THIS WEEK: In 1894, Dashiell Hammett was born in Saint Mary’s County, MD.
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- How did painter Peter Max go from 60s icon of the counterculture to abused elder signing his name to fraudulent copies of his own work to be auctioned off at booze cruises? Amy Chozick reports. | The New York Times
- “This is a work that wants viewers to see these people, and the fullness of their humanity, above everything else.” On Ava DuVernay’s new true crime series, based on the stories of the Central Park Five. | The Atlantic
- The International Thriller Writers announce the finalists for the 2019 Thriller Awards, with winners set to be named at this year’s Thrillerfest. | Criminal Element
- As the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising approaches, Alexander Chee takes a look at Indecent Advances by James Polchin, a new history of violence, vulnerability, and queer stories from the crime pages. | The New Republic
- Erica Ferencik looks at the literature of the Amazon, recommending 8 books about one of the world’s most diverse—and threatened—environments. | CrimeReads
- Tracy Clark on the limitless inspiration of Chicago’s many neighborhoods, and the joys of writing what you know. | CrimeReads
- John Douglas, one of the most experienced criminal profilers in America, talks interrogation, imagination, and mind-hunting, interviewed by Lisa Levy. | CrimeReads
- A look at the life and crimes of Kazuko Fukuda, the woman who tried to outrun the bizarrely short statute of limitations for murder in Japan. From Tori Telfer and Criminal Broads. | CrimeReads
- Blood drops, diamonds, and delicate summer gloves: behold, the beautiful details of May’s best crime and mystery covers. | CrimeReads
- Sara Paretsky talks with Lori Rader-Day about her lifelong activism, how her passions have influenced her craft, and how she’s evolved alongside her protagonist, V.I. Warshawski. | CrimeReads
- In 1963, Ian Fleming offered aspiring writers tips on “how to write a thriller.” Fifty-six years later, Emily Temple finds the advice (most of it) still holds up pretty well. | CrimeReads
- Hannah Mary McKinnon asks fellow crime writers whether they consider any subjects taboo, which steers the conversation in some notably weird directions… | CrimeReads
- Amy Lloyd reflects on a home break-in and explores the assumptions we make when it comes to criminality and appearance. | CrimeReads
- J.S. Monroe chooses 7 literary thrillers with enough suspense to keep you turning pages all night, from The Secret History to The Talented Mr. Ripley. | CrimeReads
- The countdown of the Greatest Crime Films of All-Time continues with a look at an iconic chase movie: The Fugitive. | CrimeReads
