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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!
10 hrs ago
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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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Sherlock Holmes vs. Fu Manchu: Pulp Villainy Beyond Baker Street
In this latest installment of Beyond Baker Street, David Foster explores the shadowy world of Dr.
Nov 14
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David Foster
Behind the Pen with Chris Westphal: From TV Comedy to Novels & The Pyongyang Paradox
In a candid video interview, author Chris Westphal shares his journey—Los Angeles sitcoms, novel beginnings, and the wild ride of writing The Pyongyang…
Nov 12
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Steven W. Booth
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Before the Theories: A Rookie Cop’s First Bust
In this excerpt from Reckless Speculation about Murder, Barney Doyle reflects on interrogations, egos, and what firefighters have that cops don’t.
Nov 11
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Steven W. Booth
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Sea of Glass Is a Haunting Tale of Identity, Sibling Rivalry, and Supernatural Secrets
Patrick Shattuck’s latest novel blends psychological suspense with coming-of-age drama—and Midwest Book Review calls it “extraordinary.”
Nov 10
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Andrea Thorfinson
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Fu Manchu Returns: Racism, Revenge & the Devil Doctor’s Early Hollywood Legacy
In the fifth installment of Beyond Baker Street, author David Foster takes us deep into the smoky reels of early Hollywood, tracing the sinister shadow…
Nov 7
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David Foster
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The Book Was Better: Why Authentic Crime Fiction Still Beats the Screen
We’ve all heard it before: “I read the book.
Nov 6
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Andrea Thorfinson
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When Leadership Means No One Has to Die: Steve Monier’s Lesson in Patience & Humanity
In his new book No One Has to Die: Inside the Longest Armed Standoff in the History of the U.S.
Nov 5
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Steve Monier
The Summer Audrey Vanished: Was It Rodney or Dale?
In the summer of 1988, Audrey Cardenas left Texas chasing a dream in journalism.
Nov 3
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bob cyphers
October 2025
Beyond Fiction: What Detectives Can Still Learn from Sherlock Holmes
More than a century after his first appearance in print, Sherlock Holmes remains a blueprint for detective excellence.
Oct 31
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PAUL BISHOP
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