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Confessions of a Librarian and Historical Mystery Novelist

Confessions of a Librarian and Historical Mystery Novelist

Plotting murder and historical manipulations in the public library

By Will Thomas | April 16, 2021

Shop Talk: William Boyle on Writing Crime Novels at 5 AM on a Casino Laptop

Shop Talk: William Boyle on Writing Crime Novels at 5 AM on a Casino Laptop

Writers talk craft, coffee, and the all-important writing routine.

By Eli Cranor | April 15, 2021

Why Librarians Are Natural Born Detectives

Why Librarians Are Natural Born Detectives

Whether you're looking for information about an uncle's will or a homemade poison, the reference desk is the place to go.

By M.E. Hilliard | April 15, 2021

Lawrence P. Jackson, Chester Himes' Biographer, on the Iconic Harlem Detective Series

Lawrence P. Jackson, Chester Himes' Biographer, on the Iconic Harlem Detective Series

"They take no prisoners. There are no heroes. Everybody is exposed for who they are at their least desirable or least beautiful moments."

By Hopeton Hay | April 15, 2021

Hitchcock, The Voyeur: Why <em>Rear Window</em> Remains the Director's Definitive Film

Hitchcock, The Voyeur: Why Rear Window Remains the Director's Definitive Film

Hitchcock was a master of obsessive looking and daydreamed about filming acts of sexual voyeurism. In Rear Window, he found a new vision.

By Edward White | April 13, 2021

In Good Taste: Marilyn Stasio on a Lifetime of Book Reviews

In Good Taste: Marilyn Stasio on a Lifetime of Book Reviews

The legendary critic talks about how she got her start, how crime fiction got taken seriously, and what she's reading now.

By Erica Wright | April 8, 2021

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How to Balance Worldbuilding and Action in Your Novel

By Dan Stout | April 7, 2021

Characters That Are So Bad, They're Great

By Adele Parks | April 7, 2021

Why Murder Mysteries Are a Lot Like Science, According to a Neuroscientist and Novelist

By Erik Hoel | April 6, 2021

Ghosts and Narrators

Ghosts and Narrators

Sometimes, the best way to tell your story is through the voice of the dead.

By Jessica Hamilton | April 5, 2021

My First Thriller: Michael Koryta

My First Thriller: Michael Koryta

How did Michael Koryta break through with his first thriller at 19? (Yes, you read that right—he was 19 years old.)

By Rick Pullen | April 1, 2021

What's The Difference Between a Thriller and a Mystery? Pacing.

What's The Difference Between a Thriller and a Mystery? Pacing.

A thriller author's tips for keeping the pages turning

By Allison Brennan | March 31, 2021

The Joys of Evaluating Books on Whether Their Plot Twists Are Surprising, Shocking, or Just Plain Bonkers

The Joys of Evaluating Books on Whether Their Plot Twists Are Surprising, Shocking, or Just Plain Bonkers

A Look At Some Favorite Twists and Reveals (without spoilers)

By Catie Disabato | March 29, 2021

Jacqueline Winspear: How I Became A Mystery Writer While Breaking Every Rule

Jacqueline Winspear: How I Became A Mystery Writer While Breaking Every Rule

The author of the iconic Maisie Dobbs series remembers her early days as an author and questions the nature of genre.

By Jacqueline Winspear | March 23, 2021

Betrayal Is Timeless: The Evolution of George Smiley

Betrayal Is Timeless: The Evolution of George Smiley

In 1961, John le Carré's readers were introduced to a new kind of spy, a “breathtakingly ordinary” man.

By Bruce Riordan | March 19, 2021

Ten Pulp Crime Authors Recommended By Stephen King

Ten Pulp Crime Authors Recommended By Stephen King

Stephen King's favorite Hard Case Crime titles

By Hard Case Crime | March 18, 2021

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