Barbara Ellis, Chester D. Campbell, Randy Rawls, and Steven Womack trace the changing face of the private investigator novel. They discuss how reader expectations have shifted, how the PI archetype has adapted over time, and how modern writers balance tradition with reinvention.
Max Allan Collins on Storytelling, Legacy, and a Life in Crime Fiction
Clay Stafford interviews legendary mystery writer Max Allan Collins about his prolific career. Their conversation explores his collaborations with Mickey Spillane, his work on Dick Tracy and Ms. Tree, and how his storytelling has evolved across decades of writing.
