First look: Scorched Earth
Today, American author Ty Patterson is launching his latest book, Scorched Earth. It features his all action star character Zeb Carter, and we’ve got a free excerpt from the new novel for you right here on Crime Fiction Lover. Scorched Earth – Chapter 1 Low-tech…
The Last Train by Michael Pronko
Detective Hiroshi Shimizu gained a lot during his time studying in Boston. He found an American fiancée, Linda, and now has a good grasp of English and a sense that the Japanese way isn’t the only way of doing things. But back in Tokyo he’s…
Secrets of the Dead
Written by Carol Wyer — Rachel Abbott is a name mentioned in awed tones in crime fiction circles. Her books have sold by the truckload and she’s the UK’s best-loved self-published author, with sales many traditionally published writers can only dream of. You can read…
Six British Asian authors to watch
People of Asian descent make up about five per cent of the UK population, yet when we set up Crime Fiction Lover six years ago not a single British Asian crime author was being promoted by publishers. They sent us press releases for all sorts…
Can you catch a shadow?
On the Radar — Apologies for complaining, if you live in a hot climate, but it’s been such a furnace in the UK this week that many are starting to feel a bit charred. So we’ll begin with a book called Soot, new historical crime…
American Static
Written by Tom Pitts — Steven has a job. He’s a drug mule, carrying weed to San Francisco, travelling there by bus. However, Steven is robbed and the weed is taken. If he doesn’t get them back he’s in big trouble because the drugs aren’t…