While most people wouldn't commit the crimes they read about, crime fiction allows readers to get familiar with the private, darker sides of human nature.

Texas / Syndication Cloud / July 07, 2025 / Wordsmith World Key Takeaways Christian crime novels mirror God’s redemptive story through patterns of creation, ruin, redemption, and restoration. Reading ...

He wrote more than 30 novels, including an acclaimed series about Russian detective Arkady Renko. The first volume, "Gorky Park," was made into a 1983 film.

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Award-winning journalist and broadcaster Steph McGovern has been a familiar presence on our TV screens for several years ...

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A novel depicting yakuza gangster life by a Japanese author has won a prestigious British award for crime fiction.

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Most shows take years to build their reputation, but some need only a few hours. These thriller miniseries tell their entire story in one season and still manage to leave a lasting impact.