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About Mystery Scene
Thriller, romantic suspense, P.I., cozy, noir -- Mystery Scene's lively, expert coverage spans every aspect of crime fiction.
Our ever-widening investigation of mystery and crime fiction ranges from the best writers of yesterday and today to the hot new talents of tomorrow, from books to films to TV shows, audiobooks, short stories, kids' mysteries and much, much more.
Throw in jokes, crosswords, quotes and anecdotes and we think you'll find Mystery Scene your essential partner in crime!
Our Articles
Thoughtful Criticism of Both Vintage & Contemporary Fiction • Revealing Interviews With Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights & Other Creative Professionals • Provocative Opinion Pieces • Intriguing Author Essays • Insider Coverage of the Media Industry • News & Events
Our Reviews
Novels & Paperback Originals • Small Press Titles • Audiobooks • Children's & Young Adult Mysteries • Television Shows & Films • Short Stories • Reference & Nonfiction Books • Websites
Our Contributors
We have the best professional reviewers, columnists, and feature writers in the genre! Click here for details on our regular contributors and columnists. In addition the following have contributed to Mystery Scene:
Ed Gorman • Jan Burke • H.R.F. Keating • Joan Hess • James Grippando • S.J. Rozan • Lawrence Block • Kristine Kathryn Rusch • Tom Nolan • Jon L. Breen • Carolyn G. Hart • Dean Koontz • Dick Lochte • Elizabeth Foxwell • Gary Phillips • Dean James • Roberta Rogow • Kevin Burton Smith • Kathy Brandt • Martin E. Edwards • Annette Meyers • John Morgan Wilson • Susan McBride • Mat Coward • Roberta Isleib • Allen J. Hubin • Joanne Fluke • Adrian Muller • Mark Terry • Mary V. Welk • Gary Lovisi • Mark T. Sullivan • Elaine Viets • Katherine Hall Page • Jeffrey Marks • Carolyn Wheat • Joseph Hansen • Rochelle Krich • Deborah Crombie • Frances M. Nevins • Meg Chittenden • Stuart Moore • Twist Phelan • G.H. Ephron • Sara Hoskinson Frommer • Libby Fischer Hellman • Maan Meyers • Carole Nelson Douglas • Manuel Ramos • David Corbett • Robert S. Levinson • Lise McClendon • Carl Brookins • Rosemary Poole-Carter • And many more!
Our Publishers
Kate Stine is the editor and co-publisher of Mystery Scene Magazine which she and Brian Skupin acquired in 2002. Mystery Scene is an extension of Kate's consulting business which she established in 1995 after working as a book editor at several major publishers. Her clients have included The Mary Higgins Clark Mystery Magazine, The Mystery Writers of America, MysteryNet, Bookwire and Agatha Christie, Ltd. Kate was also editor of The Armchair Detective Magazine from 1992-1997. Both the magazine and her book, The Armchair Detective Book of Lists, won Anthony Awards in 1996; the magazine won another Anthony Award in 1997.
Brian Skupin is the webmaster and co-publisher of Mystery Scene. Brian is the chief detective behind the popular "What's Happening With..." author interview feature. He also reviews books, composes the Mystery Scene crossword, and runs the magazine's website. He'd like to hear about your latest locked-room mystery.
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