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Jay Gatsby, Confidence Man

Jay Gatsby, Confidence Man

Rereading 'The Great Gatsby' as a classic con artist story.

By Danielle Teller | May 7, 2025

It's Always About the Money – Because That's Fun

It's Always About the Money – Because That's Fun

Sue Hincenbergs on crime fiction and a need for cash.

By Sue Hincenbergs | May 7, 2025

Older, Wiser. . .and Solving Crimes

Older, Wiser. . .and Solving Crimes

Alison Goodman on the rise of older women amateur sleuths.

By Alison Goodman | May 7, 2025

Len Deighton and the Spy Novel

Len Deighton and the Spy Novel

When Your Art Goes Boom

By Paul Vidich | May 6, 2025

A Brief Survey of Crimes Committed During Voyages of Exploration

A Brief Survey of Crimes Committed During Voyages of Exploration

Steph Post on murder and mayhem in the midst of discovery.

By Steph Post | May 6, 2025

Carlyn Greenwald On Finding Herself in Queer-Coded Horror

Carlyn Greenwald On Finding Herself in Queer-Coded Horror

There's a growing market for terrifying, thrilling tales featuring queer heroes. So why don't we see more of these stories?

By Carlyn Greenwald | May 6, 2025

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Can’t Solve the Case Without the Right Set of Wheels

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By Elisabeth Dini | May 1, 2025

Conspiracies, Urban Legends, and the Most Dangerous (Video) Game

Conspiracies, Urban Legends, and the Most Dangerous (Video) Game

1980s moral panics led to a persistent myth: "an evil cabinet of doom" that turned players obsessive and violent

By Collin Armstrong | April 30, 2025

Rick Mofina on the Day He Went Inside the Execution Chamber in Huntsville, Texas

Rick Mofina on the Day He Went Inside the Execution Chamber in Huntsville, Texas

"Executions are scheduled for 6 p.m."

By Rick Mofina | April 29, 2025

Detective Novels and the

Detective Novels and the "Middlebrow"

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

By Tom Spencer | April 29, 2025

Why the World of Influencers Is Perfect for a Mystery

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.

By Liann Zhang | April 28, 2025

The Curious Case of <em>The Comeback Trail</em>

The Curious Case of The Comeback Trail

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

By Vince Keenan | April 25, 2025

Paying Homage to A Florida Cinematic Legend: Tony Rome, On The Beach, Wearing a Three-Piece Suit

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

By Patrick J. Sauer | April 25, 2025

Art Trafficking in the 21st Century and the Fight Against Cultural Plunder

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

By C. L. Miller | April 24, 2025

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