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The Making of a Cuban-American Detective Novel

The Making of a Cuban-American Detective Novel

John Lantigua on Miami, Cubanía, and working at the crossroads of the Caribbean.

By John Lantigua | May 24, 2023

Crime and the City: San Diego

Crime and the City: San Diego

A trip through sunny Southern California, one book at a time.

By Paul French | May 22, 2023

Memphis Man: Cadillac Riding With Isaac Hayes

Memphis Man: Cadillac Riding With Isaac Hayes

Michael Gonzales remembers his trip around Memphis with the soul legend.

By Michael Gonzales | May 17, 2023

Frank Bill On Growing Up in the Shadow of War

Frank Bill On Growing Up in the Shadow of War

"There were hints of my father’s service."

By Frank Bill | May 12, 2023

Charles Reznikoff: The Finest Noir Poet You’ve Never Heard Of

Charles Reznikoff: The Finest Noir Poet You’ve Never Heard Of

In Reznikoff's "objectivist poetry," echoes of Hammett.

By Nick Kolakowski | May 9, 2023

Dorothy B. Hughes at the Movies

Dorothy B. Hughes at the Movies

It's time for filmmakers to rediscover the work of this noir master.

By Zach Vasquez | May 5, 2023

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Kyle Decker and Daniel Weizmann Talk Music and Mystery

By Kyle Decker and Daniel Weizmann | April 25, 2023

The Understated Brilliance of 'A Most Violent Year'

The Understated Brilliance of 'A Most Violent Year'

Revisiting J.C. Chandor's meditation on the underbelly of 1980's New York City

By Zack Budryk | April 21, 2023

The Enduring Appeal of Country Music’s Murder Ballads

The Enduring Appeal of Country Music’s Murder Ballads

Erica Wright on the macabre poetry of country noir.

By Erica Wright | April 20, 2023

A Devil’s Bargain: Is Satan a Reliable Narrator?

A Devil’s Bargain: Is Satan a Reliable Narrator?

"My problem was how to make the reader actually believe a time-honored scoundrel like the Devil."

By Nicholas Fillmore | April 19, 2023

Don Winslow on the Aeneid, Hollywood, and Reaching the End of His Career as a Novelist

Don Winslow on the Aeneid, Hollywood, and Reaching the End of His Career as a Novelist

Winslow's latest crime epic heads west.

By Dwyer Murphy | April 18, 2023

Seeking Crime Fiction Inspiration From <em>The Odyssey</em>

Seeking Crime Fiction Inspiration From The Odyssey

Or, a look at 5 works that mix elements of genre fiction with details from The Odyssey

By Andrew Welsh-Huggins | April 17, 2023

How Writers Lace Truth Into Their Fiction

How Writers Lace Truth Into Their Fiction

How lines are blurred and readers are persuaded to lower their defenses and believe in a deeper authenticity.

By Jonathan Fredrick | April 13, 2023

Graphic Content: Talking Comics, Crime, and Craft with Benjamin Percy

Graphic Content: Talking Comics, Crime, and Craft with Benjamin Percy

The bestselling author makes his first foray into crime fiction.

By Alex Segura | March 28, 2023

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