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    Lindsay Hunter On Characters, Agency, and Desire

    Lindsay Hunter On Characters, Agency, and Desire

    Read an interview with the author and see the gorgeous new cover of Hunter's new novel, Hot Springs Drive

    By Molly Odintz | April 27, 2023

    The State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: A Roundtable Discussion with the Edgar Nominees

    The State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: A Roundtable Discussion with the Edgar Nominees

    Crime writers discuss craft, classics, and the best writing advice they ever received.

    By Molly Odintz | April 27, 2023

    True Crime Books for Readers Who Are Uncomfortable with True Crime as a Popular Obsession

    True Crime Books for Readers Who Are Uncomfortable with True Crime as a Popular Obsession

    Alice Slater on nonfiction crime narratives that get the ethical balance right.

    By Alice Slater | April 27, 2023

    A Heady Mix of Science and Religion: On Setting a Novel Amidst The Early 19th Century's Contradictions

    A Heady Mix of Science and Religion: On Setting a Novel Amidst The Early 19th Century's Contradictions

    "Change was in the air and that conflict, between science and religion, was already present."

    By Liz Hyder | April 27, 2023

    The State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: A Roundtable Discussion with the Edgar Nominees

    The State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: A Roundtable Discussion with the Edgar Nominees

    Crime writers reflect on genre, purpose, community, and the growing problem of book bans.

    By Molly Odintz | April 26, 2023

    Dennis Lehane on Boston, Busing, and the Summer of '74

    Dennis Lehane on Boston, Busing, and the Summer of '74

    In his new novel, Lehane reckons with the city's trauma.

    By Dwyer Murphy | April 25, 2023

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    The Expatriates: Spy Fiction’s Hapless Unfortunates

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    Don Winslow on the Aeneid, Hollywood, and Reaching the End of His Career as a Novelist

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    Seeking Crime Fiction Inspiration From <em>The Odyssey</em>

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