The Perp, The Cop, and The Victim
The night was dark – the clouds were surrounding the city like an ominous fog, drenching the streets with heavy black rain thick as tar. A man in a trench coat stayed close to the building’s shadows to...
View ArticleHow to Catch a Thief, or Not
Writing for any genre can prove to be a challenge. However, it is my opinion that writing for the mystery field can be the most difficult. There are many factors to think about when you are considering...
View ArticleCrooks and Their Crooked Underhanded Ways
In the mystery genre, few writers excel at creating likable crooks and imaginative crimes like Donald E. Westlake (1933-2008). Over his career, Westlake offered a who’s who of recognizable characters...
View ArticleThe Wrong Side of the Law
As the second anthology collection from Nightfall Publications, “The Wrong Side of the Law” is in its first edition. It is a collection of mystery and crime stories from some of today’s hottest and...
View ArticleUpstanding Gentlemen of the Law Enforcement Community
Withen every community there is an issue of respect that is often not spoken of. Whether it is in matters of love or war, there are many who feel left out of the deepest bonds of trust due to their...
View ArticleThe Tradition of Mayhem in Victorian England
Mayhem. A word that conjures up images of the dark underworld in England. Victorian England with all the surface morality carried a dark tradition that lingered right underneath. This was especially...
View ArticleGuilty or Not Guilty: A Jury Decision
A jury trial is a trial in which a panel of jurors makes a determination on whether a criminal defendant is guilty of the crimes of which he or she was accused. Jurors are selected randomly by the...
View ArticleNevada Mystery Novels
Mystery novels aren’t always known for their subtlety and have consistently used Nevada as a backdrop for their stories. To date, over 100 contemporary mystery novels have taken place in Nevada, and...
View ArticleHow to Make a Killing And Not Get Caught
When people go to see a movie or a play, they expect to be entertained. Finding quality entertainment can be very difficult, especially if one does not read into what people are saying about current...
View ArticleWhen Lawyers, Guns and Money Are Not Enough
The mystery genre has delighted and engaged readers for nearly two hundred years. There’s even a mystery surrounding who the true first mystery writer was, with debates ranging from Wilkie Collins and...
View ArticleThe Importance of Getting Away With the Money
It’s not about the money. It’s about getting away with the money. It’s about fooling them. It’s about letting them know that you’re smarter, faster, and always one step ahead. Think about your...
View ArticleFortune Comes to Those Who Take It
What does it mean to say that fortune comes to those who take it? While it’s often assumed that fortune or luck are random, we can see that this isn’t always the case. Some people know how to go out...
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