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    My First Thriller: <br>Michael Connelly

    My First Thriller:
    Michael Connelly

    How the creator of Harry Bosch discovered Chandler, forged a career, overcame rejection, and got his first book published.

    By Rick Pullen | May 7, 2020

    The State of Crime Writing in 2020: Part 2

    The State of Crime Writing in 2020: Part 2

    A roundtable discussion with the nominees for the Mystery Writers of America's 2020 Edgar Awards

    By CrimeReads | April 29, 2020

    Ed Brubaker on Nostalgia, Adventure Stories, and Teens Hunting Demons

    Ed Brubaker on Nostalgia, Adventure Stories, and Teens Hunting Demons

    A Graphic Content special edition for the surprise release of Ed Brubaker and Marcos Martin’s FRIDAY

    By Alex Segura | April 29, 2020

    The State of Crime Writing in 2020: Part 1

    The State of Crime Writing in 2020: Part 1

    A roundtable discussion with the nominees for the Mystery Writers of America's 2020 Edgar Awards

    By CrimeReads | April 28, 2020

    Marcia Clark For the Defense

    Marcia Clark For the Defense

    The Famed Attorney and Bestselling Author Talks Crime, Compulsion, and (Lack of) Closure

    By John B. Valeri | April 20, 2020

    Donna Leon on Italian Culture, Environmentalism, and Her Long-Running Series

    Donna Leon on Italian Culture, Environmentalism, and Her Long-Running Series

    The crime maestro celebrates the generosity of Italians, in both ordinary and extraordinary times.

    By CrimeReads | April 13, 2020

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    Brian De Palma and Susan Lehman Talk Noir, Scandals, and Pulpy Cover Art

    By CrimeReads | April 9, 2020

    Don Winslow's Return to California Noir

    By Dwyer Murphy | April 7, 2020

    Hilary Davidson and Susan Elia MacNeal on Writing PTSD in Fiction

    By Susan Elia MacNeal and Hilary Davidson | April 3, 2020

    My First Thriller: Lee Child

    My First Thriller: Lee Child

    How the creator of Jack Reacher got fired, started writing, found a pen name, found an agent, and launched a new career.

    By Rick Pullen | April 2, 2020

    Romantic Christian Suspense: A Roundtable Discussion

    Romantic Christian Suspense: A Roundtable Discussion

    Six romantic suspense authors, all with a Christian focus to their work, discuss the joys and challenges of their beloved subgenre.

    By Colleen Coble | March 24, 2020

    Graphic Content: At the Intersection of Comics and Crime With Howard Chaykin

    Graphic Content: At the Intersection of Comics and Crime With Howard Chaykin

    Alex Segura profiles legendary comic book creators

    By Alex Segura | March 19, 2020

    Harlan Coben Believes <em>Planet of the Apes</em> Is the Best Twist Ending in History

    Harlan Coben Believes Planet of the Apes Is the Best Twist Ending in History

    And other thoughts from the bestselling author.

    By CrimeReads | March 19, 2020

    Caroline Kepnes and Ani Katz on Using Fiction to Dissect Toxic Masculinity

    Caroline Kepnes and Ani Katz on Using Fiction to Dissect Toxic Masculinity

    Authors discuss misogyny, violence, and gendered expectations.

    By Caroline Kepnes & Ani Katz | March 13, 2020

    Michael Koryta and Alma Katsu on Horror, Craft, and Reinvention

    Michael Koryta and Alma Katsu on Horror, Craft, and Reinvention

    Two authors discuss their greatest fears and the weight of history

    By Michael Koryta | March 9, 2020

    Paul Vidich on Cold War Espionage, a CIA Cover-Up, and a Family Tragedy

    Paul Vidich on Cold War Espionage, a CIA Cover-Up, and a Family Tragedy

    The author's uncle was dosed with LSD and died outside a New York City hotel. Now, he's exploring that crime in a new thriller.

    By Kevin Larimer | March 6, 2020

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