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The Timeless Mystery (Books) of Savannah, Georgia

The Timeless Mystery (Books) of Savannah, Georgia

Cozy mysteries, gothic novels, and true crime juggernauts—all inspired by a city awash in history.

By Paul French | November 15, 2021

Is There a Connection Between Surviving Assault and Consuming True Crime?

Is There a Connection Between Surviving Assault and Consuming True Crime?

There is no "one size fits all" approach when it comes to trauma—but some survivors find purpose, validation, and an effective means of exposure therapy in their pursuit of true crime.

By Caitlin Flynn | November 12, 2021

Conan Doyle's Children, Or, Thoughts on the Competition

Conan Doyle's Children, Or, Thoughts on the Competition

Pastiche authors must walk a thin line between honoring what came before and reflecting contemporary values.

By Nicholas Meyer | November 12, 2021

On the mystery novel written by A.A. Milne, creator of Winnie-the-Pooh

On the mystery novel written by A.A. Milne, creator of Winnie-the-Pooh

In 1922, he published a clever locked-room whodunnit that caught the attention of Raymond Chandler.

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 11, 2021

The Rise of the London Police and the 1877 Scandal That Nearly Shut Down Scotland Yard

The Rise of the London Police and the 1877 Scandal That Nearly Shut Down Scotland Yard

The Trial of the Detectives

By Karen Odden | November 11, 2021

The Never-Ending Hawaiian Lawsuit and the Search for Yamashita's Gold

The Never-Ending Hawaiian Lawsuit and the Search for Yamashita's Gold

A Tale of Treasure, Torture, and Crime Across Eight Decades

By James Kestral | November 11, 2021

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Code Blue: Ballard, Bosch and a City in Crisis in Michael Connelly's The Dark Hours

By Bruce Riordan | November 10, 2021

What About Ann Rule?

By Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell | November 10, 2021

The Great Age of the Celebrity Crime Reporter

By Lynne Truss | November 10, 2021

How to Use the Environment of a Novel to Enhance Suspense

How to Use the Environment of a Novel to Enhance Suspense

Sometimes the setting really is a character in itself. But how do you get there?

By Alice Henderson | November 9, 2021

Rex Pickett On The Strange Experience of Donating His Papers To The Archives

Rex Pickett On The Strange Experience of Donating His Papers To The Archives

When the author of Sideways sent his papers off to be catalogued, he never expected to find inspiration for his next novel.

By Rex Pickett | November 9, 2021

Re-Ragging in Red: Murder Ballads and Dirty Cops

Re-Ragging in Red: Murder Ballads and Dirty Cops

Duncan and Brady isn't just a great song. It's a call to action against police abuse of the Black community.

By Candas Jane Dorsey | November 8, 2021

Soft Boiled Mysteries for Women Over 50

Soft Boiled Mysteries for Women Over 50

"The soft-boiled genre is embedded firmly between the cozy and the hard-boiled, like middle-aged and elder women ensconced between siren and senior."

By Gabrielle St. George | November 8, 2021

The Psychology of Reading and Writing Crime Fiction

The Psychology of Reading and Writing Crime Fiction

What makes crime stories so therapeutic? Writer and family counselor Lynne Reeves has some theories.

By Lynne Reeves | November 8, 2021

Josephine Tey and the Detection Club: A Mystery Solved

Josephine Tey and the Detection Club: A Mystery Solved

Tey was invited to join the Detection Club, yet her name never appeared on the membership roll. What happened?

By Martin Edwards and Jennifer Morag Henderson | November 5, 2021

Fatalism Has Always Been at the Core of the Bond Series

Fatalism Has Always Been at the Core of the Bond Series

It was there in Fleming's books and now it's in the movies, too: James Bond wants to die.

By Nick Kolakowski | November 5, 2021

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