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    The Amazing Tale of Fergus Hume and William Freeman; or, the Critic’s Comeuppance

    Critic William Freeman despised the mediocre mysteries of Fergus Hume. But was bad writing all there was to his enduring hatred?

    April 26, 2021  By Curtis Evans
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    Psychological Thrillers and Domestic Suspense in the Pandemic Era: A Roundtable

    Ruth Ware, Liz Nugent, Susie Yang, Samantha Downing, and the Liv Constantine duo discuss writing during the pandemic and where the genre is headed next.

    April 26, 2021  By Lisa Levy
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    She's Your Man: A Ode To The Trouser Roles and Tenement Kids of the Gilded Age

    A historical novelist turns to the cross-dressing actresses of the turn of the century in crafting a fierce, independent sleuth.

    April 26, 2021  By Kathleen Marple Kalb
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    Why The Thomas Crown Affair Is a Masterpiece of Surrealism

    The art heist film, which multiplies Maigrittes and melts Monets, plays with doubling, warping, and looping back, becoming a Surrealist artwork all on its own

    April 23, 2021  By Sabina Stent
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    Denzel's Forgotten Florida Noir, "Out of Time," Is Also a Perfect Pandemic Crime Movie

    It's a small island with some good friends, lots of adultery, and a very elaborate framing for murder. Welcome to Banyan Key.

    April 23, 2021  By David Masciotra
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    The Creative Sherlock Holmes: Appreciating the Rational Thinker's Hidden Artistry

    "Art requires the challenge of intense focus yet the ability to simultaneously remain open."

    April 23, 2021  By Bonnie MacBird
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    April's Best International Crime Fiction

    Tales of vengeance, epic crime sagas, missing tenants, and rather awful vacations.

    April 22, 2021  By Molly Odintz
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    Wallace Stroby on Life, Death, and Noir on the Jersey Shore

    In Heaven's a Lie, a woman's split-second decision throws her life into a desperate and electrifying tailspin.

    April 22, 2021  By Cullen Gallagher
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    Hackers, Home Devices, and Technology’s Slow Creep Into Domesticity

    Smart homes and their many devices are increasingly popular—but will they bring us peace of mind?

    April 22, 2021  By Cate Holahan
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    The Best New Books in Paperback This April

    Historical mysteries, gothic psycho-thrillers, and plenty of noir

    April 22, 2021  By CrimeReads 
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