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The Final Twist

The Final Twist

"I’m talking about the twist...in the final pages, the twist that morphs the way you interpret the entire book."

By Sandra Block | May 9, 2022

Poliziotteschi"> 50 Years of

50 Years of

Poliziotteschi">

Poliziotteschi">50 Years of "Milano Calibro 9" and Italian Cinema's Ultra-Noir Poliziotteschi

Andrew Nette on the distinctive crime films that emerged from Italy’s anni di piombo

By Andrew Nette | May 5, 2022

From Teenage Runaway To Crime Fiction Novelist

From Teenage Runaway To Crime Fiction Novelist

"The moment the opportunity presented itself, I grabbed my guitar case and ran..."

By Laurie Buchanan | May 5, 2022

Phoebe Atwood Taylor: Prolific Mystery Novelist and Creator of

Phoebe Atwood Taylor: Prolific Mystery Novelist and Creator of "The Codfish Sherlock"

A closer look at the life and work of the queen of Massachusetts mystery

By Otto Penzler | May 4, 2022

Suspense Writers Take Note: It's All About the Tension

Suspense Writers Take Note: It's All About the Tension

"There exists an unwritten contract between the suspense reader and writer that...tension will always be a significant part of the ride."

By Daniel Kalla | May 4, 2022

Does genre matter?

Does genre matter?

When rules help and when they hinder, and how the editing process shapes genre.

By Laura Jarratt | May 3, 2022

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Alma Katsu: Why I Finally Decided to Write a Main Character Who Shares My Ethnicity

Alma Katsu: Why I Finally Decided to Write a Main Character Who Shares My Ethnicity

When the writing gets personal...

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Why the Mystery Novel Is a Perfect Literary Form

Why the Mystery Novel Is a Perfect Literary Form

David Gordon on the long, rich history of private eyes – and why contemporary novelists keep on turning to them.

By David Gordon | April 26, 2022

Michael Nava Remembers Dick Lipez, Who Wrote Pioneering Gay Mysteries As Richard Stevenson

Michael Nava Remembers Dick Lipez, Who Wrote Pioneering Gay Mysteries As Richard Stevenson

Dick Lipez (1938-2022), writing under the pen name of Richard Stevenson, wanted to "present a gay man as contented and not tortured."

By Michael Nava | April 26, 2022

Lost and Found: Rediscovering E.C.R. Lorac’s Two-Way Murder

Lost and Found: Rediscovering E.C.R. Lorac’s Two-Way Murder

Martin Edwards on a Golden Age classic, an enigmatic author, and her "pleasantly persistent Inspector Macdonald."

By Martin Edwards | April 25, 2022

Parenting, Paranoia, and the Pandemic

Parenting, Paranoia, and the Pandemic

How lockdown helped one parent and author overcome fear and embrace living life to the fullest.

By Samantha M. Bailey | April 25, 2022

You Know, For Kids! The History of a Teenage James Bond

You Know, For Kids! The History of a Teenage James Bond

The license to kill, the drinking, the racy affairs...what could go wrong bringing Bond to young readers?

By Luke Poling | April 22, 2022

On the (Secret) Crime Novels of E.L. Doctorow

On the (Secret) Crime Novels of E.L. Doctorow

Doctorow is known for his rich, often gritty historical fiction, but he interweaves tropes from noir and hardboiled fiction to create a rich, American subgenre all his own.

By Jesse Pasternack | April 22, 2022

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