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Detective and mystery stories The Chronicles of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 
 Sherlock Holmes fans will enjoy material about the Holmes legend at this entertaining site. Included is information about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s life and non-Holmes works, but the featured focus is on the adventures of Holmes and Watson. Visitors can read interesting essays about Holmes’ character development and his fictional death, as well as play games, send greeting cards with Holmes quotes, participate in polls, and ask Holmes a question. http://www.siracd.com/ Topics: Authors by Region, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Sep 28, 2004 ClueLass.com and The Mysterious Home Page
Mystery fan Kate Derie's home pages for everything mysterious. Includes general guides and directories of bookstores and publishers, mystery fiction sites, real world crime and law enforcement, authors' Web pages, characters, conferences, magazines, organizations, film and TV, book reviews, newsgroups, and more. Information about new and upcoming releases is in "Bloodstained Bookshelf." The "Mysterious Home Page" section is "designed for maximum accessibility with lower-speed internet connections, text-only browsers, and screen reader applications." http://www.cluelass.com/ Topics: Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Jun 21, 2003 Crime Writers of Canada
"A national organization for Canadian crime writers, associated professionals, and anyone else with a serious interest in Canadian crime writing. Its mission is to promote Canadian crime writing and to raise the profile of Canadian crime writers." The site includes biographies of dozens of member Canadian crime and mystery writers, and a list of current winners of the Arthur Ellis Awards. http://www.crimewriterscanada.com/ Topics: Authors by Region, Mysteries and More Last updated Nov 19, 2009 Dashiell Hammett
This site salutes the works of hard-boiled-mystery writer Samuel Dashiell Hammett by presenting a chronology of his short stories and novels, which include "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Thin Man." Also provides brief biographical information, photos of the San Francisco apartment believed to be the home of Hammett's detective Sam Spade, and related links. From a Hammett fan. http://www.mikehumbert.com/Dashiell_Hammett_01_Short_Bio.html Topics: Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Feb 17, 2005 A David Dodge Companion
This well-designed site offers a complete bibliography of the works of this Berkeley-born writer (author of "To Catch a Thief," filmed by Alfred Hitchcock) who specialized in mystery fiction but also wrote plays and whimsical travel essays. Entertainingly spiced with reproductions of the original covers of his novels and illustrations from his magazine stories, the site also provides a large collection of photographs and links to sites of related interest. From librarian Randal Brandt. http://www.david-dodge.com/ Topics: Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections Last updated Sep 28, 2004 Dew's Agatha Christie Mystery Site
Useful unofficial fan site with general information on the author's life, novels, short story collections, plays, detective characters and allies, recurring and other characters, use of weapons, nursery rhymes, passages from other authors, and random facts. Includes lists of "must-reads." http://www.angelfire.com/journal/mysteryfan/ Topics: Authors by Region, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Mar 9, 2003 Discovering Sherlock Holmes
Find "a collection of Arthur Conan Doyle's tales of Sherlock Holmes, just as they were originally printed and illustrated in 'The Strand Magazine.'" Stories include "A Scandal in Bohemia," "The Speckled Band," "The Hound of the Baskervilles," and "The Final Problem." Also includes background about Victorian London (including maps of the city) and the author, and a bibliography. From Stanford University. http://sherlockholmes.stanford.edu/index.html Topics: Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Sep 9, 2009 G.J. Demko's Landscapes of Crime
A collection of essays about "the settings of mysteries — the geography, the locus operandi of crime fiction. ... and international mysteries." Topics covered include mysteries from specific countries (such as Mexico, Cuba, Russia, and China), mysteries set in various regions of the United States, and general articles. Also includes maps. From a professor of geography at Dartmouth College. http://www.dartmouth.edu/~gjdemko/ Topics: Crime, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Sep 2, 2004 Golden Gate Mysteries: A Bibliography of Crime Fiction Set in the San Francisco Bay Area
