Articles from Mystery Scene
Here is a selection of past articles from Mystery Scene. Click the titles to read them in pdf form.
Issue #76
Great Man of Mystery
The mystery world's tribute to Ed Gorman.
Gothic Revival
Heroines enter the 21st Century, by Dean James.
No Escape
Jacques Futrelle and the Titanic, by Jeffrey Marks.
Our New York
New York in the wake of 9/11 by S.J. Rozan, Maan Meyers, and Charles Mathes.
Issue #79
The Art of Noir
A conversation with Eddie Muller, by Adrian Muller.
Under Wraps
A look at books ghostwritten for celebrities, by Jon L. Breen.
John Grisham Testifies
A rare interview with the superstar writer, by Tom Nolan.
Issue #80
Dell Map Back Mysteries
A fond look at the popular paperbacks, by Gary Lovisi.
The Real Deal
James Swain and his gambling scam mysteries, by Tom Nolan.
Last Words
A fun quotes and anecdotes column, by Kate Stine.
A Talk with Lisa Scottoline
An interview with the Philadelphia writer, by Jon L. Breen.
The Possibilities of Happiness
An interview with Alexander McCall Smith, by Charles L.P. Silet.
Issue #81
Background Check
Interview with writer David Corbett, by Adrian Muller.
Joan Lowery Nixon
An interview with the writer of Young Adult novels, by Rosemary Poole Carter.
Charm City Girl
An interview with Laura Lippman, by Charles L.P. Silet.
Issue #82
Bookcrossing - What a Release!
About the website for releasing and tracking books, by Kathryn Lively.
Issue #83
Tropical Stars
Florida's New Wave of Crime Writers, by Stuart McIver.
Last Words
A fun quotes and anecdotes column, by Kate Stine.
Issue #84
David Simon
About the creator and writer of The Wire, by Roger Anker.
Issue #85
Analyze This
Michael Grost and his classic mystery website, by Brian Skupin.
Gloss
Cosmopolitan's editor Kate White and her mystery series, by Cheryl Solimini.
The Quest
James Grippando's 500 steps to overnight success.
Issue #86
Let's Hear it for the Independents!
Small Presses Revolutionize the Mystery World, by Mary V. Welk.
Eye Witness
Fond reminiscences of 60's PI in Kevin Burton Smith's column.
Issue #87
Detective Shows I'd Like to Put on TV
Ron Miller suggests 10 detective shows that could draw a prime time audience on TV.
Issue #88
A Date with Harley Jane Kozak
Brian Skupin talks with the author of the 'Dating' series.
Issue #89
Eye Witness: These Dicks Were Janes
Early female detectives discussed in Kevin Burton Smith's column.
H.R.F. Keating
Martin Edwards on one of the towering figures in English detective fiction.
Issue #90
The Trouble with Harry
Michael Connelly profile, by Cheryl Solimini.
Issue #92
Last Words
A fun quotes and anecdotes column, by Kate Stine.
Issue #96
True North
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, by Jim Doherty.
The Mother of American Mystery
Anna Katharine Green, by Michael Mallory.
Issue #97
Nefarious New Jersey
A Crook's Tour of the Garden State, by Cheryl Solimini.
Collecting Ellery Queen
Barry Zeman discusses notable books in his collection.
Issue #98
Mapping the Mystery
The use of maps in mystery novels, by George Demko.
The War Within
A profile of journalist-turned-writer Matt Beynon Rees, by Barbara Fister.
Issue #100
100 PIs of the Mystery Scene Era
100 perfect mini-bios of PIs 1987-2007, by Kevin Burton Smith
Death at the Old Hotel
How does a bartender solve crimes, by Con Lehane
It's Curtains on Broadway
A review of the PI musical, by Bill Hirschman
|
