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    Harlan Coben Believes <em>Planet of the Apes</em> Is the Best Twist Ending in History

    Harlan Coben Believes Planet of the Apes Is the Best Twist Ending in History

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    How to Write Perfect Twist Endings (That Will Shock and Delight Even Jaded Suspense Readers)

    Author Stephanie Wrobel breaks down the 9 type of twist endings and the books that executed them best.

    By Stephanie Wrobel | March 18, 2020

    Why Robert Stone Went to Saigon—And Came Back With <em>Dog Soldiers</em>

    Why Robert Stone Went to Saigon—And Came Back With Dog Soldiers

    The dark journey of a classic novel of moral outrage.

    By Madison Smartt Bell | March 17, 2020

    In the Emergency Room, Doctors Need Detective Skills—And Empathy

    In the Emergency Room, Doctors Need Detective Skills—And Empathy

    Why Chris Bohjalian went looking for inspiration in the ER

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    Bette Davis vs. Joan Crawford: Hollywood's Greatest Feud

    Bette Davis vs. Joan Crawford: Hollywood's Greatest Feud

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    By Stephen Farber and Michael McClellan | March 16, 2020

    On the Murder of Wesley Everest and the Bloody History of the Logging Industry

    On the Murder of Wesley Everest and the Bloody History of the Logging Industry

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    Adventures in Historical Fiction: History is Everywhere (And Full of Surprises)

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    Michael Koryta and Alma Katsu on Horror, Craft, and Reinvention

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