• Essays

    Detective Novels and the "Middlebrow"

    For generations, many detective novelists have been told their books are 'middlebrow' – perhaps that's a good thing.

    April 29, 2025  By Tom Spencer
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    Why the World of Influencers Is Perfect for a Mystery

    Lianna Zhang ơn her time as a skincare influencer and her decision to leave it behind to write a novel.

    April 28, 2025  By Liann Zhang
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    The Curious Case of The Comeback Trail

    The comedy caper has been made twice, but did anyone notice?

    April 25, 2025  By Vince Keenan
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    Paying Homage to A Florida Cinematic Legend: Tony Rome, On The Beach, Wearing a Three-Piece Suit

    Patrick Sauer considers a historic luxury hotel, an iconic Florida detective, and Frank Sinatra's most underrated acting role

    April 25, 2025  By Patrick J. Sauer
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    Art Trafficking in the 21st Century and the Fight Against Cultural Plunder

    C.L. Miller on the changing nature of art smuggling and antiquity theft in a conflict-ridden, internet-dominated era

    April 24, 2025  By C. L. Miller
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    The Inheritance We Don’t Choose: Pointe Shoes, Family Secrets, and a Very Lethal Hairbrush

    Nina Laurin on mothers and daughters.

    April 24, 2025  By Nina Laurin
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    Francesco Paola on Finding Inspiration in the Works of Dorothy B. Hughes

    "Her dialogue and prose capture the claustrophobic locales, the ambiance, the desolation, and the loneliness of the protagonists"

    April 24, 2025  By Francesco Paola
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    In Defense of the
    Edgelord: On Extreme
    Horror As Good Politics

    If a fictional story feels "needlessly cruel" to you, take a look at the world outside

    April 23, 2025  By Alex Gonzalez
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    Incarcerated Women in Fiction

    Samantha Crewson on the lack of representation in novels, and what it means for our society.

    April 23, 2025  By Samantha Crewson
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    Why We Turn to Detective Fiction in Times of Upheaval

    Louise Hegarty on the comforts of 'fair play'.

    April 22, 2025  By Louise Hegarty
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