Sanders’ Speakers of the Dead traces the beginnings of Walt Whitman’s evolution into the father of free verse by way of a mystery story Read More
In his first Pancetta Brulée mystery, Casey McKittrick pays homage to the Golden Age mysteries of the ‘20s and ‘30s, but with twist Read More
In his acknowledgments, Herren writes that, as a teenager, he loved romantic suspense and read widely in that sub-genre. In this novel, that love is apparent, and place, as is the case in gothic romances, plays an important role Read More
Why Stop at Vengeance? shows us how evangelical missionaries can harness political backing and propaganda for their hate-mongering in countries with political and economic instability Read More
"My hope is that this column will promote quality crime stories written by or about our community..." Read More
“I'm an inveterate wanderer and snoop [....] Whether I'm on a bike or in a car, I stick my nose in places that most people avoid just to see what curiosities they hold, especially at night.” Read More
Bollen crafts a series of interweaving threads with impressive finesse and detail, and it’s a testament to his talent that the reader can become equally invested in them as they are in getting to the roots of the murders and arson that begin to pepper the narrative Read More
This spring the books that most caught my attention were a trio by old friends — Neil S. Plakcy, Jack...
Several winter evenings passed enjoyably because of new mysteries from Sam Cameron, Janice Law, David Lennon, Andrea Speed, and Joyce...
"These are my candidates for the ten best gay mystery series and the ten best standalones. In looking back over them, one thing strikes me forcefully: all my choices share one or both of two things in common: a commitment on the sleuth’s part to something greater than his ego and a representation of the process of his self-actualization." Read More
