Linda Vaccariello
Last Words: Suicide, Language, and the Data of Despair
When does ordinary misery turn to self-destruction? The language of suicide notes is helping professionals decide.
Retro Pestilence
It’s easy to dismiss as a relic of great-grandpa’s day. But TB still has the power to grip a community.
Cincinnati Kid: Curtis Sittenfeld
In her new novel Sisterland, the author of American Wife explores motherhood, marriage, sibling conflict, and other seismic activities.
The River Lady
For two and a half years she's been waiting for someone to give her a name. And she's not alone.
Hearts of Darkness: The Brief, Unhappy Marriage of Darryl and Dante Sutorius
He thought she would light up the waning years of his life, but instead she filled them with terror. Then she cut them short.
Life Sentence
An internet sex sting nabbed Paul Collier and sent him to jail. Four years later he has served his time, but he’s still facing a life sentence.
Unsolved Mysteries: Vera Ava’s Final Days
We had too many mysteries to fit in the April 2013 issue--so enjoy this bonus tale.