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    The Backlist: Revisiting Ruth Rendell's 'Kissing the Gunner's Daughter' with Kate White

    The Backlist: Revisiting Ruth Rendell's 'Kissing the Gunner's Daughter' with Kate White

    Polly Stewart is in discussion with today's top crime writers, reading the classics.

    By Polly Stewart | April 12, 2023

    7 Historical Novels With Mysteries At Their Center

    7 Historical Novels With Mysteries At Their Center

    "[T]hese seven historical novels feature page-turning mysteries that will transport you to the past and keep you guessing until the end."

    By Chanel Cleeton | April 12, 2023

    Mystery, Magic and Misdirection: Illusionists in Crime Fiction

    Mystery, Magic and Misdirection: Illusionists in Crime Fiction

    Why magicians make great sleuths 

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    Vet’s Wife, Vet’s Life

    Vet’s Wife, Vet’s Life

    Margaret Mizushima on the life of a veterinarian's spouse...who also writes animal mysteries.

    By Margaret Mizushima | April 10, 2023

    A Reading List of Multi-Generational Mischief

    A Reading List of Multi-Generational Mischief

    7 crime novels that use "different ages as a kind of framing device"

    By Rebecca Keller | April 10, 2023

    5 Key Tips for Writing About the Neurodivergent Without Stereotyping

    5 Key Tips for Writing About the Neurodivergent Without Stereotyping

    A neurodivergent psychotherapist (and author) offers up guidance on creating your ND characters

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    Harini Nagendra’s Favourite Historical Mysteries

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    Rhys Bowen on Historical Fiction and Memorable Heroines

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    The Joy of the Bad Decision in Crime Fiction

    The Joy of the Bad Decision in Crime Fiction

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    Crime and the City: Cyprus

    Crime and the City: Cyprus

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