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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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