Books by PIs, reviews of true crime and detective fiction, roundups of books we love
The Literature
Review: “The Penguin Book of Murder Mysteries,” Edited by Michael Sims
Michael Sims’ latest anthology of short fiction presents antique whodunit gems. by Chris Scott & Chapter16.org The Penguin Book of Murder... Read More
Review: “The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi,” by Wright Thompson
Wright Thompson’s The Barn reckons anew with the infamous murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till. by Odie Lindsey & Chapter16.org The Barn:... Read More
Review: “The Chaos Agent,” by Mark Greaney
Chaos ensues when Greaney’s Gray Man tackles a new foe: artificial intelligence. by G. Robert Frazier & Chapter16.org The Chaos Agent By Mark Greaney. Berkley. 560 pages. $30. Whoever controls the use of artificial intelligence for weapons will control the world.... Read More
Review: “Holy City” by Henry Wise
A small-town deputy comes to terms with his past as he tries to save an innocent man. by Erica Wright... Read More
Review: “I Have Some Questions for You,” by Rebecca Makkai
Rebecca Makkai’s new novel alternates between the #MeToo present and a 1990s mystery. by Sean Kinch & Chapter16.org I Have Some... Read More
Review: “Death Row Welcomes You,” by Steven Hale
A Revolving Door of Death: Steven Hale lays bare the humanity of those condemned on Tennessee’s death row. by Liz Garrigan & Chapter16.org Death Row Welcomes You: Visiting Hours in the Shadow of the Execution Chamber By Steven Hale. Melville House.... Read More
Fletch Inhaled Twice
Reflecting on the influence of I.M. Fletcher and his creator, Gregory Mcdonald by Michael Ray Taylor & Chapter16.org Fletch Fletch. By... Read More
Changing Times: Q&A with novelist Sidney Thompson
In The Forsaken and the Dead, Sidney Thompson portrays the final years of famed lawman Bass Reeves by Michael Ray... Read More