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October 16, 2026

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The Pleasure of Not Knowing: Literary Experimentation and the Page-Turner
by Scarlett Thomas When we hear the term literary experimentation, we may imagine something difficult, up-itself or boring. Or worse – a lot of clunky devices that will remind us we are reading a book, when what we most want to do is escape into a [...]
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All I Want for Christmas Is an Atmospheric Mystery
By Celeste Connally Christmas is often linked with happy things, wouldn’t you agree? Crisp and cold days, cozy fires, time with friends and family, good food, and shopping for presents are amongst the things we love that make the [...]
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When New York Was Dangerous: Why the City of the 1970s Was Made for Crime Fiction
by Rosanne Limoncelli Thrillers are always more thrilling when there is a constant sense of danger throughout the story. Tension pushing us to the edge as we read, keeping us tingling with anticipation for whatever [...]
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When the Cure Becomes the Crime: Medicine, Morality, and the Thriller
by Dr. Larry Smith Medical advances have given humanity extraordinary gifts. Diseases that once killed millions can now be prevented, controlled or cured. Yet every breakthrough raises questions that science alone cannot answer. If we [...]
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The Horror of Human Judgment
Dr. Todd Brown You’re reading a mystery, and you’ve settled on a suspect. He’s helpful… too helpful. When he stops helping, that’s suspicious. Pretty soon, the poor bastard can’t do anything without confirming your theory. I love [...]

The Pleasure of Not Knowing: Literary Experimentation and the Page-Turner

October 16, 2026 0

by Scarlett Thomas When we hear the term literary experimentation, we may imagine something difficult, up-itself or boring. Or worse – a lot of clunky devices that will remind us we are reading a book, when what we most want to do is escape into a […]

All I Want for Christmas Is an Atmospheric Mystery

October 14, 2026 0

By Celeste Connally Christmas is often linked with happy things, wouldn’t you agree? Crisp and cold days, cozy fires, time with friends and family, good food, and shopping for presents are amongst the things we love that make the […]

When New York Was Dangerous: Why the City of the 1970s Was Made for Crime Fiction

October 14, 2026 0

by Rosanne Limoncelli Thrillers are always more thrilling when there is a constant sense of danger throughout the story. Tension pushing us to the edge as we read, keeping us tingling with anticipation for whatever […]

A Conversation with David McCloskey
September 14, 2026 0
By Andrew F. Gulli 1. Tell us about your latest novel and what inspired it. My latest is London Station, an exploration of what it would look like if the CIA and Britain’s Secret Intelligence [...]
Janice Hallett Q&A
August 26, 2026 0
· The Silent Appeal returns to the world of The Appeal. What drew you back to the Fairway Players, and how did you know there was still more trouble worth uncovering there? After writing The [...]
Janice Hallett Q&A
July 27, 2026 0
The Silent Appeal returns to the world of The Appeal. What drew you back to the Fairway Players, and how did you know there was still more trouble worth uncovering there? After writing The Christmas [...]

The Top Ten Nostalgic Films Featuring Dogs
June 5, 2024 0
Choosing my favorite films featuring dogs and putting them in order was difficult. My advice is to rewatch them all. […]
Book Review: Something to Die For (Ryan Drake, Book 9), by Will Jordan
October 19, 2021 0
In Something to Die For, Will Jordan demonstrates two important yet sadly, rare attributes. First, he illustrates that he has deep love and enthusiasm for the genre in which he writes. Second, he understands what works [...]
DVD Review: Monk: The Complete Series (2020 Rerelease)
June 4, 2020 0
DVD Review: Monk: The Complete Series (2020 Rerelease) Critics and pundits love to bandy the word “relevant” around certain creative works, arguing that because of its topic, themes, or political agenda, a certain book or movie [...]