Robert Mangeot examines what gives short stories their lasting power. By comparing short fiction to novels and film, he reveals how precision, focus, and structure make short stories uniquely effective.
Murder in the City that Doesn’t Sleep
Edgar Clark, Katia Lief, Lawrence Kelter, Meredith Anthony, and Wendy Corsi Staub explore how New York City becomes more than a backdrop in crime fiction. They discuss how the city’s energy, diversity, and intensity influence tone, motive, and the mysteries that...
