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intrigue

March 4, 2021

The Man Behind the Gun

Not all monsters are born that way. Sometimes, a freak…


by Chip Jacobs

March 3, 2021

My true-crime book, “The Darkest Glare,” comes out on March 9. In that spirit, I’m listing — cuz everyone adores lists as much as parfaits and stretchy pants — my favorite works in the genre.

Behind every murder is a tragedy, but also a raw story…


by Chip Jacobs

October 30, 2019

The Colorado Street Bridge speaks, or rather initial critical reaction to my novel about her

"A riveting and enjoyable look at how local myths are…


by Chip Jacobs

September 12, 2019

Where have you gone, J.A.L. Waddell, the genius behind the Colorado Street Bridge?

Before Pasadena City Hall contracted him to design the…


by Chip Jacobs

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