Fall is in the air and the Fall Issue #131 of Mystery Scene will soon be on its way to your mailbox. We're just putting the finishing touches on the issue, which includes an interview with British crime writer Mark Billingham, creator of Detective Inspector Tom Thorne, and an appreciation of Margaret Maron, whose long-running Judge Deborah Knott series (The Bootlegger's Daughter, etc.) offer a panoramic portrait of her beloved North Carolina.  

Readers of Elmore Leonard won't want to miss our look at the cultural import of this great writer's work. Plus Tom Nolan highlights five overlooked authors you should be reading right now and Kevin Burton Smith looks at the promising future of private-eye fiction. 

Bouchercon 2013, the biggest convention for crime fiction readers and writers, is happening in Albany, New York, Sept. 19-22. It's practically in our backyard, and we'll definitely be there. If you haven't registered but are interested in stopping by, walk-up day passes will be available for $80. More info at Bouchercon's FAQs page. Please stop by and say hello!