Top Ten Prohibition-Era Books by Katharine Schellman Prohibition looms large in the American imagination as a time of flappers, gangsters, jazz music, and illegal liquor. Its cultural staying power is partly thanks to the literature of the era. The novels of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Virginia Woolf, Claud McKay, Nella Larson, and their contemporaries have […]
TSM: Tell us about your upcoming release, Behind the Lies. MC: My third novel takes a turn to suspense. Somewhat comparable to “The Last Thing He Told Me” by Laura Dave, the main character, Will, is given unexpected news by his boss. This news echoes throughout the book as the boss spirals into a comatose […]
James Lee Burke and Lee Child take home Strand Lifetime Achievement Awards Quarterly crime-fiction and mystery magazine The Strand has announced its list of nominees for the annual Strand Magazine Critics Awards. Authors Louise Penny, Michael Connelly, and John Searles headline this year’s nominees for best novel, while Dan Smetanka of Counterpoint Press receives the […]
Five ‘Sweet As’ Kiwi Crime Authors by Sara E. Johnson ‘Sweet as’ is Kiwi slang for ‘awesome.’ I want to finish the simile. Sweet as pineapple lumps. Sweet as pavlova. Sweet as crime novels set in New Zealand. In the nine months I spent in Aotearoa (Māori for Land of the Long White Cloud), place […]
TSM: What initially drew you to the thriller, crime, and detective genres? Were there any specific books or authors you read throughout your life that inspired your work or drew you into the genre? LS: Confession time: I am not really a dedicated fan of the crime genre – not because I do not enjoy […]
I.S. Berry is an author with a rich background and valuable knowledge that allows her to write engaging and compelling stories. We were ecstatic to have the opportunity to interview her, and we hope you find her responses about her new novel, The Peacock and the Sparrow, as fascinating as we do. TSM: Tell us […]
Through utilizing her background in immunology and the medical field, Jenna Podjasek, MD has crafted an exceptional medical thriller with Particles in the Air. Enjoy this exclusive peek into her story through her compelling responses to our questions! TSM: Tell us about your recent debut medical thriller, Particles in the Air. JP: The story introduces us […]
The Strand was given the opportunity to interview Elliott Light regarding his new novel, Throwaways, and his experience in writing mysteries and thrillers in general. You will surely find his responses engaging and compelling! TSM: What do you find the most exciting about the mystery genre? Are there any other authors or works in the […]
Laurie Buchanan offers us a peek into the next installment of her harrowing Sean McPherson series as well as her tips and tricks in writing. With this interview, fans can see what goes into the making of such a thrilling series! TSM: What can fans of the Sean McPherson mystery series expect from this installment, […]
The Strand was fortunate enough to interview Andrew Welsh-Huggins regarding his new standalone book, The End of the Road. While probably best known for his series, The Andy Hayes Mysteries, Welsh-Huggins’s responses will entice you to read and enjoy his new novel just as fervently. TSM: What do you think sparked your love of the mystery, […]