Mystery Scene - Fall #169, 2021

En este asunto

Interview with S.A. Cosby, author of Razorblade Tears. Six New Writers to Watch by Oline H. Cogdill; Thomas Walsh: The Unusual Suspect; My Book Essay: Panic Attack by Dennis Palumbo; Interview with Carlene O'Connor; Laidlaw's Legacy: Ian Rankin and William McIlvanney; Interview with Ann Cleeves; Senior Sleuths; My Book: Viper's Nest of Lies by Daniella Bernett; Interview with Hilary Davidson; A Writer Prepares by Lawrence Block.

Mystery Scene MISCELLANY

FIRST USE OF FINGERPRINTS

3 mins

Thomas Walsh - The Unusual Suspect

Any paternity test on the sub-genre of police procedural will identify the DNA of Ed McBain and Lawrence Treat, as well as the 1948 movie The Naked City and the radio and TV series Dragnet…and of course Thomas Walsh.

6 mins

S.A. COSBY

In Razorblade Tears, two aging men—one Black, one white, both with criminal pasts—join forces to seek revenge for the murders of their gay sons. The themes of fathers and sons and toxic masculinity will be familar to fans of Cosby’s 2020 breakout Blacktop Wasteland.

10 mins

PANIC ATTACK

The newest entry in my Pittsburgh set series of thrillers is called Panic Attack. It’s the sixth book featuring Daniel Rinaldi, a psychologist and trauma expert who consults with the Pittsburgh Police.

2 mins

CARLENE O'CONNOR

“Anyone can play Snow White. It takes real talent to play the Wicked Witch.”

8 mins

6 New Writers to Watch

Wiley Cash’s debut, A Land More Kind Than Home, about the bond between two brothers landed on the New York Times Best Sellers List and received the Crime Writers’ Association Debut of the Year.

10 mins

LAIDLAW'S LEGACY

During the pandemic, Ian Rankin stepped away from Rebus and into the shoes of friend and literary hero, the “Godfather of Tartan Noir” William McIlvanney.

10+ mins

ANN CLEEVES

British author Ann Cleeves has an affinity for remote areas and how these isolated regions affect her characters.

10+ mins

VIPER'S NEST OF LIES

A slip of the tongue is a dangerous thing. Not only does it expose indiscretions, it also can lead to murder. The latter especially applies to me.

2 mins

HILARY DAVIDSON

Call it The Case of Life Imitating Art.

7 mins

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Published since 1985, the award-winning Mystery Scene Magazine is the world's leading and most authoritative guide to the crime fiction genre. Our thoughtful articles, in-depth author interviews, and expert reviews examine all of crime fiction, from cozies to noir to thrillers. We consider work from past masters to today's top talents and tomorrow's bright new stars.

Review coverage includes novels, TV shows, films, reference works, audiobooks, short stories, plays, young adult books, and much more.

Throw in news, contests, quotes, and a fiendishly clever crossword, and we think you'll find Mystery Scene Magazine is your essential partner in crime!

Recent author interviews include: Michael Connelly, Sue Grafton, Lawrence Block, Sara Paretsky, Alexander McCall Smith, Nevada Barr, C.J. Box, Lisa Unger, Dennis Lehane, Laura Lippman, Robert Crais, Val McDermid, Stephen Hunter, Karin Slaughter, Michael Koryta, Susan Elia MacNeal, Ben Winters, Chris Pavone

Recent article topics include: "Veronica Mars: Millennial Mystery Icon," "New Legal Mysteries," "Why Elmore Leonard Matters," "Hidden Gems: 5 Writers You Should be Reading," "Mary Stewart: Teller of Tales," "Night and the Country: Rural Film Noir," "The Amazing Clayton Rawson," "Death & The Maiden: A Genre's Woman Problem," "Breaking Bad: 21st Century Scarface," "A Lock Without a Key: The Unknowable Dashiell Hammett," "Gifts for Mystery Lovers"

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