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    Alan Bradley and Olivia Rutigliano talk about creating characters, the joys of writing, and if Sherlock Holmes was a woman

    Our editor sits down with the legendary author of the Flavia de Luce books, of which there is finally a brand-new one.

    November 27, 2024  By Olivia Rutigliano
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    The Beat Goes On: Michael Connelly on Words, Writers & 'The Waiting'

    A new Ballard and Bosch novel examines L.A.'s most notorious unsolved murder: the Black Dahlia case.

    November 26, 2024  By John B. Valeri
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    Is 'The Penguin' the Bloody, Nihilistic Crime Saga We Need Right Now?

    "Like all other virtues, sincerity is a sham in Gotham City–another costume."

    November 26, 2024  By Hector DeJean
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    True Crime Can Be a Dread Inspiration, Authors Agree

    Keith Roysdon on true crime writing and the responsibility it entails.

    November 26, 2024  By Keith Roysdon
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    Digging Deep, Staying with It: James Sallis on Writing, Reality, and the Danger of Creative Work

    A new collection spans the career of a modern master.

    November 25, 2024  By Nick Kolakowski
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    Just How Popular were Victorian "Lady Detective" Characters?

    Olivia Rutigliano does a deep dive into a surprisingly important literary figure

    November 22, 2024  By Olivia Rutigliano
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    How 'Outer Banks' Became the New Generation's Hardy Boys

    The teen adventure series leans into a rich literary tradition.

    November 22, 2024  By Keith Roysdon
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    Maddie Day on Crafting Distinctive Settings for Cozy Mysteries

    Readers follow cozy series for the characters and the community—and setting is an integral part of that sense of character

    November 22, 2024  By Maddie Day
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    Researching the Historical Mystery Setting, or, The Importance of a Site Visit

    Exploring your setting IRL is the best way to get the details right—and the local experts on your side

    November 22, 2024  By Clara McKenna
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    The Backlist: Megan Abbott on Noir, Fatalism, and Denis Johnson's 'Angels'

    Megan Abbott and Polly Stewart revisit Johnson's bleak and wild portrait of humanity.

    November 21, 2024  By Polly Stewart
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