Publishers Bet Heavily On Demand For Crime Fiction

Why Do Publishers Hope You're Reading More Crime Fiction?

Crime often spikes when the economy sputters, but does demand for crime fiction surge as well?

Publishers hope so. This year, as print sales continue to plummet, several publishing houses are launching mystery imprints in hopes of gaining a toehold in the thriving crime-fiction market.

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