Denise Mina Takes on Philip Marlowe and Chandler's Los Angeles

Denise Mina Takes on Philip Marlowe and Chandler's Los Angeles

Denise Mina talks about redemption, P.G. Wodehouse, and being the first woman to continue the story of Raymond Chandler’s foundational detective.

By Nancie Clare | August 4, 2023

Nuclear Noir

Nuclear Noir

How Oppenheimer’s deadly toy influenced noir film and fiction.

By Nick Kolakowski | August 4, 2023

How Hardboiled Whodunits Have Given Way to the Psychological Thriller

How Hardboiled Whodunits Have Given Way to the Psychological Thriller

Chris Narozny on trauma as mystery and the evolution of the genre.

By Chris Narozny | August 4, 2023

On The Ethics of Taking Writing Inspiration from True Crime

On The Ethics of Taking Writing Inspiration from True Crime

"How do we ensure we do not become titillating in our re-telling?...And how do we give killers a human face without glorifying them?"

By Victoria Selman | August 4, 2023

The Grifter in Popular Culture

The Grifter in Popular Culture

Sabine Durrant on why we're so consistently captivated by the tales of modern grifters and scammers.

By Sabine Durrant | August 3, 2023

<em>The Exorcist</em> Is a Supernatural Detective Thriller

The Exorcist Is a Supernatural Detective Thriller

Is The Exorcist a horror film? Or is it an investigation into the mystery of faith?

By Nat Segaloff | August 2, 2023

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Lynn Hightower on Writing A Heroine with Hearing Loss

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<em>The Jewel Thief</em> is an Intimate Portrait of a Criminal Mastermind

The Jewel Thief is an Intimate Portrait of a Criminal Mastermind

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Quo Vadis, Indian Noir?

Quo Vadis, Indian Noir?

RV Raman on the past, present, and future of crime fiction in India

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The Backlist: Revisiting Chris Pavone's 'The Expats' with Danielle Trussoni

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Polly Stewart is in discussion with today's top crime writers, returning to some of their favorite books.

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On Writing A Nuanced Take on Mental Illness

On Writing A Nuanced Take on Mental Illness

Jessica Ward considers the serious task of crafting a character with bipolar disorder.

By Jessica Ward | July 26, 2023

Shop Talk: Kelly J. Ford Absolutely Can Wait for the Muse

Shop Talk: Kelly J. Ford Absolutely Can Wait for the Muse

Crime writers discuss Arkansas, outlines, rock walls, and not getting bogged down in the idea of writing every day.

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Amy Engel On Eschewing Judgement for Moral Complexity and Context

Amy Engel On Eschewing Judgement for Moral Complexity and Context

"During my years as a defense attorney, I never represented a single person whom I thought was beyond hope."

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