Books by PIs, reviews of true crime and detective fiction, roundups of books we love
The Literature
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
A Memo to the File
Recording the details of your investigation forces you to challenge the truth as you present it on the page. This article was excerpted from the second edition of Principles of Investigative Documentation, by Philip Becnel, Scott Krischke, and Alexandra Becnel.... Read More
Review: “Artifice,” by Sharon Cameron
Sharon Cameron’s latest young adult novel explores the difference between art and artifice. by Tina Chambers & Chapter16.org Artifice By Sharon... Read More
Review: “This Is How We End Things,” by R.J. Jacobs
A Murder on Campus: The psychology of deception takes center stage in R.J. Jacobs’ new thriller. by Billy Kilgore & Chapter16.org... Read More