Tag: crime
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Shadow, Self, and The Other
“A vast majority of our [violent] crimes [that take place within the United States] occur within the home. Chances are the greatest threat to [your] life comes from family. My novels explore what it means to be family, how each [family] member defines family, and what happens when someone decides to re-write the script.” —Lisa…
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Calamity, Crime and Suspense
My interview with Lisa Unger renewed within me the desire to just write, and see what happens. During my interview of her on Saturday, September 26, 2009, she talked about how her novels hold, “…a strong thread of domestic danger.” Lisa then discussed a concept: “We don’t truly know the people we love an trust,”…
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“Young Lions”
Edward P. Jones’ Young Lions opens with twenty-four-year old Caesar Matthews reading a note from his girlfriend, Carol, with whom he lives. Carol’s note, taped to a carton of milk in the refrigerator, and as on so many previous occasions, states “…she loves him with all her heart.” (p. 55) Manny calls. The owner of…