"This bibliography contains nearly 1,500 titles of mystery, detective, and crime fiction with the action, or significant parts of the action, set in San Francisco and the Bay Area." Summaries of books are provided for selected entries. Also includes an essay about mysteries set during the 1906 earthquake and a geographic index. Browsable by author. Compiled and maintained by Randal Brandt of the Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley. http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/sfmystery/ Topics: Crime, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Nov 15, 2007 Gumshoes, Sleuths & Snoopers
This site "provides an in-depth look at 185 detective and mystery novels originally published during the period 1930-1960. It is the result of a collaborative effort in which volunteers ... provided detailed information about plot, setting, characters and other thematic factors for each title." Browsable, or searchable by title, publisher, cover artist, and other factors. Includes images of book covers. From the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York. http://libweb.lib.buffalo.edu/kelley/KelleyAdvanced.asp Topics: Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Apr 6, 2005 How to Host a Nancy Drew Party
Suggestions for planning a party based on the youth mystery book series featuring the sleuth Nancy Drew. Includes ideas for invitations, decorations, activities, and food. Includes a recipe for floating island, a dessert in which meringue floats on custard. From a writer and historian of Nancy Drew. http://www.ndsleuths.com/sleuthparties.html Topics: Children's Literature, Food & Cooking, Mysteries and More Last updated Jun 2, 2007 Jewish Mysteries
This site features an annotated bibliography of American Jewish mystery and detective fiction. The mysteries are divided into three categories "based on Jewish identity and the role of Judaism in each mystery": assimilation, acculturation, and affirmation. Also includes an introductory essay. From a rabbi who is the editor of anthologies of Jewish mystery stories. http://www.jewishmysteries.net Topics: Judaism, Literature & Books, Mysteries and More, Religion Last updated Feb 21, 2006 Kathy Reichs
This official Web page for forensic anthropologist and mystery novelist Kathy Reichs includes a brief biography, information about her novels (featuring a female forensic anthropologist, Temperance Brennan, as the heroine), and book reviews. http://www.literati.net/Reichs/ Topics: Archaeology, Crime, Mysteries and More, Notable People, Notable People: Women, Science, Social Science Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Lisa Scottoline
Official site for Lisa Scottoline, author of legal thrillers such as "The Vendetta Defense," "Courting Trouble," and "Killer Smile." Features biographical information, photos, and background information about her books. Also includes updates on the author's activities, a section on Italian Americans, and reading group questions for many of her books. http://scottoline.com/ Topics: Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More, United States History Last updated Oct 11, 2005 The Margery Allingham Society
Founded in 1988, this society is dedicated to the life and work of one of the great writers of the golden age of detective fiction. You'll find her biography, a bibliography of her work, an article about Phillip Carter Youngman (a writer and Allingham's husband; he completed her last two novels), news and events (in Britain), and related information. http://www.margeryallingham.org.uk/ Topics: Authors by Region, Mysteries and More Last updated Apr 6, 2004 MARTHAGRIMES.com
Online home for mystery writer Martha Grimes. Provides a biography of Grimes, interviews with her, information about the Richard Jury series and other books, a map of England indicating story settings, related links, a discussion forum for readers, and more. http://www.marthagrimes.com/ Topics: Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More, Notable People: Women Last updated Oct 4, 2004 Mystery Ink
This "booklover's guide to mysteries and thrillers" features book reviews, author interviews, and related reference materials. Searchable, or browse by genre (mystery, suspense and thrillers, and crime and noir). Also includes award and top-10 lists, a "books into movies" section, and links to author Web sites. http://www.mysteryinkonline.com/ Topics: Crime, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Nov 2, 2004 The Mystery Reader
A searchable collection of reviews for the different genres of mystery novels. "Features" contains miscellaneous information including a list of recommended titles, small presses, addresses for many of the authors, and more. Note: much of the site has not been updated recently. http://www.themysteryreader.com/ Topics: Literature & Books, Mysteries and More, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts Last updated Nov 30, 2003 Mystery Readers International (MRI)
