Napoleon Has Always Fascinated Novelists, But His Life Really Was Fit for a Thriller

Napoleon Has Always Fascinated Novelists, But His Life Really Was Fit for a Thriller

On the art of using real historical figures—and wild events—to craft thrilling narratives for readers.

By Loren D. Estleman | March 5, 2021

How Film Noir Will Forever Change Your Worldview

How Film Noir Will Forever Change Your Worldview

Decades later, Loren D. Estleman is still under the spell of that essential art form: the film noir.

By Loren D. Estleman | July 28, 2020

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