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The Origin of the Red Herring and its Place in Literature

The Origin of the Red Herring and its Place in Literature

Liv Constantine on a tried and true literary device

By Liv Constantine | May 23, 2023

The Ghosts of Old Hollywood

The Ghosts of Old Hollywood

In the 1930s and 40s, Hollywood faced a string of notorious scandals that brought abuse and exploitation to light.

By Kendall Kulper | May 23, 2023

The Joy of a Bewildered Protagonist

The Joy of a Bewildered Protagonist

"It’s one thing to follow a fictional hero who is supremely capable and confident...it’s quite another thing to follow a hero who’s totally baffled."

By Jonathan Payne | May 23, 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

You’re Doing It Wrong: Fix Your Asian Characters

You’re Doing It Wrong: Fix Your Asian Characters

"[T]hat's the first secret: think of your character as a human being..."

By Melissa Yi | May 22, 2023

How do You Write Compelling Characters? Find the Source of Their Pain

How do You Write Compelling Characters? Find the Source of Their Pain

"[E]veryone has some pain. Everyone feels insecure and vulnerable about something."

By E. J. Copperman | May 22, 2023

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An Affair to Remember: Six Novels About Extra Marital Affairs

By Jessica Hamilton | May 19, 2023

The Best International Crime Fiction of May 2023

By Molly Odintz | May 19, 2023

The Great Women Detectives of Historical Fiction

By Samantha Hastings | May 19, 2023

How Arthur Conan Doyle Was Duped By Some of the Victorian World's Most Obvious Hoaxes

How Arthur Conan Doyle Was Duped By Some of the Victorian World's Most Obvious Hoaxes

The creator of Sherlock Holmes famously wanted to believe in the supernatural world. That desire led him down some strange paths.

By Katie Spalding | May 18, 2023

Best Female Buddy Stories (aka, Can I Get a Side of Womance With That?)

Best Female Buddy Stories (aka, Can I Get a Side of Womance With That?)

"The way that Jen and Judy support each other through everything—including more manslaughter—is truly inspiring."

By Michelle Gagnon | May 18, 2023

The Backlist: Revisiting Ethel Lina White's 'The Lady Vanishes' with Andrea Bartz

The Backlist: Revisiting Ethel Lina White's 'The Lady Vanishes' with Andrea Bartz

Polly Stewart is in discussion with today's top crime writers, returning to some of their favorite books.

By Polly Stewart | May 17, 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

7 Great Espionage Films Set During WWII

7 Great Espionage Films Set During WWII

Ashley Weaver looks at "stories of spycraft and undercover derring-do"

By Ashley Weaver | May 17, 2023

Reimagining the Scarlet Pimpernel

Reimagining the Scarlet Pimpernel

Updating a classic tale of derring-do for the 21st century.

By Genevieve Cogman | May 17, 2023

7 Fabulous Crime Novels and the Craft Lessons They Drive Home

7 Fabulous Crime Novels and the Craft Lessons They Drive Home

Kate White on thrillers that entertain and inspire

By Kate White | May 16, 2023

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