Features
The Detections of Lillian de la Torre
A look at the historical mystery writer who put Dr. Sam Johnson on the case in witty short stories.
by Michael Mallory
Gormania
Katherine Hall Page discusses her Faith Fairchild series, favorite authors, the writing life, and her new collection of short stories.
by Ed Gorman
Ben H. Winters: World of Trouble
It’s six months before an asteroid destroys Earth and detective Hank Palace continues his lone crusade to bring order to the apocalypse in the final book of this highly praised trilogy.
by Oline H. Cogdill
Paul Doiron: A Light in the Forest
It’s law and order Maine-style with Game Warden Mike Bowditch.
by Lynn Kaczmarek
Justified
This Elmore Leonard-inspired show has always had big ambitions —and the payoff is on the way.
by Jake Hinkson
Dorothy Salisbury Davis
A star in the 1950s to ’70s, Davis had a rich understanding of the human condition.
by Sarah Weinman
“Killer Wedding” Crossword
by Verna Suit
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At the Scene
by Kate Stine
Mystery Miscellany
by Louis Phillips
Hints & Allegations
2014 Anthony Award nominations, Edgar Awards, Agatha Awards, Audie Awards, Lambda Awards, Arthur Ellis Awards
New Books
Catnapped!
by Elaine Viets
Storytelling Through Totem Poles
by R.J. Harlick
The Hook
First lines that caught our attention
Reviews
Small Press Reviews: Covering the Independents
by Betty Webb & Sharon Magee
Very Original: Paperback Originals Reviewed
by Lynne Maxwell & Hank Wagner
What About Murder? Reference Books Reviewed
by Jon L. Breen
Sounds of Suspense: Audiobooks Reviewed
by Dick Lochte
Short & Sweet: Short Stories Considered
by Bill Crider
Mystery Scene Reviews
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