Lina Chern On the Real Life Detective Story That Haunts Her Still

Lina Chern On the Real Life Detective Story That Haunts Her Still

When a long-serving police officer died, he was lauded as a hero. The truth was far darker.

By Lina Chern | July 17, 2025

The Joy of the Bad Decision in Crime Fiction

The Joy of the Bad Decision in Crime Fiction

Where would our favorite crime novels be without characters who were willing to make terrible yet totally believable decisions?

By Lina Chern | March 28, 2023

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