It’s been alluded to in previous novels, and in the TV series, but Michael Connelly has finally fully fleshed out the story of young Harry Bosch. Here at Crime Fiction Lover, we love the series and can’t wait to review The Hollow for you in the coming weeks. That’s our lead book here in On the Radar, but we’ve also got a brand new novella from hit UK writer John Marrs, a new period mystery from Leonora Nattrass, a boat-based thriller by Nicholas Harvey, a revenge thriller by Terry R Bacon and a Christmas cake cosy mystery by Nicole Glover.
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The Hollow by Michael Connelly
What inspired Hieronymus Bosch to relentlessly fight for justice as an LAPD Detective, and beyond? Find out when Harry’s origin story is revealed in The Hollow, out 29 October in the US and 5 November in the UK. Fans of Michael Connelly’s most beloved character will be delighted that young Bosch is finally getting his say in the 21st book of the series, but it’s old man Harry who opens the story, reflecting on the fragility of life and thinking about the past – and in particular the Maclaren Children’s Center, a notorious facility where he was sent, aged 11, after the death of his mother. What happened back then formed the man he is today and no matter his age, Bosch is set on finally getting to the truth in the way only he can…
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Warm Bodies by John Marrs
Meet Brenda. She’s the sort of person who looks after the grandchildren, does a bit of furniture restoration and generally keeps herself to herself. Not someone to attract too much attention in a sleepy English village, but still the neighbours like to watch and judge. They take note of her shopping habits, her visitors, her quiet life – and when the gossip gathers pace on the local WhatApp group, suddenly Brenda is the centre of attention. Which is a BIG mistake, because this is not a woman to be underestimated. You can find out more on 1 November, when John Marrs’ novella Warm Bodies arrives. The book was a Kindle First Reads selection for Prime members this month, and we talked to the author about it here.
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The Bells of Fortune by Leonora Nattrass
Leonora Nattrass has established a reputation for herself as a writer of engrossing historical crime, and The Bells of Fortune, out on 5 November, is book two in her Susan Bell series. It’s 1774, and Susan’s father has lost his post as Dean of Westminster in the wake of a minor royal scandal. Now persona non grata, they retreat to her uncle’s country seat, Fortune Hall in Leicestershire, where her father takes on the tutorship of Francis North, son of the prime minister. With a land dispute brewing with a neighbouring estate, a visiting surveyor mysteriously vanishes, soon to be followed by young Francis. Susan realises that she must get to the truth if her family’s reputation is to survive another scandal.
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Twelve Mile Bank by Nicholas Harvey
Let’s meet Cayman Islands divemaster AJ Bailey in Twelve Mile Bank, the first of a series of books by Nicholas Harvey that comes out on in print from Vinci Books on 5 November. AJ has been tasked with finding a long forgotten WWII U-boat at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea. It’s long been the subject of a tale told by her grandfather – but can she locate the vessel? AJ’s mission is put in jeopardy when a wealthy treasure hunter shows up with a ruthless crew looking for the same thing. They care little about the submarine’s history and will stop at nothing to get to the spoils first. Can AJ keep her grandfather’s dream – and herself – alive?
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Storm Damage by Terry R Bacon
New designer drugs, created by a faceless chemist are shaking California to the core and creating addicts with rewired brains. One of them opens fire at a Folsom flea market and among the victims is Detective Kat Hastings, who is left fighting for her life. Meanwhile, at a gig saxophonist Sonny Marshall can only look on helplessly as his band’s guitarist collapses on stage, the victim of a drug no one can identify. Sonny is Kat’s partner, and he soon realises that both cases have a connection. He’s a simple blues musician with a bad knee and an oxy habit, but Sonny would do anything for the woman he loves. The trouble is, how do you stop a killer that no one can see? Storm Damage by Terry R Bacon arrives on 5 November.
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Death by Christmas Cake by Nicole Glover
If you’re not feeling the festive spirit just yet, then maybe Nicole Glover’s Death by Christmas Cake, out on 3 November, might tip you over the tinsel-decorated edge. Keisha Scott has spent months working for the legendary chef Shirleen Foster and is more than ready for a night of festivities celebrating her boss’s famous 12 Christmas Cakes. However, the night turns sour with the arrival of Shirleen’s former collaborator and now rival Ruby Walton, accusing the chef of stealing her recipes. When Ruby is found dead, Shirleen is the prime suspect – leading Keisha on a rocky road to proving her boss’s innocence.
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