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The Puzzling Life and Uncertain Death of Heinrich Feldmann, A Spy in the First World War

The Puzzling Life and Uncertain Death of Heinrich Feldmann, A Spy in the First World War

The Neutral Netherlands spent WWI riddled with spies, secret agents, and deserters. Their stories are incomplete, and all the more fascinating for it.

By Anna Lee Huber | September 3, 2021

How <em>The French Connection</em> Reinvented (and Exploded) the Police Procedural

How The French Connection Reinvented (and Exploded) the Police Procedural

William Friedkin's 1971 masterpiece is all about the chase. That's what distinguishes it from everything that came before and after.

By Chris McGinley | September 2, 2021

Why Artifacts Should Be Returned To Their Countries of Origin: A Look Inside The Debate

Why Artifacts Should Be Returned To Their Countries of Origin: A Look Inside The Debate

Many nations have acknowledged that their treasures come from a history of plunder, but they're rather divided on what to give back.

By Gill Paul | September 2, 2021

A Tour of Florida's <br>Haunted Hotels

A Tour of Florida's
Haunted Hotels

Chasing Ghosts in the Sunshine State

By Carol J. Perry | September 2, 2021

Remembering <em>Harry O</em>, The Seventies' Second Best, Mostly Forgotten Private Eye Series

Remembering Harry O, The Seventies' Second Best, Mostly Forgotten Private Eye Series

'The Rockford Files' may have outshone the darker noir of 'Harry O', but David Janssen's gumshoe series had lofty ambitions, too.

By J. Kingston Pierce | September 1, 2021

The Luxury Hotels That Gave Succor to the Queens of Golden Age Crime Fiction

The Luxury Hotels That Gave Succor to the Queens of Golden Age Crime Fiction

A look at the most inspiring and atmospheric writerly accommodations of the 1920s and 30s.

By Hannah Dennison | September 1, 2021

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Let’s All Be Final Girls

By Stephen Graham Jones | August 31, 2021

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By Nick Kolakowski | August 31, 2021

Portland: Noir in the City of Roses

By Paul French | August 30, 2021

The Best Chocolates for Crime Lovers (And Their Favorite Sleuths)

The Best Chocolates for Crime Lovers (And Their Favorite Sleuths)

Milk balls for Miss Marple, spicy bonbons for Nero Wolfe, and an Amaretto truffle for Nancy Drew.

By JoAnna Carl | August 30, 2021

What Do CIA Analysts and Investigative Journalists Have In Common?

What Do CIA Analysts and Investigative Journalists Have In Common?

Both rely on covert sources. Both piece together puzzles. And both can be risky—and rewarding.

By Karen Cleveland | August 27, 2021

Tony Parker: Meet the Man Who Turned Oral Histories Into an Art Form

Tony Parker: Meet the Man Who Turned Oral Histories Into an Art Form

In the 1950s, Parker began visiting prisoners in Britain. Soon, he was carrying a tape recorder.

By Tanner Tafelski | August 27, 2021

Can We Talk About Caroline Blackwood, Please?

Can We Talk About Caroline Blackwood, Please?

Caroline Blackwood was much more than a muse. She was one of the greatest, darkest writers who ever lived.

By Virginia Feito | August 26, 2021

A Rumination on DCI Jane Tennison

A Rumination on DCI Jane Tennison

Looking back at the beloved series "Prime Suspect" and its curt, magnetic, mighty protagonist.

By Julia Sirmons | August 26, 2021

What's the Secret to Writing Great Romantic Suspense?

What's the Secret to Writing Great Romantic Suspense?

Suspense and romance are all about building tension. Here are some tips for keeping your readers racing through the pages.

By Karen Rose | August 26, 2021

On the Pretty, Pent-Up Crime Films of Wes Anderson

On the Pretty, Pent-Up Crime Films of Wes Anderson

Trapped in bright, beautiful, but stiff aesthetics, Anderson's characters often find themselves turning to crimes and schemes when trying to express their true feelings.

By Jesse Pasternack | August 25, 2021

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