- 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.
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