MRI claims to be "the largest mystery fan/reader organization in the world, open to all readers, fans, critics, editors, publishers, and writers." The Web site has directories of mystery reading groups, periodicals, and bookstores. There are also archived selections from their quarterly print publication, Mystery Readers Journal, a few author interviews, and a list of the winners (from 1987 onward) of MRI's Macavity Award for mystery short stories, novels, and nonfiction. http://www.mysteryreaders.org/ Topics: Communications, English Language, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre, Writing Last updated Jun 25, 2003 Mystery*File
A "crime fiction research journal" about mystery novels and novelists. Includes an illustrated and annotated checklist of the Ziff-Davis Fingerprint Mysteries, a chronological checklist of Native American detectives, and an essay about the game of cricket and mystery novels. Also addresses fictional characters such as Agatha Christie's Tommy and Tuppence, book reviews for older and recent works, and links to related sites. http://www.mysteryfile.com Topics: Mysteries and More Last updated Mar 29, 2006 Reviewing the Evidence
Reviews of nearly 2000 murder mysteries and thrillers in print and audio formats. Searchable by keyword, author, publisher, and reviewer. There are descriptions of the reviewers' backgrounds and reading tastes, and the site welcomes submissions of reviews, titles to review, and links. http://www.reviewingtheevidence.com/ Topics: Literature & Books, Mysteries and More Last updated Jun 21, 2003 Sherlockian Holmepage
Everything about Sherlock Holmes on the Internet. http://www.sherlockian.net/ Topics: Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Mar 9, 2003 Sisters in Crime
This "is an international organization ... interested in promoting the work of women mystery writers." It "promotes all types of writing in the mystery/suspense genre from cozy to hardboiled, as well as true crime, nonfiction, novels and short stories for readers of all ages." Site includes adult, juvenile and young adult, and German author rosters with links; membership information; a list of local chapters with links; and a calendar of events. http://www.sistersincrime.org/ Topics: Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People: Women Last updated Jan 18, 2006 Stop, You're Killing Me!
At this site, done by a mystery lover, you can search for mysteries by author or series character. The character index may be searched in a number of ways, including occupation, location, diversity, and historical period. Includes links to over three hundred author pages and annotated links to other mystery resources. http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/ Topics: Mysteries and More Last updated Dec 16, 2004 Sue Grafton
Official publisher site for mystery writer Sue Grafton. Provides biographies of Grafton and of the heroine of her novels, Kinsey Millhone. Site includes a list of the author's novels, reviews, photos, tour schedule, trivia, a discussion forum, and other information about Grafton and her work. http://www.suegrafton.com/ Topics: Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Jul 9, 2003 The Thrilling Detective Web Site
This searchable site contains information on authors, fictional characters, radio and television shows, and comics concerning "any mystery protagonist who is a professional investigator, but not a police officer or government agent." You can also find stories by new authors, a FAQ, annotated links, and a glossary of terms and abbreviations used on the site. There is also a list of winners of the Shamus Award to honor excellent work in the private eye genre. http://www.thrillingdetective.com/ Topics: Mysteries and More Last updated Jun 25, 2003 Twists, Slugs and Roscoes: A Glossary of Hardboiled Slang
A glossary of slang terms taken from the hardboiled "private eye" detective fiction of Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain, and others. http://www.miskatonic.org/slang.html Topics: Dictionaries, English Language, Language, Mysteries and More Last updated Jun 25, 2003 Women Mystery and Detective Fiction Writers & the Rise of Feminism
This companion to a University of Evansville, Indiana, course has links to interviews, websites, and other information about over a dozen women authors in the mystery genre, including Dorothy Sayers, Marcia Muller, Sue Grafton, P.D. James, Agatha Christie, Patricia Highsmith, and Patricia Cornwell. Note: the site has not been updated recently and has numerous dead links. http://faculty.evansville.edu/ra2/ Topics: Crime, Literary Movements and Periods, Mysteries and More, Notable People: Women, Women Last updated Feb 3, 2007 www.crimeculture.com
This academic site aims to "explore different critical approaches to the study of crime literature/film." Provides essays on subject areas including Victorian detective fiction, gangster sagas, film noir, American hard-boiled, true crime, graphic novels, video games, and television series. Also features reading lists, and lists of relevant courses at British and American universities. http://www.crimeculture.com/ Topics: Crime, Film: Genres & Themes, Literary Movements and Periods, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Feb 4, 2004 |
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