Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment set the theme for many modern psychological novels and films about the emotional effect of guilt on the human mind.

Jul 27, 2008 - Vickie Britton

Former Tampa Tribune editor Tim Dorsey has mined a lifelong love for what he calls "Florida cheese" to produce irreverent mystery novels set in the Sunshine State.

Nov 20, 2009 - Tony Simmons

True Crime is a collection of nonfiction tales showcasing the best American crime writing. It can serve as a primer for creative writers who wish learn about the genre.

Oct 21, 2009 - Martha R. Gore

A review of Woody Allen's 1989 flim Crimes and Misdemeanors.

Aug 6, 2011 - Chris Morgan

Overused characters and plots can detract from from even the most exciting and interesting writing about criminals and their activities.

Sep 7, 2009 - Martha R. Gore

The murder of Sylvia Likens is known as the most infamous crime in Indiana history. Ellen Page plays Sylvia, and Catherine Keener plays her killer.

Sep 13, 2008 - Kay Szydlowski

There are plenty of people who are fascinated by true crime biographies, and devour each new title as it appears on the shelves. But how difficult is it to write?

Oct 6, 2009 - Marg McAlister

Crime fiction is a rich and varied genre and the detective novel is a classic form of story telling. Here are some fine examples of this vibrant branch of literature.

Mar 30, 2009 - John O'Connor

When walking in a small sleepy shore town one never knows the sights these streets have seen. Such is the case with 106th Street on the bay in Stone Harbor.

Nov 5, 2010 - Stephen Barron Jr.

Sad to say, the elderly in our society are often the victims of violent crimes.

May 24, 2006 - Art Montague

Serial killers, psychopaths, stalkers. They are all around us. They intrigue, repulse, fascinate and frighten us.

Feb 19, 2011 - Sue Raines

Do you know what the kids are doing on the computer? On the cell phone? What they are looking at? What they are sending out? Check them all for pornography!

Feb 21, 2011 - Gene Richards

Torquay's festival to the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, world's best-selling mystery writer and creator of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot, is held each September.

Oct 31, 2009 - Mike Gerrard

Is the world more dangerous today than in the past? Statistics indicate that the world is becoming safer, yet the perception of increasing danger persists.

Oct 13, 2009 - Jennifer Copley

Crude oil theft, or "bunkering", is one of the key challenges faced by the Nigerian government. As one of the top producers in the world it can ill-afford such acts.

Dec 5, 2008 - Odilile Ayodele

With his seventh book due to be released in paperback in the UK this summer, Kernick has become one of the most successful of the current crop of British crime writers.

Mar 24, 2008 - Elizabeth Gregory

There are many characters in 'Crime and Punishment,' each with a different role to play. Raskolnikov encounters both evil and good characters in Dostoevsky's novel.

Mar 17, 2008 - Kerry Kubilius

Criminal brothers are sometimes able to get away with felonies, but not always.

Sep 14, 2011 - Rupert Taylor

The growing list of violent accidents is raising many questions about Dubai's ability to promote itself as a low-crime city

Feb 23, 2010 - Badar Salem