John Blades

John Blades is a former book editor/critic at the Chicago Tribune and author of the 1992 novel, “Small Game” (Holt).

24 Oct 2006

Closed Heart Surgery

Going under the knife is an arduous, lonely experience, and anyone who will share your pain is welcome. But Donald Rumsfeld? Finding an unlikely medical companion in the Defense secretary.

15 Apr 2003

Gone Missing

With so many people gone missing these days, what do you do when your loved one’s gone too? Hire a private detective, that’s what you do! Our writer is hot on a trail of stunning clues.