Thomas Mullen On Writing About Historical Conspiracy Theories in a Post-Truth Age

Thomas Mullen On Writing About Historical Conspiracy Theories in a Post-Truth Age

"[W]e’ve gotten used to the common refrain that we live in “unprecedented times.” But... pretty much nothing is unprecedented."

By Thomas Mullen | February 29, 2024

Future Shock: 8 Crime Novels that Blur the Lines Into SciFi

Future Shock: 8 Crime Novels that Blur the Lines Into SciFi

"[S]trange new worlds, bizarre customs, and brain-altering devices"—and the same old crimes.

By Thomas Mullen | April 10, 2023

The Power of Totalitarian Noir

The Power of Totalitarian Noir

Stories about cops and detectives working within authoritarian systems have always had a complex appeal. For one author, those stories now seem closer to home.

By Thomas Mullen | August 27, 2021

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