Patrick Anderson

Patrick Anderson, who regularly reviews crime fiction for the Post, is a Washington novelist and journalist. His recent books include "Electing Jimmy Carter," an account of his adventures as Jimmy Carter's speechwriter during the 1976 presidential campaign, and "The Triumph of the Thriller," a look at modern crime fiction, which was nominated for an Edgar award in 2007.

Latest by Patrick Anderson

Book World: Charles McCarry’s ‘The Shanghai Factor’

Book World: Charles McCarry’s ‘The Shanghai Factor’

A master spy novelist looks back in mastery with the tale of a young U.S. agent in China.

‘The Devil in Her Way,’ by Bill Loehfelm

‘The Devil in Her Way,’ by Bill Loehfelm

A rookie cop races to solve a murder in New Orleans before all the young witnesses are killed.

Book review: ‘Murder as a Fine Art,’
by David Morrell

Book review: ‘Murder as a Fine Art,’ <br align='block'>by David Morrell

Writer Thomas De Quincey must apprehend a murderer terrorizing London — or take the fall himself.

‘The Tooth Tattoo,’ by Peter Lovesey

‘The Tooth Tattoo,’ by Peter Lovesey

Police-procedural novel hums with the details of life in a string quartet.