog for all things mystery, crime fiction, noir, suspense and thrillers.
indiecrimescene.bl..
1 post / day May 2017 DA 16 Get Email Contact

47. Little Big Crimes

Bellingham, Washington, US
Blog on The best mystery story and books I read this week
lbcrimes.blogspot.com
1 post / week DA 19 Get Email Contact

48. International Noir Fiction

International Noir Fiction includes reviews and ideas on crime novels (mostly from outside the U.S.)
internationalnoir...
1 post / quarter Dec DA 32 Get Email Contact

49. Crime Space

CrimeSpace is a place for readers and writers of crime fiction to meet. Find new authors to delve into and discuss the latest in crime fiction.
crimespace.ning.co..
4 posts / week Dec DA 39 Get Email Contact

50. Vintage Crime - Crime and spy fiction from Poe up to 1950

Australia
Vintage Crime community is for discussion of crime novels and detective fiction from the beginning (with Edgar Allan Poe) up to the 1960s.
vintage-crime.live..
1 post / week DA 12 Get Email Contact

51. The Crime Fiction Writer's Forensics Blog

California, US
The Crime Fiction Writer's Forensics Blog is Science of Crime and the Art of Fiction by DP Lyle. He is an Award-winning Author, Lecturer, Story C...onsultantmore
writersforensicsbl..
1.1K 158 5 posts / year May 2009 DA 44 Get Email Contact

52. Crime ALways Pays by Declan Burke

Ireland
Author, editor and journalist, although rarely in that order. Irish crime fiction, Irish mystery fiction, Irish thrillers, Irish crime writing.
crimealwayspays.bl..
4.9K DA 38 Get Email Contact

53. Detectives Beyond Borders

This blog is a proud winner of the 2009 Spinetingler Award for special services to the industry and its blogkeeper a proud former guest on Wisconsin P...ublic Radio's Here on Earth. In civilian life I'm a copy editor in Philadelphia. When not reading crime fiction, I like to read history. When doing neither, I like to travel.more
detectivesbeyondbo..
1.3K Sep 2006 DA 38 Get Email Contact

54. Jane Isaac - UK Crime Fiction Writer, Amazon Bestseller

Northampton, England, UK
Jane Isaac is a crime fiction author from rural Northamptonshire. Her novels include the DI Will Jackman Series and DCI Helen Lavery Series, available... on Amazon.more
janeisaac.co.uk/blog
1.3K 7.4K DA 27 Get Email Contact

55. True Crime Reader

True crime book reviews, news and views
truecrimereader.com
4.9K DA 19 Get Email Contact

56. Scandinavian Crime Fiction

Reads and reviews various crime fiction books.
scandinaviancrimef..
6.1K DA 28 Get Email Contact

57. Crime Scene NI

Northern Ireland, UK
Gerard Brennan's short stories have appeared in numerous anthologies, including The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime. His novella, The Point, wa...s published by Pulp Press in October 2011 and won the 2012 Spinetingler Award.more
crimesceneni.blogs..
1.6K 467 DA 26 Get Email Contact

58. Unlawful Acts

Wilmington, Delaware, US
Unlawful Acts is a blog about small press crime fiction. Located in the suburbs of northern Delaware, Unlawful Acts reviews small press crime fiction.
unlawfulacts.net
396 1.7K DA 20 Get Email Contact

59. Where The Reader Grows

New York, US
Where the Reader Grows is a New York City and book-centric blog sprinkled with life. You will find posts about recipes, my musings, a collective jumbl...e of whatever is on my mind at the time along with discussions on ALL THINGS BOOKS. Mostly these will include crime/psychological thrillers and horror novels, but will include different genres peppered in to keep things spicy. more
wherethereadergrow..
455 1.6K 15.7K 21 posts / year DA 23 Get Email Contact

60. COL'S CRIMINAL LIBRARY

England, UK
Thoughts on books I've read. I have a soft spot for small and indie published crime fiction. Not averse to read self published books either. It's not ...all about big names and mainstream crime fiction.more
col2910.blogspot.com
2.4K 1 post / day May 2012 DA 28 Get Email Contact

61. Rowmark | The Pauline Rowson website crime novels, events, news and blog

England, UK
the official website of international crime author Pauline Rowson. The website for crime author Pauline Rowson featuring her crime novels, thrillers, ...business books, events, news, book signings and guest appearances.more
rowmark.co.uk/blog
2.5K 30 posts / year DA 27 Get Email Contact

