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True Crime
 Websites presented in alphabetical order In Cold Blood: A Legacy 
 Series of feature articles published in 2005 marking the 40th anniversary of the publication of Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood." The book concerns the 1959 slaying of Herbert Clutter, a farmer from Holcomb, Kansas, his wife, and two children. Also includes a timeline, maps, original newspaper coverage, online documentary, slideshow, and overview of the individuals involved (such as killers Perry Smith and Dick Hickock). From the Lawrence Journal-World, Lawrence, Kansas. http://www.ljworld.com/specials/incoldblood/ Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Sep 19, 2007 Sisters in Crime
This "is an international organization ... interested in promoting the work of women mystery writers." It "promotes all types of writing in the mystery/suspense genre from cozy to hardboiled, as well as true crime, nonfiction, novels and short stories for readers of all ages." Site includes adult, juvenile and young adult, and German author rosters with links; membership information; a list of local chapters with links; and a calendar of events. http://www.sistersincrime.org/ Topics: Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People: Women Last updated Jan 18, 2006 www.crimeculture.com
This academic site aims to "explore different critical approaches to the study of crime literature/film." Provides essays on subject areas including Victorian detective fiction, gangster sagas, film noir, American hard-boiled, true crime, graphic novels, video games, and television series. Also features reading lists, and lists of relevant courses at British and American universities. http://www.crimeculture.com/ Topics: Crime, Film: Genres & Themes, Literary Movements and Periods, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Feb 4, 2004 |
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