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The Real-Life Political Scandal That Inspired Jean-Patrick Manchette's First Thriller

In 1965, a Moroccan politician was arrested by French police, then never seen again. Amidst the international uproar, one author was paying close attention.

Speculative Thrillers That Blur the Line Between Physics and Philosophy

"A border is crossed when abstractions like these—predestination and omniscience—become achievable engineering goals. We feel a shiver."

Motive Is the Core of Mystery

7 mysteries in which motivation is the driving force of the narrative.

Edwin Torres’ Way

A look back on the life and work of the Nuyorican author of Carlito’s Way, Q&A, and After Hours

Finding the Mystery in Epic Fantasy

"Mysteries lie within (almost) every story and this is doubly true within the pages of fantasy novels."

Why Noir and Science Fiction Are Still a Perfect Pairing

"What science fiction can add to noir is a vision of another way of life. Noir provides the critique, and science fiction the possibility of change."

Craig Johnson on Spirituality, the West, and the Plight of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

A missing person poster at a library on the Crow Reservation was the inspiration for the newest Longmire novel.

The Discreet Charm of the Berkeley Crime Novel

Why Jesse and Jonathan Kellerman set their new novel in a California city rarely explored in crime fiction.

Sara Gran Talks Publishing, Sex Magic, and Ownership for Authors

After 10 years working in Hollywood, the Claire DeWitt author is starting her own publishing company.

The Queer Old Case of the Spinster Sleuth

Detective fiction has come a long way when it comes to representation, yet elderly sleuths are still rarely to be seen.

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In 1965, a Moroccan politician was arrested by French police, then never seen again. Amidst the international uproar, one author was paying close attention.

"A border is crossed when abstractions like these—predestination and omniscience—become achievable engineering goals. We feel a shiver."

7 mysteries in which motivation is the driving force of the narrative.

A look back on the life and work of the Nuyorican author of Carlito’s Way, Q&A, and After Hours

"Mysteries lie within (almost) every story and this is doubly true within the pages of fantasy novels."

"What science fiction can add to noir is a vision of another way of life. Noir provides the critique, and science fiction the possibility of change."

A missing person poster at a library on the Crow Reservation was the inspiration for the newest Longmire novel.

Why Jesse and Jonathan Kellerman set their new novel in a California city rarely explored in crime fiction.

After 10 years working in Hollywood, the Claire DeWitt author is starting her own publishing company.

Detective fiction has come a long way when it comes to representation, yet elderly sleuths are still rarely to be seen.

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