Sunny summer days are best spent lounging with a good book. In the coming weeks, crime writers offer mysteries steeped in science, and contemporary and historical fiction opens windows into singular ...

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Here are some great choices for fiction, nonfiction, essays, memoir and more to keep you busy through the hot summer months.

Martin Cruz Smith, who transported readers behind the Iron Curtain in his multifaceted crime novel “Gorky Park,” a Soviet-era blockbuster that topped bestseller lists and kicked off a long-running ...

Martin Cruz Smith, the best-selling mystery novelist who engaged readers for decades with “Gorky Park” and other thrillers ...

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.

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.

Martin Cruz Smith, the best-selling mystery novelist who engaged readers for decades with “Gorky Park” and other thrillers ...

Whether you’re planning your summer holiday reading material or have set yourself a 2025 reading challenge on Goodreads, ...

A crime drama series hailed by fans as a "must-see" and labeled "one of the best shows of the year" has ascended Amazon Prime Video's charts. Titled Ballard, this series is a spin-off of the widely ...