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

The Empath of the Overlooked: On Ivy Pochoda’s “These Women”
Karen Brissette reviews “These Women” by Ivy Pochoda.
Karen BrissetteMay 18, 2020
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Avenging Angel: On Tori Eldridge’s “The Ninja Daughter”
Désirée Zamorano takes on “The Ninja Daughter” by Tori Eldridge.
Désirée ZamoranoMay 13, 2020
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A Dream That’s More Real: On Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s “Untamed Shore”
Collin Mitchell visits “Untamed Shore,” a new novel by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
Collin MitchellApr 27, 2020
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Wonder and Distance: A Conversation with William Boyle
Steve Weddle talks to William Boyle about his new novel, “City of Margins.”
Steve WeddleApr 19, 2020
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Yes, It Is the Evil Lurking: A Conversation with Michael Farris Smith
Ivy Pochoda interviews Michael Farris Smith about his new book, “Blackwood.”
Ivy PochodaApr 7, 2020
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An Entertaining Hodgepodge: On “Odd Partners”
A showcase volume of new stories from the Mystery Writers of America.
Jervey TervalonApr 1, 2020
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A Dogma of Hating God: An Interview with Patrick Coleman
Jim Ruland talks to Patrick Coleman about his new novel, “The Churchgoer.”
Jim RulandMar 29, 2020
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Real Life Rock Top 10: March 2020
LARB presents the March installment of “Real Life Rock Top 10,” a monthly column by cultural critic Greil Marcus.
Greil MarcusMar 27, 2020
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Riku Onda and the Shin Honkaku Mystery
Tara Cheesman investigates “The Aosawa Murders,” written by Riku Onda and translated by Alison Watts.
Tara CheesmanMar 25, 2020
- Around the World
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Follow the Turnpike: A Conversation with James Queally
Rob Hart interviews James Queally about his debut novel, “Line of Sight.”
Rob HartMar 23, 2020
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Convincing Fake: On Emily Beyda’s “The Body Double”
Art Edwards reviews “The Body Double” by Emily Beyda.
Art EdwardsMar 18, 2020
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A Love Letter to Venice
Randy Rosenthal witnesses “A Beautiful Crime” by Christopher Bollen.
Randy RosenthalMar 11, 2020
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