• Essays

    Let’s All Be Final Girls

    Stephen Graham Jones on the evolution of the slasher film and its central figure—the final girl.

    August 31, 2021  By Stephen Graham Jones
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    Manhunter Takes Down Thief: How Michael Mann’s Early Career Led to ‘Heat’

    'Heat' is the director's masterpiece. It was also the culmination of decades of experimenting with the archetypal cops and thieves.

    August 31, 2021  By Nick Kolakowski
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    Portland: Noir in the City of Roses

    Portland has inspired its fair share of crime novels. From its hardscrabble past to today's hot button issues, it's a city living on a knife's edge.

    August 30, 2021  By Paul French
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    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.

    August 30, 2021  By JoAnna Carl
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    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.

    August 27, 2021  By Karen Cleveland
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    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.

    August 27, 2021  By Tanner Tafelski
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    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.

    August 26, 2021  By Virginia Feito
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    A Rumination on DCI Jane Tennison

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

    August 26, 2021  By Julia Sirmons
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    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.

    August 26, 2021  By Karen Rose
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    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.

    August 25, 2021  By Jesse Pasternack
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