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  • Exploring the Isolation of the British Countryside

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    There is a magnificent bit in a Sherlock Holmes story, whichโ€”subconsciously in the beginning, I guess โ€“ gave me the inspiration for my first detective novel, Death Under a…

  • Cozy Mystery Subgenres: Making the Perfect Blend

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    Cozy mystery is a subgenre of crime fiction. When readers ask what are cozy mysteries, I explain theyโ€™re mysteries without on-the-page violence, physical intimacy or naughty words. Thatโ€™s the…

  • Wildlife and Wonderlands in Mysteries

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    Iโ€™m a city girl, but I really enjoy reading stories set in state parks and forests and islands and other areas where there is less population, and the environment…

  • The Importance of the Plot Twist

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    Who doesnโ€™t love a superbly executed plot twist? One that completely takes you by surprise and turns the story on its head. One that makes you gasp out loud…

  • The Amish Fence

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    Youโ€™ve seen the Amish culture in books, movies and even in exaggerated โ€œreality shows.โ€ Without electricity, automobiles, TV, radio or other modern conveniences, the Amish drive horse drawn buggies,…

  • What Makes a Forest Such a Seductive Setting for Fiction?

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    The woods have been a popular setting in literature for centuries, from the Grimm Brothers to todayโ€™s bestsellers, but what makes a forest such a seductive setting for fiction?…

  • The Best Traditional Mysteries of 2023

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    For me, there are few things more enjoyable than a good, old-fashioned whodunnit. Or a good, new-fashioned whodunnit. I say it a lot on this website, but, to me,…

  • The Best Speculative Crime Fiction of 2023

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    This yearโ€™s offering of scifi and fantasy crime fiction leans heavily towards alternative history and near-future imaginings, but with plenty of bizarre and magical detours into the just plain…

  • An Unconventional Christmas Novel by an Unconventional Writer

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    The Christmas Egg, first published in 1958, is an unconventional Christmas crime novel by an unconventional writer. Mary Kelly was one of the most talented British novelists to write…

  • Sherlockian Collaborations and the Joys of Fandom

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    Bonnie MacBird is regarded as one of the top Sherlock Holmes writers, and her five Sherlock Holmes Adventures for HarperCollins have developed a following. Frank Cho is a top…


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