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    A Police Officer's Guide to Common, Avoidable Errors in Crime Fiction

    A Police Officer's Guide to Common, Avoidable Errors in Crime Fiction

    Don't reach for the safety, authors. That's a revolver in your hand.

    By Chris Berg and Paul James Smith | May 8, 2020

    My First Thriller: <br>Michael Connelly

    My First Thriller:
    Michael Connelly

    How the creator of Harry Bosch discovered Chandler, forged a career, overcame rejection, and got his first book published.

    By Rick Pullen | May 7, 2020

    The Cornerstones of Country Noir

    The Cornerstones of Country Noir

    Eight great novels that show the range and depth of noir fiction in rural America.

    By Jordan Farmer | May 7, 2020

    The New Wave of Private Eye Fiction

    The New Wave of Private Eye Fiction

    Today's PIs are more diverse and share community bonds. But the crime fiction world still has a long way to go to get out from the shadow of the loner white knight.

    By Halley Sutton | May 1, 2020

    Ed Brubaker on Nostalgia, Adventure Stories, and Teens Hunting Demons

    Ed Brubaker on Nostalgia, Adventure Stories, and Teens Hunting Demons

    A Graphic Content special edition for the surprise release of Ed Brubaker and Marcos Martin’s FRIDAY

    By Alex Segura | April 29, 2020

    Why True Stories Don’t Always <br>Make Good Fiction

    Why True Stories Don’t Always
    Make Good Fiction

    His prison stories were visceral and true. But did they make for compelling fiction?

    By David Moloney | April 22, 2020

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    • Paradise Burns
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    • Hanging and Burning: A King Oliver Novel
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    Motherhood and Monsters: How Being a Parent Helps Me Write Thrillers

    By Jennifer Hillier | April 21, 2020

    The Women Who Edited Crime Fiction

    By Sarah Weinman | April 16, 2020

    Confessions of a Conspiracy Theorist

    By Oliver Harris | April 14, 2020

    Donna Leon on Italian Culture, Environmentalism, and Her Long-Running Series

    Donna Leon on Italian Culture, Environmentalism, and Her Long-Running Series

    The crime maestro celebrates the generosity of Italians, in both ordinary and extraordinary times.

    By CrimeReads | April 13, 2020

    The 12 Darkest Endings in the History of Noir Fiction

    The 12 Darkest Endings in the History of Noir Fiction

    Noir is known for bleakness and despair. These 12 books outdo them all.

    By Zach Vasquez | April 10, 2020

    Elmore Leonard, Florida Man

    Elmore Leonard, Florida Man

    The wild crimes and strange characters that inspired a legendary author to reinvent himself and his work in true Florida style.

    By Craig Pittman | April 9, 2020

    Suing Hollywood

    Suing Hollywood

    Author Tess Gerritsen took on a Hollywood studio for screenplay theft. It was just the start of a long, strange journey.

    By Tess Gerritsen | April 9, 2020

    Brian De Palma and Susan Lehman Talk Noir, Scandals, and Pulpy Cover Art

    Brian De Palma and Susan Lehman Talk Noir, Scandals, and Pulpy Cover Art

    But they still don't tell us if snakes are necessary.

    By CrimeReads | April 9, 2020

    Don Winslow's Return to California Noir

    Don Winslow's Return to California Noir

    The author discusses socially-engaged crime fiction, surf stories, breakfast burritos, and returning to life on the coast.

    By Dwyer Murphy | April 7, 2020

    Honestly, Writing a Recurring Character is a Lot Like Having an Imaginary Friend

    Honestly, Writing a Recurring Character is a Lot Like Having an Imaginary Friend

    You don't have to stop inventing wonderful individuals just because you're an adult.

    By Sulari Gentill | April 7, 2020

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