62. International Crime Fiction Research Group - Information and news about the activities of the Inter

Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Its principal aim is to organise a series of initiatives themed around issues relating to the international genres of crime fiction, in order to estab...lish long-term collaborations with other UK and European scholars and Libraries. It will involve crime authors and series editors, and other stakeholders in the circulation of crime fiction.more
internationalcrime..
201 1.1K 1 post / quarter DA 27 Get Email Contact

63. TheCrimeHouse - Everything crime fiction

Sweden
TheCrimeHouse is a website for people who love crime fiction, thrillers and murder mysteries. Here you find reviews, interviews, news, and much more.
thecrimehouse.com
98 271 DA 20 Get Email Contact

64. Steph Broadribb

London, England, UK
Crime Thriller Girl leads a double life: I'm a thriller writer, writing as Steph Broadribb and Stephanie Marland and an avid reader of all things ...crime thriller. My blog is about books and being a writer, and I love to connect with people who share a passion for crime thrillers too.more
stephbroadribb.com
523 11.4K 1 post / year Jul 2012 DA 1 Get Email Contact

65. Historical True Crime Detective

US
Historical True Crime Detective, where you will discover forgotten crimes and criminals lost to history. This blog is the official website for true cr...ime writer Jason Lucky Morrow, author of four books including the popular series: Famous Crimes the World Forgot, Volume I and Volume II.more
historicalcrimedet..
14.4K DA 39 Get Email Contact

66. Past Offences - Classic crime, thrillers and mystery book reviews

US
The best mystery and crime fiction (up to 1987): Book and movie reviews
pastoffences.wordp..
18 824 DA 33 Get Email Contact

67. The Crime Warp - Writers' and Readers' Perspectives | A blog reviewing crime fiction and int

Bradford, England, UK
We are a group of avid crime readers and aspiring crime fiction writers. We met at Harrogate Crime Writers' Festival and decided to work together ...to share our enthusiasm for the genre in the form of book reviews, author interviews, quizzes & trivia and of course some samples of our own writing.more
thecrimewarp.blogs..
265 1.9K DA 28 Get Email Contact

68. Keeper of Pages

England, UK
I'm Janel, the author behind Keeper of Pages. I'm crime fiction obsessed, so much so I decided to create this blog to share my love of the genre. I do... read outside of the genre occasionally but my heart lies with crime, mystery & thriller novels.more
keeperofpages.com
2.9K DA 15 Get Email Contact

69. Femmes Fatales

Ferociously talented women dedicated to the fine art of crime fiction.
femmesfatales.type..
May 2006 DA 35 Get Email Contact

70. Jim Fisher True Crime

Pennsylvania, US
Welcome to the Jim Fisher True Crime blog, a place for people interested in crime, criminal investigation, policing, law, writing, and forensic scienc...e.more
jimfishertruecrime..
228 1 post / quarter DA 47 Get Email Contact

71. Chris Longmuir, Crime Writer

Montrose, Scotland, UK
Crime writer, Dundee Book Prize winner,5 published crime novels, 1 historical saga, and guides on how to self=publish. Techno geek.
chrislongmuir.blog..
1.8K 5 posts / year DA 22 Get Email Contact

72. Crime Time by Mathew Paust

Hampton, Virginia, US
Author, reader, editor and blog posts on crime and mystery books.
mdpaust.blogspot.com
487 DA 19 Get Email Contact

73. Chillers Killers and Thrillers

London, England, UK
Aspiring Crime/Thriller writer just finished studying MA Crime Thriller Novels at @CityUniLondon / Book Blogger / Bookworm / Biscuit Muncher/ Music Lo...vermore
chillerskillersand..
1.8K Mar 2016 DA 16 Get Email Contact

74. Crime Fiction Ireland

Dublin, Ireland
Crime Fiction Ireland chronicles the growing crime fiction scene in Ireland on page and screen. We are also partial to Nordic Noir and Eurocrime, and ...cover Irish true crime books from time to time.more
crimeire.blogspot.com
948 DA 12 Get Email Contact

75. Unlawful Acts - Small Press Crime Fiction

Wilmington, Delaware, US
Unlawful Acts is a blog about crime fiction books filled with news and reviews. Over at Do Some Damage, Sam Belacqua said that Unlawful Acts is 'helpi...ng spread the word about other authors, and I give a shit about that.'more
unlawfulacts.net
396 DA 20 Get Email Contact

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