September | October 2020: The Noir Issue

The Mystery House

When a tiny apartment with a big-time literary past came up for rent, William Arney found himself walking in Sam

The Lodge That Wasn’t There

Meet the Invisible Lodge, the most mysterious Masonic group in the known—or unknown—world.

The Code Breakers

For more than 150 years, the Folger cipher had Masonic experts stumped—until Dr. Brent Morris and his team at the

The All-Seeing Private Eye

A Master Mason gumshoe taps into his inner Philip Marlowe to hunt down the truth.

The Perfect Crime

Mystery writer James Lincoln Warren is an expert author of the hardboiled crime story.

The Secret Ingredient

A historian probes the enduring appeal of Masonic secrets.

Scottish, Right?

A traditional observance lodge pulls out all the sartorial stops with a new custom tartan kilt.

For Masons4Mitts, a Year of Sliding In Safely

Masons4Mitts adapts to an unusual season by combatting the “COVID slide” for disadvantaged students.

At the Masonic Homes, Staying Ahead of the Curve

With the coronavirus wreaking havoc across the state, the Masonic Homes of California sprung into action to ensure the health

A Year to Remember

Grand Master John Trauner reflects on a truly unforgettable Masonic year.

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