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"The cheaper the crook, the gaudier the patter, eh?" — Dashiell Hammett

Things That Make Me Angry
Kim Fay talks to Lisa Brackmann about broaching tough subjects in her crime fiction while also staying funny.
Kim FayJul 4, 2016
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Rumors and Revelations
Every town has its urban legend. Paul Tremblay explores these myths in his latest book, "Disappearance at Devil’s Rock."
Matt E. LewisJul 3, 2016
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The Inaction Hero
What do Lee Child and Gustave Flaubert have in common?
Russell WilliamsJul 2, 2016
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A Breath of Fresh, Confusing Air in American Crime Fiction
Elena Avanzas Álvarez discusses Megan Miranda’s refreshing take on contemporary crime fiction in “All The Missing Girls.”
Elena Avanzas ÁlvarezJun 29, 2016
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The Second Life of Steve Hamilton
Steve Hamilton buys back his own rights for a quarter million dollars.
Steve WeddleJun 25, 2016
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Old Fears
"I’m Thinking of Ending Things" is a reminder of how it felt to be scared as a child.
Seth BlakeJun 23, 2016
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Knowing Things
Youval Shimoni’s “A Room” — a dense, stubborn, daunting, exhilarating masterpiece.
Nick OwcharJun 18, 2016
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We Should All Listen
James Ziskin on his signature character, Ellie Stone.
Kim FayJun 8, 2016
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Maybe We All Got It Coming
Joe Hill on his new novel "The Fireman", apocalyptic literature, and Martha Quinn.
Paul TremblayJun 5, 2016
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Grave Disruptions
"I’m not for the status quo, so I don't know how to write anything but untidy, slightly melancholy endings."
Elizabeth LittleJun 4, 2016
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Creatures Beyond the Man-Apes
There is no spoon-feeding, and Lydia Millet’s praiseworthy restraint from explaining the inexplicable gives this novel aspects of modern Gothic.
Eden RoyceMay 30, 2016
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Mas Arai-Mania: An Interview with Naomi Hirahara
Steph Cha speaks with author Naomi Hirahara about her Mas Arai series, the tension between Korea and Japan, and how crime fiction can help explore identity.
Steph ChaMay 30, 2016
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