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The #1 New York Times–bestselling author invites you into a conversation with his two most popular characters-one well-liked and the other, not so much.
In this short piece, Robert Crais brings us into the world of quirky and likable Los Angeles PI Elvis Cole and his friend Joe Pike, a survivor and an enigmatic man of few words. The discussion revolves around the choices they've made, the obstacles they've overcome, the things that drive them...
2) Ian Rutledge
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The New York Times—bestselling author discusses the creation of their beloved English police inspector and his long-running mystery series.
Scotland Yard's Insp. Ian Rutledge made his debut in 1996 with Charles Todd's historical police procedural “A Test of Wills”. Many years and cases later, the shell-shocked World War I veteran has won over readers far and wide. But how did such a troubled yet wise character come to be?
Writing together...
3) John Rebus
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The New York Times–bestselling author tells the story behind Inspector Rebus, the hard-edged Edinburgh cop and "superbly drawn character" (The Times, London).
In this short work, Edgar and Diamond Dagger Award winner Ian Rankin delves into DI John Rebus's origins as a character, as well as his own origins as a writer. While author and character share a love of literature and a deep affection for Scotland's capital city, they differ in other...
4) Ben Kincaid
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In 1991, William Bernhardt's novel, “Primary Justice”, introduced his character Ben Kincaid to the world. The fictional Oklahoma City lawyer has come a long way since his days as a junior associate at a high-powered law firm. In this essay, Bernhardt guides readers through Ben's journey in the long-running series, discussing everything from the development of his character to what's next for Ben. Bernhardt also talks about his experience working...
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