The Allure of the Serial Killer Hero

The Allure of the Serial Killer Hero Patricia Highsmith’s Ripley novels never fail to lure me into rooting for the murderous hero. It seems that I am far from alone. There is a proliferation of articles with titles such as The New American Hero: Dexter, Serial Killer for the Masses. Nonetheless, I can’t help but […]

SIX GREAT SOUTHERN CRIME NOVELS

SIX GREAT SOUTHERN CRIME NOVELS     The American South.   It is All The Things. It was once the Crown Jewel. It wore the black hat during the War Between the States. It was”Occupied Territory.”   It’s hot. It’s vilified. It’s dangerous.   It’s earned its tarnished legacy.   However, the true #NewSouth only […]

The Top 10 Tales of Political Intrigue

The Top 10 Tales of Political Intrigue   Readers who enjoy espionage and high-stakes action are likely to be addicts of political intrigue. The machinations of those who desire power are captivating, partly because we all wonder how far we would go if the throne were our only, life-defining goal. The tales of these devious […]