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    The Story Behind a New Book Pushing the Conversation About <em>The Wire</em> Into New Territory

    The Story Behind a New Book Pushing the Conversation About The Wire Into New Territory

    Ronda Racha Penrice and Michael Gonzales discuss the show's legacy and the new book, Cracking the Wire During Black Lives Matter

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    Why Catriona Ward Decided To Explore The Abhorrent World of Animal Testing

    Why Catriona Ward Decided To Explore The Abhorrent World of Animal Testing

    On remote control dogs, nature vs. nurture, and the horror and joy inherent to being alive.

    By Catriona Ward | March 7, 2022

    What if the FBI Required Recruits to  Read Paranormal Crime Thrillers?

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    Or, how supernatural mystery novels can help America’s elite law enforcement organization defeat today’s most creative criminals.

    By Matt Miksa | March 7, 2022

    Seven Colorful Cover Themes from Crime Fiction’s Past

    Seven Colorful Cover Themes from Crime Fiction’s Past

    It was a different time. A time of long legs, falling bodies, disembodied heads, and butterfly chairs.

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    The Books Will Keep You Warm

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    Can Contemporary Spy Novels Ever Live Up to the Cold War Classics?

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