Here are the best crime novels of 2024 so far. In Francis Spufford’s new novel, “Cahokia Jazz,” a detective must solve the mystery of a staged killing before its repercussions destroy his ...

with whom she’s teamed in earlier books by Mr. Swanson. “I want you to find him,” Lily tells Henry, “then I’ll do everything else.” Mr. Nolan reviews crime and mystery fiction for the ...

Our columnist looks at a clutch of summer crime novels, including “I Didn’t Do It,” set at a mystery writers’ conference ... In Jane Harper’s new book, “Exiles,” set in a small ...