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    The Long Island Cops Who Schemed To Take Over the District Attorney's Office

    The Long Island Cops Who Schemed To Take Over the District Attorney's Office

    Gus Garcia-Roberts on corruption, electioneering, and how Jimmy Burke started his rise in Suffolk County.

    By Gus Garcia-Roberts | May 4, 2022

    Phoebe Atwood Taylor: Prolific Mystery Novelist and Creator of

    Phoebe Atwood Taylor: Prolific Mystery Novelist and Creator of "The Codfish Sherlock"

    A closer look at the life and work of the queen of Massachusetts mystery

    By Otto Penzler | May 4, 2022

    Suspense Writers Take Note: It's All About the Tension

    Suspense Writers Take Note: It's All About the Tension

    "There exists an unwritten contract between the suspense reader and writer that...tension will always be a significant part of the ride."

    By Daniel Kalla | May 4, 2022

    The Incredible, True Story of How the Government Turned Sammy Gravano, Gambino Family Underboss, Into a Cooperating Witness

    The Incredible, True Story of How the Government Turned Sammy Gravano, Gambino Family Underboss, Into a Cooperating Witness

    John Gleeson was a federal prosecutor in Brooklyn getting ready to put John Gotti back on trial, when he got a phone call that would change everything about the case.

    By John Gleeson | May 3, 2022

    The Fine Art of Incredible Plot Twists

    The Fine Art of Incredible Plot Twists

    Elizabeth Day on nine works from different eras and genres, all united by one thing: a twist that completely upends your reading experience.

    By Elizabeth Day | May 3, 2022

    Tracing the Portrayal of Mental Disorders in Literature Over Time, Through Five Books

    Tracing the Portrayal of Mental Disorders in Literature Over Time, Through Five Books

    Jane Shemilt on the evolution of 'madness' in fiction.

    By Jane Shemilt | May 3, 2022

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    The Best Reviewed Books of the Month: April 2022

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    Your Guide to the Best Crime Shows Coming Out This Month

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    Beyond the Plot: Craft Tricks of Great Commercial Thrillers

    Beyond the Plot: Craft Tricks of Great Commercial Thrillers

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