• Essays

    Why The Thomas Crown Affair Is a Masterpiece of Surrealism

    The art heist film, which multiplies Maigrittes and melts Monets, plays with doubling, warping, and looping back, becoming a Surrealist artwork all on its own

    April 23, 2021  By Sabina Stent
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    Denzel's Forgotten Florida Noir, "Out of Time," Is Also a Perfect Pandemic Crime Movie

    It's a small island with some good friends, lots of adultery, and a very elaborate framing for murder. Welcome to Banyan Key.

    April 23, 2021  By David Masciotra
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    The Creative Sherlock Holmes: Appreciating the Rational Thinker's Hidden Artistry

    "Art requires the challenge of intense focus yet the ability to simultaneously remain open."

    April 23, 2021  By Bonnie MacBird
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    Hackers, Home Devices, and Technology’s Slow Creep Into Domesticity

    Smart homes and their many devices are increasingly popular—but will they bring us peace of mind?

    April 22, 2021  By Cate Holahan
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    How An Eccentric Old House Allowed Me To Blur the Lines Between Fact and Fiction

    "That big, creepy, old house might have been a little crazy and a lot rundown, but it meant something to all of us. It was our past. Our history."

    April 21, 2021  By Carole Johnstone
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    The Four Essential Elements to Writing Enduring Fiction

    Thriller author DJ Palmer breaks down the foundational structure to fiction that captivates readers.

    April 21, 2021  By D.J. Palmer
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    How Crime Writers Can Reimagine Public Safety Without Police

    "The next wave of crime fiction could help shape the public imagination of what a world where police weren’t in charge of public safety could look like."

    April 20, 2021  By Amy Suiter Clarke
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    Milan: Italy’s Capital of Style Goes Noir

    Milan is Italy's capital of industry and fashion. It also has a long tradition of crime novels that explore the city's underbelly.

    April 19, 2021  By Paul French
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    Resurrecting Edgar Allan Poe While Continuously Disappointing My Mother

    Poe's timeless themes and horrors translate pretty well to a modern YA setting, it turns out.

    April 19, 2021  By Mindy McGinnis
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    How Do You Keep A Long-Running Series Fresh? The Secret Is Character

    C.S. Harris, author of the Sebastian St. Cyr mysteries, on the joys of following characters' lives far beyond the pages of a single book.

    April 19, 2021  By C.S. Harris
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