• Suspense

    Tangier: Spies, Smugglers, and Writers in the International City

    Crime and the City visits Morocco's northern port, where there's a long legacy of art and intrigue.

    June 7, 2021  By Paul French
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    The Literature of the Con: Great Books About Grifters and Swindlers

    Rahul Raina celebrates the classics of hustler noir.

    June 3, 2021  By Rahul Raina
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    What Makes The Dark Side of Self-Help So Fascinating?

    "I’m fairly certain that, if I was a sociopath and driven enough, I could build a little cult of my own."

    June 3, 2021  By C. L. Taylor
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    An Ode to Characters Who Just Keep Fighting

    A new wave of psychological thrillers features women who never, ever give up.

    June 2, 2021  By R.H. Herron
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    The New Wave of Destination Thrillers

    Swanky spas and private islands are the new manor houses when it comes to locked room mysteries.

    June 1, 2021  By Harriet Walker
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    Five Great Horror Novels That Explore the Darkest Corners of Our Minds

    "There’s nothing as terrifying as what is happening in our heads."

    May 31, 2021  By Lisa Unger
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    These Characters Know What They Want and Will Do Anything To Get It

    On the straightforward joys of single-minded villains and anti-heroes.

    May 31, 2021  By May Cobb
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    Fiction is Full of Blameless Victims, But What About Those Who Deserve Both Empathy and Reprimand?

    "It is so common for the hurt to hurt others, and yet we spend very few reading experiences within the minds of ‘villains’."

    May 27, 2021  By Nancy Tucker
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    The Unlikeable Female Characters' Guide to Summer Thrillers

    This Week on Unlikeable Female Characters Podcast

    May 26, 2021  By Unlikeable Female Characters 
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    On Accountability, Artistry, and The Hard Work of Becoming Better People

    There is no one-size-fits-all response to the morality of art and its creators. But we need to evaluate not just the art but the artist (and vice versa).

    May 26, 2021  By David Yoon
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