• Essays

    The End of the Soviet Union and The Rise of the Oligarchs

    Long established gangsters and former government agents grappled for resources in the twilight of the 20th century.

    June 21, 2023  By William Maz
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    The Western Gothic in Film, Music, and Literature: A Primer

    "[A]rtists are here to remind us of the monsters—usually in human form—that lay wait across the plains and mountains and deserts."

    June 20, 2023  By Jon Bassoff
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    Why Dating Is Like a Whodunnit

    "if I played my part right, with any luck, I could dodge the red herrings, and eventually meet my match..."

    June 20, 2023  By L. M. Chilton
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    The Danger of Adventure

    "I wanted to capture the joy and excitement of exploring the natural world."

    June 16, 2023  By Nicole Baart
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    Alison Gaylin on the Challenges of Bringing a Robert B. Parker PI into the Social Media Era

    How Sunny Randall got on Instagram

    June 15, 2023  By Alison Gaylin
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    The Butcher, The Embezzler, and the Fall Guy

    A strange story of greed, corruption, and the meat industry, from early 20th century Minnesota.

    June 15, 2023  By Gretchen Eberhart Cherington
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    Marilyn Monroe Was Murdered, And Three Other Conspiracy Theories I Believe

    When it comes to the doings of the rich and powerful, Julia Heaberlin has some questions.

    June 14, 2023  By Julia Heaberlin
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    How A Hollywood Costumer's Unusual Profession Inspired Her Murder Mystery

    "[C]ostume design is all about storytelling..."

    June 14, 2023  By Marjorie McCown
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    Rethinking Genre, or, The Great Genre Rebellion

    Wendy Walker on psychological thrillers, finding your niche, and experimenting with genre conventions.

    June 13, 2023  By Wendy Walker
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    How Being Called a Plagiarist Made Me a Writer

    "How could I find my voice, one that no one could claim was someone else’s?"

    June 12, 2023  By Siena Sterling
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