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    The Art of Throwing Truly Memorable Parties – In Suspense Novels

    The Art of Throwing Truly Memorable Parties – In Suspense Novels

    Lara Elena Donnelly on dinner parties, galas, country weekends and the many tortures they inflict on characters with secrets to hide.

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    Make the Face Match the Ass: Delilah S. Dawson on Transformation in Thrillers

    Make the Face Match the Ass: Delilah S. Dawson on Transformation in Thrillers

    "The goal of a character’s transformation is that it feels natural, satisfying, and deserved."

    By Delilah S. Dawson | February 1, 2022

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    By T.A. Willberg | February 1, 2022

    The Curious Fate of Care Leavers in Crime Fiction

    The Curious Fate of Care Leavers in Crime Fiction

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    Who Killed Christopher Marlowe?

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    Why Do We Feel So Much Empathy for Villains?

    Why Do We Feel So Much Empathy for Villains?

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