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    The Puzzling Life and Uncertain Death of Heinrich Feldmann, A Spy in the First World War

    The Neutral Netherlands spent WWI riddled with spies, secret agents, and deserters. Their stories are incomplete, and all the more fascinating for it.

    September 3, 2021  By Anna Lee Huber
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    How The French Connection Reinvented (and Exploded) the Police Procedural

    William Friedkin's 1971 masterpiece is all about the chase. That's what distinguishes it from everything that came before and after.

    September 2, 2021  By Chris McGinley
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    The Luxury Hotels That Gave Succor to the Queens of Golden Age Crime Fiction

    A look at the most inspiring and atmospheric writerly accommodations of the 1920s and 30s.

    September 1, 2021  By Hannah Dennison
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    Manhunter Takes Down Thief: How Michael Mann’s Early Career Led to ‘Heat’

    'Heat' is the director's masterpiece. It was also the culmination of decades of experimenting with the archetypal cops and thieves.

    August 31, 2021  By Nick Kolakowski
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    8 Thrillers about Women Breaking Free, Losing Control, and Taking Charge

    In an age of strong female characters, these novels track their protagonists' journeys towards empowerment.

    August 31, 2021  By Jaye Viner
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    A Brief Look At Some Mystery Series In Which Sleuths Age Gracefully

    In these long-running series, sleuths are complex, evolving characters, who acknowledge the passage of time.

    August 30, 2021  By Miranda James
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    Megan Abbott Discusses How to Create an Atmosphere of Dread, Anxiety, and Obsession

    This Week on Unlikeable Female Characters Podcast

    August 27, 2021  By Unlikeable Female Characters 
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    Tony Parker: Meet the Man Who Turned Oral Histories Into an Art Form

    In the 1950s, Parker began visiting prisoners in Britain. Soon, he was carrying a tape recorder.

    August 27, 2021  By Tanner Tafelski
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    Can We Talk About Caroline Blackwood, Please?

    Caroline Blackwood was much more than a muse. She was one of the greatest, darkest writers who ever lived.

    August 26, 2021  By Virginia Feito
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    What's the Secret to Writing Great Romantic Suspense?

    Suspense and romance are all about building tension. Here are some tips for keeping your readers racing through the pages.

    August 26, 2021  By Karen Rose
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