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    Thomas Perry on Fire, Embezzlement, and a Lifetime of Stories

    Thomas Perry on Fire, Embezzlement, and a Lifetime of Stories

    The author of 'Pro Bono' discusses his latest thriller.

    By Peter Handel | January 31, 2025

    Why Absolute Truth is Still Worth Pursuing In a Narrative-Driven World

    Why Absolute Truth is Still Worth Pursuing In a Narrative-Driven World

    Jay Nicorvo on Separating Fact From Perception While Writing a True Crime Memoir

    By Jay Nicorvo | January 29, 2025

    Why Murder Is The Perfect Escape From Life

    Why Murder Is The Perfect Escape From Life

    Annelise Ryan on the many reasons we love to read murder mysteries.

    By Annelise Ryan | January 28, 2025

    Con Men & Masterminds: Crafting the Perfect Antagonist in Thrillers

    Con Men & Masterminds: Crafting the Perfect Antagonist in Thrillers

    "A villain’s humanity is what makes them unforgettable."

    By Greg Wands and Elizabeth McCullough Keenan | January 28, 2025

    The Power of the Twist

    The Power of the Twist

    Jakob Kerr on some of the best plot twists ever executed in mystery.

    By Jakob Kerr | January 27, 2025

    The Joys of Writing a Standalone Thriller

    The Joys of Writing a Standalone Thriller

    "I travel somewhere new every book"

    By Carter Wilson | January 24, 2025

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    Crime Fiction Has a Dead Girl Problem

    "we are not props, not catalysts, not collateral damage. We are the point. We are the heroes. We are the center of our stories."

    By Gigi Griffis | January 22, 2025

    The Russian Roots of American Crime Fiction—and the O.G.

    The Russian Roots of American Crime Fiction—and the O.G.

    Joseph Finder on Gogol, Dostoyevsky, and the legacy of transgressive fiction.

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    6 Tips For Pulling Off a Really Good Plot Twist

    6 Tips For Pulling Off a Really Good Plot Twist

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    Presume Nothing: Scott Turow on the Rule of Law, Race, and Revisiting Rusty Sabich

    Presume Nothing: Scott Turow on the Rule of Law, Race, and Revisiting Rusty Sabich

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