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CIS: A classic revisited - Vertigo

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While an Alfred Hitchcock adaptation was always a coup for any author, ultimately the master’s movie tended to overshadow the book – and that is certainly the case with Vertigo (1958). Hitchcock’s psychological thriller is now recognised as one of the best films of the…
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A gazetteer of British crime: East Anglia

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Oh, you can complain about the weather, the food, the accommodation and the service. Fair enough. Our country has exported everything from stiff upper lips to football hooliganism. But what you can’t complain about in the UK is the sheer variety in its regions and customs….
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Wylding Hall by Elizabeth Hand

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Having received 5-star reviews on CFL for her crime novels featuring rock photographer and noir anti-hero Cass Neary, a new release from US author Elizabeth Hand is always worth investigating. Wylding Hall also features photography as part of its plot, while music is integral to…
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CIS: My classics by Gunnar Staalesen

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Tell you what… it’s a real honour to have Norway’s Gunnar Staalesen here on the site during Classics in September. He’s regarded as one of the father’s of Scandinavian crime fiction and his debut was way back in 1977 with Seasons of Innocence. It was…
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Banking on Barclay

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On the Radar — No, not Linwood Barclay. This time we’re talking about Jack Barclay a London cop created by Harry Dunn. Our weekly news page also brings you short stories, the latest in Romanian crime fiction, a delicious-looking cosy, a touch of pulp and…
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