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Why “The Book Was Better” — And How Crime Writers Can Make That True
From Hollywood dramatizations to gritty novels grounded in fact, the debate rages on: Is the book always better?
Dec 8
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Steve Rush
The Moonstone: The First Detective Novel That Inspired Sherlock Holmes
Before Holmes ever lit his pipe at 221B Baker Street, another detective made literary history.
Dec 5
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David Foster
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"GUARD" by Philip Parker: Inside the Walls of Kentucky's Most Dangerous Prison
What really happens inside one of America’s toughest prisons?
Dec 3
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Steven W. Booth
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"Kill Your Characters": The Crime Writer's Ultimate Guide to Plot, Precision, and Forensics
Ever wondered what it really takes to craft a gripping crime novel?
Dec 1
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Steve Rush
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November 2025
The Limehouse Golem: A Murder Mystery That Echoes Sherlock Holmes
The shadow of Sherlock Holmes stretches far beyond 221B Baker Street.
Nov 28
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David Foster
Near‑Death Vision: What a Murder Victim Sees Before the End
In this post I step into a fictional near‑death experience where the victim watches the killer move through a crowd of three hundred, blend in, and slip…
Nov 26
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Steve Rush
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On Paper It's Illegal. In Reality. It's Ignored
Have you ever heard of someone getting arrested for marijuana possession and thought, “Wait a minute, isn’t marijuana legal?” Well, that’s both true and…
Nov 24
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Steven W. Booth
How Sherlock Holmes Might Have Solved the JonBenét Ramsey Case
The murder of JonBenét Ramsey remains one of the most haunting unsolved cases in American history.
Nov 21
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PAUL BISHOP
Writing Realistic Crime Scenes: Expert Tips from Forensic Investigator Steve Rush
What makes a fictional crime scene believable?
Nov 20
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Steve Rush
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“Kill Your Characters” Gets 5 Stars: The Must-Have Crime Scene Guide for Mystery Writers
Big news for crime and mystery writers!
Nov 19
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Steve Rush
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The Case of the Midnight Pee: A Hilariously Unsolved Domestic Whodunnit
Barney Doyle has a mystery on his hands—and his carpet.
Nov 18
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Andrea Thorfinson
Lessons from a Homicide Detective: Justin Bocock on Law, Restraint, and Real Policing
In Episode 124 of Come Together with Ephraim Herschmann, retired homicide detective Justin M.
Nov 17
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Steven W. Booth
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