• Essays

    The Timeless Mystery (Books) of Savannah, Georgia

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

    November 15, 2021  By Paul French
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    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.

    November 12, 2021  By Caitlin Flynn
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    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.

    November 12, 2021  By Nicholas Meyer
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    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.

    November 11, 2021  By Olivia Rutigliano
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    The Rise of the London Police and the 1877 Scandal That Nearly Shut Down Scotland Yard

    The Trial of the Detectives

    November 11, 2021  By Karen Odden
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    The Never-Ending Hawaiian Lawsuit and the Search for Yamashita's Gold

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

    November 11, 2021  By James Kestral
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    Code Blue: Ballard, Bosch and a City in Crisis in Michael Connelly's The Dark Hours

    Connelly – the shadow historian for the LAPD and the city of Los Angeles – shows both institutions approaching a crisis point.

    November 10, 2021  By Bruce Riordan
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    What About Ann Rule?

    An ode to the original queen of true crime, who focused on victims, not perpetrators; lessons, not details; and loss, not violence.

    November 10, 2021  By Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell
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    The Great Age of the Celebrity Crime Reporter

    Percy Hoskins wasn't just a journalist. He was also 1950s-era Britain's go-to expert for all things crime-y.

    November 10, 2021  By Lynne Truss
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    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?

    November 9, 2021  By Alice Henderson
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