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On Finding Allies In Fictional Authors

On Finding Allies In Fictional Authors

Writing from the perspective of a made-up author can add the extra distance needed for an honest, critical outlook on society.

By John Jantunen | June 8, 2022

The Mysterious Case of the CIA's Man in Moscow

The Mysterious Case of the CIA's Man in Moscow

Alexander Ogorodnik was recruited in a Turkish bath in Bogotá, Colombia. Then, he was summoned back to Moscow.

By Howard Blum | June 8, 2022

Murder Isn't Funny. But Gallows Humor Is!

Murder Isn't Funny. But Gallows Humor Is!

"In real life, [murder is] devastating....What is funny—in life and on the page—is how people cope with the savagery and finality of a senseless homicide."

By Marshall Karp | June 8, 2022

James Patterson Remembers His First Literary Party, Where James Baldwin Fought Norman Mailer

James Patterson Remembers His First Literary Party, Where James Baldwin Fought Norman Mailer

"They were arguing loudly, fists clenched, looking like they were ready to rumble. The bedroom had become a pint-size boxing ring."

By James Patterson | June 7, 2022

Long Live Pantsing

Long Live Pantsing

Chris Offutt discovers the "pantser v. plotter" debate and promptly reevaluates his fifty-six years of writing.

By Chris Offutt | June 7, 2022

Remembering Comics Legend Neal Adams

Remembering Comics Legend Neal Adams

"[I]f you bought a super-hero comic anytime between 1967 and 2021, you were a fan."

By Michael Barson and Hector DeJean | June 7, 2022

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

Who's Queer in Christie?

By Katharine Schellman | June 7, 2022

Why Is Friendnapping So Traumatic?

By Siena Sterling | June 7, 2022

All Tied Up with a Bow: Sulari Gentill On Endings

By Sulari Gentill | June 7, 2022

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.

By CrimeReads | June 6, 2022

Cornell Woolrich, the Dark Prince of Noir

Cornell Woolrich, the Dark Prince of Noir

David Gordon on the world of Woolrich, ruled by fate, laced with poetry, unspooling like a dream.

By David Gordon | June 6, 2022

Kathmandu: Murder in the Mountain Kingdom

Kathmandu: Murder in the Mountain Kingdom

Crime and the City visits Nepal's capital, finding a spiritual homeland, a notorious serial killer, and lots of backpacker noir.

By Paul French | June 6, 2022

M. P. Woodward: Why It Took Me Twenty Years To Write My First Spy Thriller

M. P. Woodward: Why It Took Me Twenty Years To Write My First Spy Thriller

How changing technology motivated a former naval intelligence officer to revisit his dreams of writing fiction.

By M. P. Woodward | June 6, 2022

Harry Houdini Vs. the Witch of Lime Street

Harry Houdini Vs. the Witch of Lime Street

Inside a famous effort by the great magician to discredit a fraudulent spiritualist.

By Christine Schiefer and Em Schultz | June 4, 2022

It is impossible to resist the charms of <br><em>How to Steal a Million</em>

It is impossible to resist the charms of
How to Steal a Million

The 1966 film starring Audrey Hepburn and Peter O'Toole is probably the loveliest caper movie ever made.

By Olivia Rutigliano | June 3, 2022

Martin Edwards: My Life In Crime

Martin Edwards: My Life In Crime

The Golden Age crime fiction expert on his new book about the history of detective fiction.

By Martin Edwards | June 3, 2022

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