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Sand, Martinis, Remote Isles, Murder: Eight Thrillers with Beach and Jungle Settings

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Spies in Small Towns

Spies in Small Towns

Jay S. Bell on the CIA's resettlement program and the small American towns playing host to highly valued intelligence assets.

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5 Thriller Novels That Grab You from Page One

5 Thriller Novels That Grab You from Page One

Ryan Pote on escapist summer sizzlers.

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Why Military Stories Matter

Why Military Stories Matter

Andrews & Wilson on the responsibility they feel in writing military thrillers.

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5 Novels About the End of Democracy

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Len Deighton’s Spy Novels:  A Personal Selection

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The State of the Mystery, Part 2: Issues, Concerns, and The Long Road Ahead

The State of the Mystery, Part 2: Issues, Concerns, and The Long Road Ahead

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Here's who should play <br> James Bond Next

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