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Brittany Butler on Joining the CIA, Tradecraft, and Writing True-to-Life Spy Fiction

Brittany Butler on Joining the CIA, Tradecraft, and Writing True-to-Life Spy Fiction

The author of The Patriot's Daughter examines the intersection of espionage and characterization

By Brittany Butler | April 21, 2026

James Wolff on Why the World of Espionage Is Impossibly Messy

James Wolff on Why the World of Espionage Is Impossibly Messy

'I have come to the conclusion that this sense of uncertainty and ambiguity lies at the heart of the profession.'

By James Wolff | April 14, 2026

What to Watch Now: Syriana (2005)

What to Watch Now: Syriana (2005)

A complex story about oil, power, and morally compromised people.

By Radha Vatsal | April 14, 2026

The Husband and Wife Team Who Spent 10 Years Writing a Financial Thriller about Globalization

The Husband and Wife Team Who Spent 10 Years Writing a Financial Thriller about Globalization

David Woo and Margalit Shinar look back on their working relationship.

By David Woo and Margalit Shinar | April 10, 2026

Connor Martin on Writing Spy Thrillers Grounded in Real-World Foreign Policy

Connor Martin on Writing Spy Thrillers Grounded in Real-World Foreign Policy

The author of The Silver Fish shares how to get government right in crime fiction

By Connor Martin | April 9, 2026

Alan Parks on Historical Accuracy, Ridley Scott, and Finding Detail in Anecdotes

Alan Parks on Historical Accuracy, Ridley Scott, and Finding Detail in Anecdotes

The author of Gunner learns history while writing a World War II thriller

By Alan Parks | April 6, 2026

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Two Minds, One Story: Linda Keir on How Writing Partnerships Really Work

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The duo of Linda Joffe Hull and Keir Graff answers questions about collaborating on thrillers

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How to Spot a Liar: Kate White on the Techniques of Deception in Mysteries

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Luigi Mangione Is a Symptom of the Sickness at Healthcare's Heart

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