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    Christopher Bollen on Americans Abroad and Setting as an Active Character

    Christopher Bollen on Americans Abroad and Setting as an Active Character

    In his latest literary thriller, Bollen brings the mystery to Cairo.

    By Peter Handel | March 8, 2023

    Shop Talk: Brendan Slocumb Absolutely Does Not Listen to Music While He's Writing

    Shop Talk: Brendan Slocumb Absolutely Does Not Listen to Music While He's Writing

    Crime writers talk routine, revision, and what kind of background noise is right for the workday.

    By Eli Cranor | February 28, 2023

    Two Thriller Writers and Former Spies On Writing and Living Espionage

    Two Thriller Writers and Former Spies On Writing and Living Espionage

    Alma Katsu and Kathleen Kent talk historical fiction, spy novels, and their careers in national security and intelligence.

    By Alma Katsu and Kathleen Kent | February 28, 2023

    Steve Berry Talks History, Research, and Preservation

    Steve Berry Talks History, Research, and Preservation

    "From start to finish the research and writing process takes about 18 months per book."

    By CrimeReads | February 23, 2023

    Why Mariah Fredericks Is Taking on the Lindbergh Kidnapping – From the Nanny's Perspective

    Why Mariah Fredericks Is Taking on the Lindbergh Kidnapping – From the Nanny's Perspective

    A new historical novel shines a new light on one of the world's most notorious crimes.

    By Nancie Clare | February 17, 2023

    The Life and Legacy of James Ellroy

    The Life and Legacy of James Ellroy

    Steven Powell's new work on Ellroy is an ambitious biography and a fascinating glimpse into the mind of "the Demon Dog."

    By Andrew Nette | February 10, 2023

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    Kelly J. Ford's New Novel, The Hunt: An Exclusive Cover Reveal and Conversation

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    A Scientist and Sci-fi Author on Imagining the Future and Breaking the Rules

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