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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.

The Case for Catharsis in Crime Fiction

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

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.

Unusual and Iconic Tales of Intentional Poisonings

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

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

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

My First Thriller: Steven James

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

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.

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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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