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Benjamin Stevenson on the "Gamification" of Crime Fiction

How fair play mysteries invited readers in even further.

By Benjamin Stevenson | March 20, 2026

Planes, Trains, and Homicides: Murder Mysteries in Transport

Planes, Trains, and Homicides: Murder Mysteries in Transport

Benjamin Stevenson breaks down the charms of a moving mystery.

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Lawful Lawlessness: The Rules for Writing Crime Fiction

Lawful Lawlessness: The Rules for Writing Crime Fiction

(And Which of Your Favorite Authors Break Them)

By Benjamin Stevenson | January 17, 2023

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