The Butcher, The Embezzler, and the Fall Guy

The Butcher, The Embezzler, and the Fall Guy

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

By Gretchen Eberhart Cherington | June 15, 2023

Three Pivotal, Villainous Heroines in Contemporary Literature

Three Pivotal, Villainous Heroines in Contemporary Literature

Mirinae Lee on characters presented in all their complexity

By Mirinae Lee | June 14, 2023

Unlikely Friendships in Crime Fiction

Unlikely Friendships in Crime Fiction

Opposites attract: but does that hold for friends, too?

By Robyn Harding | June 14, 2023

Marilyn Monroe Was Murdered, And Three Other Conspiracy Theories I Believe

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.

By Julia Heaberlin | June 14, 2023

How A Hollywood Costumer's Unusual Profession Inspired Her Murder Mystery

How A Hollywood Costumer's Unusual Profession Inspired Her Murder Mystery

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

By Marjorie McCown | June 14, 2023

Six Great Thrillers About Adventurers, Bohemians, Nomads, Runaways, and Other Modern Rebels

Six Great Thrillers About Adventurers, Bohemians, Nomads, Runaways, and Other Modern Rebels

Wendy Heard on novels and characters driven by an inner restlessness

By Wendy Heard | June 13, 2023

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Worth the Wait: Talking with <em>Mother Howl</em>’s Craig Clevenger

Worth the Wait: Talking with Mother Howl’s Craig Clevenger

Rob Hart and Craig Clevenger in a wide-ranging conversation about writing and moving across genres.

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Liz Lawson and Kathleen Glasgow On Crafting YA Mysteries

Liz Lawson and Kathleen Glasgow On Crafting YA Mysteries

Two co-authors talk young adult fiction and the art of plotting.

By Liz Lawson and Kathleen Glasgow | June 12, 2023

How Being Called a Plagiarist Made Me a Writer

How Being Called a Plagiarist Made Me a Writer

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The Best Psychological Thrillers of June 2023

The Best Psychological Thrillers of June 2023

Twisty thrillers, haunting character studies, and one incredibly vicious Disney princess

By Molly Odintz | June 9, 2023

The Businessman and the Author

The Businessman and the Author

How a series of suspicious deaths and an intriguing story about Russia, told at a Bahamas estate, turned into a wild new novel.

By Josh Haven | June 9, 2023

Six Great Thrillers Featuring Manipulative Mom-Friends at Their Best

Six Great Thrillers Featuring Manipulative Mom-Friends at Their Best

Ashley Audrain on circumstantial friendship and dangerous secrets.

By Ashley Audrain | June 9, 2023

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