John Powers, 1957-

February 11, 2022

04:52

A reissue helps revive Joseph Hansen's series about a tough, gay detective

Back in 1970, Hansen began a series of 12 novels about an LA insurance investigator named Dave Brandstetter. The novels were something daring and new: featuring a tough guy detective who was also gay.

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February 2, 2022

09:08

Psychopath or hero? 'Reacher' presents a vigilante who walks the line

John Powers reviews Reacher, a series on Amazon Prime Video.

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December 21, 2021

08:26

In 'Vigil,' a claustrophobic detective chases a murderer — on a submarine

Vigil is a new police procedural about a murder aboard a nuclear submarine. The show broke BBC ratings records when it aired this summer in the UK, and is now premiering in the U.S. on the Peacock streaming service.

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A reissue helps revive Joseph Hansen's series about a tough, gay detective

Psychopath or hero? 'Reacher' presents a vigilante who walks the line

In 'Vigil,' a claustrophobic detective chases a murderer — on a submarine

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