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‘Beano’ magazine’s Dennis was not the Dennis the Menace of Hank Ketcham’s newspaper comic strip.

Cartoon character Dennis the Menace has had more influence on British society than you might think.

Former Arizona Republic Jon Talton's latest mystery novel is set in Depression-era Phoenix.

Jon Talton, author of "City of Dark Corners." Phoenix’s population and attractiveness as a tourist destination took off significantly following World War II, but it was showing hints of becoming a bustling metropolis more than a decade before that. The city was also especially attractive to up-and-comers in a lot of "business sectors" — including organized crime. For his newest novel, "City of Dark Corners," Jon Talton leaves his recurring character David Mapstone and his usual setting of m...

Release date: May 11, 2021 Dont miss this fresh take on classic noir—a fast-paced & intriguing standalone novel from acclaimed author of the David Mapstone series, Jon Talton! Dont miss this fresh take on classic noir—a fast-paced & intriguing standalone novel from acclaimed author of the David Mapstone series, Jon Talton! ...more Phoenix, 1933: A young city with big dreams and dark corners Great War veteran and rising star Gene Hammons lost his job as a homicide detecti...