Hard Case Crime About Hard Case Crime brings you the best in hardboiled crime fiction, ranging from lost noir masterpieces to new novels by today’s most powerful writers, featuring stunning original cover art in the grand pulp style.Authors include award-winning modern masters like Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Lawrence Block, and Donald E. Westlake, Golden-Age giants like Erle Stanley Gardner, James M. Cain, and Ray Bradbury, film auteurs like Brian de Palma and Samuel Fuller — and newcomers we predict will be the next generation of hardboiled bestsellers. Important: Query first. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Mystery/Crime Subgenre: CrimeLengths: Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Pulp.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook Facebook Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Hard Case Crime Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Accuracy We have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 05 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 04 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:45 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only