The Many Real Life Deaths Surrounding The

The Many Real Life Deaths Surrounding The "Star Wars" Defense Initiative

Lisa Black on Reagan's elaborate defense system and the string of mysterious deaths found deep within its murky history

By Lisa Black | March 1, 2024

What I Learned in CSI School

What I Learned in CSI School

Lisa Black on her background in forensic investigative techniques and the importance of research.

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Why Are Online Games So Addictive? Because They're Designed to Be.

Why Are Online Games So Addictive? Because They're Designed to Be.

"Today’s games have been honed by the manufacturer’s team of behavioral psychologists and lots of experimentation..."

By Lisa Black | July 25, 2022

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5 Scary Movies with Invaluable Lessons for Crime Writers

Learning to write suspense, one scary movie at a time.

By Lisa Black | October 29, 2019

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