Over the Edge: Cliffs, Coasts and Liminal Spaces in Crime Fiction

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By Sarah Hilary | July 11, 2023

The Curious Fate of Care Leavers in Crime Fiction

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By Sarah Hilary | January 31, 2022

Patricia Highsmith: Preying on Our Minds

Patricia Highsmith: Preying on Our Minds

Why reading Highsmith's novels resonates so deeply—and disturbingly—in unsettled times.

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