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Mysterious Lighthouses: The Perfect Setting for Fiction

A reminder of the past, a marker of civilization...and sometimes a playground for our worst fears and anxieties.

June 22, 2022  By Vicki Delany writing as Eva Gates
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The Case for Catharsis in Crime Fiction

Julie Mayhew on using crime and suspense to channel grief and rage.

June 21, 2022  By Julie Mayhew
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Javier Cercas and The Art of the Back Story

With the launch of a new detective series, the enigmatic Spanish author begins a new chapter.

June 17, 2022  By Paul French
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Unusual and Iconic Tales of Intentional Poisonings

Kate Khavari on the long and sordid history of murder by poison

June 17, 2022  By Kate Khavari
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In Praise of Nancy Drew – And the Women in Mystery Who Save Themselves

Tracy Gardner on a lifelong passion for strong women and mystery fiction

June 17, 2022  By Tracy Gardner
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Summer Fiction Preview:
19 YA Novels Perfect For Mystery and Thriller Fans

Gothics, whodunnits, psychologicals, historicals, and more than one parody of Fire Fest.

June 16, 2022  By Molly Odintz
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My First Thriller: Steven James

How the bestselling author moves between serial killer novels and Sunday school stories.

June 16, 2022  By Rick Pullen
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The Birth of the Hardy Boys

Leslie McFarlane, who wrote under the pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon, explains how the brothers started solving mysteries and why they were always eating meals.

June 14, 2022  By Leslie McFarlane
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Furry Friends and Fiendish Plotting: On Animals In Detective Fiction

"Animals play an extraordinarily wide variety of roles in crime stories. They may be victims, witnesses, even detectives."

June 13, 2022  By Martin Edwards
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5 Cozy Mystery Series for DIY-ers and Fans of HGTV Shows

If you're addicted to the Home Improvement Channel, try these fixer-upper cozies!

June 13, 2022  By Frank Anthony Polito
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