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    Going Back To The Old Neighborhood For Inspiration

    Mark Rubinstein on writing a mafia story set in Brighton Beach.

    By Mark Rubinstein | July 6, 2022

    Adrian McKinty Had Given Up on Writing—A Late Night Phone Call Changed Everything

    Adrian McKinty Had Given Up on Writing—A Late Night Phone Call Changed Everything

    A new thriller explores parents breaking bad and the terrifying spread of a kidnapping ring.

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    David Morrell: Preparing for Crisis and Finding Inspiration

    David Morrell: Preparing for Crisis and Finding Inspiration

    The creator of Rambo turns to short stories and the uncanny—and finds inspiration hopping between genres.

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    Lee Child: The Emotional Contract of Jack Reacher

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