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The Con Artist and the American Dream

The Con Artist and the American Dream

"[T]he conman is the American Dreamer who takes a step too far against one of the most formidable obstacles one can face: reality."

By Daniel H. Turtel | February 27, 2023

How <em>Treme</em> Showed Me How to Write About New Orleans

How Treme Showed Me How to Write About New Orleans

On the city of New Orleans as character and catalyst.

By Veronica G. Henry | February 27, 2023

Vicki Hendricks, <em>Miami Purity</em>, and the Making of a Neo-Noir Classic

Vicki Hendricks, Miami Purity, and the Making of a Neo-Noir Classic

The wild, funny, sexy noir that helped launch a new era of crime fiction.

By Craig Pittman | February 24, 2023

What Is It That Makes Used Bookstores So Wonderful?

What Is It That Makes Used Bookstores So Wonderful?

Used bookstores are more than just stores with books

By Keith Roysdon | February 24, 2023

The Boogeyman Buildings

The Boogeyman Buildings

Michael Gonzales on New York City in the dark days and the haunting legacy of two uptown buildings.

By Michael Gonzales | February 23, 2023

The Absurdity of Espionage

The Absurdity of Espionage

Or, some thoughts on the spy balloon.

By Jonathan Payne | February 22, 2023

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The Only Woman in the Room

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Why So Many Journalists Turn to Careers in Crime Fiction

Why So Many Journalists Turn to Careers in Crime Fiction

Michael Robotham on the journey from crime reporter to novelist

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Spouses with Secrets

Spouses with Secrets

How are so many criminals able to trick the people closest to them?

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The Monastery of the Mind

The Monastery of the Mind

William Kotzwinkle could never become a monk. So he created one in crime fiction instead.

By William Kotzwinkle | February 14, 2023

The Strange Real-Life Mystery Behind Edgar Allan Poe's

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Fact meets fiction in Poe’s classic story of a murderer.

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Flowers as Weapons

Flowers as Weapons

"[T]here’s often a fine line between the beautiful and the dangerous..."

By K. L. Cerra | February 13, 2023

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