Mystery & Suspense Archives

The Era of Prohibition and its influence on pulp fiction books, the mafia, and Hollywood

August 8, 2024

The Era of Prohibition influenced pulp fiction books, the mafia, and Hollywood with crime fighting heroes who could challenge the ruthless criminal gangsters and the misery they inflicted on the public.

Elements of a Good Mystery Story: Rain as a Catalyst in Murder Mysteries

February 18, 2024

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Rain has an uncanny ability to set a somber tone, act as an ominous prelude to the macabre, serve as a character in its own right, and act as a catalyst in murder mysteries.

Zombies: The History and Literature of Reanimated Corpses

October 6, 2023

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Reanimated corpses stagger through movies, haunt us in October, creep onto our reading list, and slither into our nightmares. Who are they?

A War Correspondent Bleeds Ink, not Blood. Most of the Time.

December 18, 2020

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What makes a war correspondent risk his or her life to report the truth about wars? What is their mission and why do we need outsiders to look at the battlefield from the inside?

Books That Make You Think

September 23, 2020

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Discover 10 books that will make you think, all recommended by bestselling authors.

Things to do when Bored

June 17, 2020

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With so many people stuck at home, the threat of boredom is at an all-time high. Here are a few things to do when bored which always work for my family.

Noir Detective: The Golden Threads of Mystery Books

May 19, 2020

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Famous detectives, from the noir detective to the classic mystery, share a common thread: the ability to see what others do not.

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Scared of Things That Go Bump in the Night?

November 7, 2019

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People fear what they don’t know or don’t understand and that includes things that go bump in the night. Read on to find out if fear is the mind killer or not.