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The Power of Profanity in Hardboiled Fiction

By Alex MercerWarning: This article contains strong language. Hardboiled crime stories and classic noir often carry an unmistakable edge – not only in their plots but in the very words their characters speak. Some readers balk at every expletive, and…

Grit and Grace: Down to the Bone’s Unflinching Look at Addiction

By Jordan Ellis, Guest Writer Drug addiction on screen often veers into the spectacular – hallucinatory sequences, convulsive withdrawals, baroque visual flourishes. We remember Rent’s…

U.S. Crime News Digest: May 5–12, 2025

Surge in Mass Shootings Nationwide The United States witnessed a disturbing series of mass shootings during this period: Kalispell, MT (May 11): A man fatally…

Inside the Criminal Mind: How Profiling Helps Catch Killers

Psychological profiling, or criminal profiling, isn’t science fiction — it’s a vital investigative tool used by law enforcement agencies across the United States to understand…

The Allure of Noir: More Than Just Crime Fiction

What Is Noir? Noir is not just a genre; it’s a mood, a philosophy, a stark glance into humanity’s darkest corners. Originating in the shadows of post-war America, noir stories strip away the illusions of justice and morality, revealing…

Guns: A Personal Dilemma

by Evan Booker I’ll be honest from the start: guns make me nervous. I don’t like being around them, I don’t want one in my…

Unsolved Criminal Mysteries That Still Haunt Investigators

Introduction In the shadowy corners of the justice system lie cases that remain unsolved for years – sometimes decades. These criminal mysteries continue to haunt…

The Anatomy of Fraud: How Scammers Plan, Recruit, and Execute Their Schemes

Introduction Fraud has been a part of human society for centuries, evolving alongside technology and financial systems. While some schemes are simple confidence tricks, others…