The Exploits and Exploitation of Indian Street Magic, Jadoo

The Exploits and Exploitation of Indian Street Magic, Jadoo

Harini Nagendra on the tradition of Jadoo and its complex relationship with Western magic

By Harini Nagendra | May 1, 2024

The Author as Protagonist

The Author as Protagonist

Why are so many fictional writers solving crimes in detective novels?

By Catherine Mack | April 29, 2024

G'day, From An Apparently Terrifying Continent

G'day, From An Apparently Terrifying Continent

Author Michelle Prak investigates what makes Australia such perfect terrain for thrillers.

By Michelle Prak | April 26, 2024

How Four Investigative Reporting Experiences Led to Great Mystery “Material”

How Four Investigative Reporting Experiences Led to Great Mystery “Material”

When there are Great Danes in the autopsy room, you know you've got a detail for a novel.

By Victoria Houston | April 25, 2024

Sasha Vasilyuk: To the Insecure ESL Writer I Once Was

Sasha Vasilyuk: To the Insecure ESL Writer I Once Was

On learning English and daring to be a novelist.

By Sasha Vasilyuk | April 24, 2024

The Ripple Effect of Crime

The Ripple Effect of Crime

"Acknowledging these life-changing ripples gives depth to the characters of a story. And in real life, it can help survivors deal with their trauma."

By Karen Rose | April 24, 2024

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The Los Angeles Wine World's Enduring Murder Mystery

The Los Angeles Wine World's Enduring Murder Mystery

During Prohibition, wine production was booming, when one of the city's biggest wine makers went missing.

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“My Mind Had Been Fired By Reading Cheap Detective Stories

“My Mind Had Been Fired By Reading Cheap Detective Stories"

The colorful criminal escapades of the Gunn Brothers of San Francisco and Manhattan and the classic 1942 noir novel that came out of it all

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Farewell, Prague: How I Had to Leave the City of Inspiration to Write My Spy Novel

Farewell, Prague: How I Had to Leave the City of Inspiration to Write My Spy Novel

I.S. Berry on expat dreams

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Dying Cities: On the Lone Book of 'Lost' Novelist Elaine Perry

Dying Cities: On the Lone Book of 'Lost' Novelist Elaine Perry

Published in 1990, 'Another Present Era' offered a vision of New York like no other.

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Philip Miller On Using Ouija Boards to Fuel Creativity

Philip Miller On Using Ouija Boards to Fuel Creativity

"Ouija boards are a fascinating tool for a mystery novel."

By Philip Miller | April 18, 2024

Heather Graham on Ancient Texts and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Heather Graham on Ancient Texts and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

The novelist reflects on reaching the end of a series.

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On Writing a Book When The World is On Fire

On Writing a Book When The World is On Fire

Sara Koffi on turning to thrillers when justice is missing.

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