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    The Real-Life Political Scandal That Inspired Jean-Patrick Manchette's First Thriller

    The Real-Life Political Scandal That Inspired Jean-Patrick Manchette's First Thriller

    In 1965, a Moroccan politician was arrested by French police, then never seen again. Amidst the international uproar, one author was paying close attention.

    By Gary Indiana | September 28, 2021

    Which International Thriller Should You Binge This Weekend?

    Which International Thriller Should You Binge This Weekend?

    September brings disappearances in France, Jack London in Spain, and more.

    By Dwyer Murphy | September 24, 2021

    Eight Books Based on Real Female Spies

    Eight Books Based on Real Female Spies

    No one expected women—especially women of a certain age—to be working in espionage. This invisibility made them highly effective spies.

    By Stephanie Marie Thornton | September 17, 2021

    Rock Of Ages: What Graham Greene Can Teach The Modern Novelist

    Rock Of Ages: What Graham Greene Can Teach The Modern Novelist

    In Brighton Rock, all the novelist's formidable tools are on display.

    By Craig Nova | September 17, 2021

    A Reader’s Guide to Crime and Suspense Fiction on the River

    A Reader’s Guide to Crime and Suspense Fiction on the River

    Why some of crime fiction's best stories are set on rivers.

    By Rebecca Hodge | September 14, 2021

    Binge-Worthy Characters in Books and on the Screen

    Binge-Worthy Characters in Books and on the Screen

    How to create characters who will make a deep connection over a long-running series.

    By Tori Eldridge | September 14, 2021

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    Six Great Novels with Mysterious Protagonists

    By Christopher Swann | September 10, 2021

    My First Thriller: James Grady

    By Rick Pullen | September 9, 2021

    The Strange Story of a Dog, a Diamond Discovery, and the Fierce Rivalries of the Canadian Arctic

    By Matthew Hart | September 8, 2021

    Paul Vidich on Moral Dilemmas and the Allure of Spy Fiction

    Paul Vidich on Moral Dilemmas and the Allure of Spy Fiction

    A conversation with novelist Paul Vidich and an exclusive cover reveal

    By CrimeReads | September 3, 2021

    What to Stream This September: Robert Redford's Crime Movies

    What to Stream This September: Robert Redford's Crime Movies

    Nothing takes you from the end of summer to the start of fall like a Robert Redford movie

    By Olivia Rutigliano | September 2, 2021

    The Best Psychological Thrillers, According to a Clinical Psychologist

    The Best Psychological Thrillers, According to a Clinical Psychologist

    real about human development, thought processes, coping mechanisms, and interpersonal and cultural dynamics."">"My favorite books capture something tangibly and often uncomfortably real about human development, thought processes, coping mechanisms, and interpersonal and cultural dynamics."

    By S. F. Kosa | August 27, 2021

    What Do CIA Analysts and Investigative Journalists Have In Common?

    What Do CIA Analysts and Investigative Journalists Have In Common?

    Both rely on covert sources. Both piece together puzzles. And both can be risky—and rewarding.

    By Karen Cleveland | August 27, 2021

    Colombo – Writing Crime in a Nation Once Torn Apart by Violence

    Colombo – Writing Crime in a Nation Once Torn Apart by Violence

    A look at the crime and mystery literature of Sri Lanka's largest city

    By Paul French | August 23, 2021

    Eight Science Fiction and Fantasy Heist Novels

    Eight Science Fiction and Fantasy Heist Novels

    Matt Bell explains why the heist might just be the perfect worldbuilding tool.

    By Matt Bell | August 19, 2021

    Intersectional Feminist Spy Fiction: A Conversation with Aya de Leon, Lauren Wilkinson, and Rosalie Knecht

    Intersectional Feminist Spy Fiction: A Conversation with Aya de Leon, Lauren Wilkinson, and Rosalie Knecht

    Three authors driving the evolution of espionage fiction.

    By Aya de Leon | August 18, 2021

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