The Hidden History of Grand Central Station

  The Hidden History of Grand Central Station   Like many people who read crime fiction, I enjoy “smart” thrillers—not just car chases and shootouts—books from which I’ve come away with a good measure of suspense and entertainment, but also enriched by something I’ve learned in the hours spent inside the story. In each of […]

Agatha Christie at Home

by Hilary Macaskill Mysterycenter has been granted the rights to share some photos from the book “Agatha Christie at Home” by Hilary Macaskill: Agatha Christie at her writing desk, which can be seen in the Drawing Room at Greenway Inner harbour of Brixham – Harbour View Hotel in the background was once the harbour master’s […]

Reel Crimes, Real Crimes

Reel Crimes, Real Crimes “Have you reached a verdict?”“We have, Your Honor.”“Okay, cut.” The camera stops shooting at the director’s command, the jurors stretch and study the next scene, and the judge jumps up and heads for the craft service table for some candy. I was observing all of this from behind the camera and […]