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The Discovery of 'Wind Sprints,' the Lost Ralph Dennis Novel

The Discovery of 'Wind Sprints,' the Lost Ralph Dennis Novel

A newly discovered manuscript may be the key to understanding the influential author and his work.

By Lee Goldberg | December 15, 2023

Lee Goldberg on Westerns, Crime Novels, and Writing A Genre Mash-Up

Lee Goldberg on Westerns, Crime Novels, and Writing A Genre Mash-Up

Some genres are just destined to be together.

By Lee Goldberg | November 7, 2023

The Thrill of Researching Your Crime Novel

The Thrill of Researching Your Crime Novel

You, too, can travel the world, speak to interesting people, and craft convincing lies about murder and mayhem.

By Lee Goldberg | January 12, 2021

An Enduring Passion for a 1970s Crime Series, and The Thrill of Discovering a Lost Novel

An Enduring Passion for a 1970s Crime Series, and The Thrill of Discovering a Lost Novel

Lee Goldberg on his quest to revive Ralph Dennis's Hardman series.

By Lee Goldberg | February 3, 2020

Searching for a Los Angeles Cop Novel of My Own

Searching for a Los Angeles Cop Novel of My Own

L.A. is a city of iconic crime novels. Lee Goldberg went searching for new terrain.

By Lee Goldberg | January 21, 2020

Discovering a Lost Classic of 1970s Crime Fiction

Discovering a Lost Classic of 1970s Crime Fiction

Ralph Dennis was one of the best, and most neglected crime writers of the decade—and he's due for a revival.

By Lee Goldberg | September 18, 2019

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By Lee Goldberg | February 22, 2019

Ralph Dennis: The Lost 'Hardman' Classics

By Lee Goldberg | February 12, 2019