Who’s Actually Buried in John Dillinger’s Grave?
Bank robber John Dillinger died on July 22, 1934. Except a small, dedicated group of people thinks he actually managed to elude death.
How the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 Birthed a Modern City
The Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 was a horrific disaster that burned the city to its foundations. But something better rose in its place.
HMS Terror: Why a 175-Year-Old Arctic Mystery Grips Our Imagination Today
It’s one of the biggest mysteries in history: What happened to two British ships that sailed into the Arctic 175 years ago, never to be seen again?
What I Learned About Extreme Wealth After Writing About It for Years
For three years, I worked as what you might call a “luxury journalist.” It taught me some core lessons about wealth as we wrestle with inequality and other, money-related issues as a country.
How Infamous Gangsters Bonnie and Clyde Helped Invent Celebrity Culture
Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were infamous gangsters who accidentally helped invent modern celebrity culture, thanks to their use of a camera.
What the New England Vampire ‘Panic’ Teaches Us About Human Freak-outs
Vampires are a pop culture staple. However, there was a time not too long ago when some Americans thought they were real.
What Does a ‘Rocky Mountain Oyster’ Actually Taste Like?
Today’s chefs can experiment with all manner of curious foodstuffs. The big question is whether you’re courageous enough to eat something like ‘rocky mountain oysters.’
7 Must-Read Rural Crime-Fiction Novels to Read This Holiday
Here are seven examples of top-notch rural crime fiction, new and old, for your holiday reading pleasure.
Why the Zombie Craze Will Survive ‘The Walking Dead’
Like the zombies that populate its fictional landscape, “The Walking Dead” franchise keeps lurching forward. How long can it last?
‘Rattlesnake Rodeo’ is Here!
We’re out in paperback, and on Kindle, Nook, Apple Books, and Google Books, although I’m always big on encouraging folks to buy indie. Here’s the summary (which also touches on the prequel, Boise Longpig Hunting Club): Three nights ago, Jake Halligan and his ultra-lethal sister Frankie were kidnapped by a sadistic billionaire with a vendetta against their family. That billionaire offered them…