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On the Radar: Rebus 24

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Edinburgh’s man in black, Ian Rankin, is such a legend that he’s been invited to the launch of The Cure’s new album. We hope Robert Smith is reading because as he puts the finishing notes to the band’s 14th LP, Ian Rankin is about to…
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On the Radar: Original crime fiction

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We love a bit of variety and this week our report covers new books by five very different authors, each with their own original take on things. Lee Matthew Goldberg’s The Great Gimmelmans is our starting point, from a New York indie author who routinely…
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Best indie crime novel of 2022 shortlist

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Indie crime fiction is something we work hard on here at Crime Fiction Lover. The big publishers will always guarantee themselves reviews in the newspapers and on the major entertainment sites but we’re open to reviewing authors of all stripes. Indie crime fiction is a…
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On the Radar: Meet One-Shot Harry

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One of America’s favourite noir authors, Gary Phillips returns with a brand new novel set in 1960s LA and the blurb for this one set off a ping here at Crime Fiction Lover HQ. Just the other day we were saying that nobody’s really written…
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Erin Britton: Top five books of 2021

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There’s nothing better than a nice cosy murder at Christmastime – or any time in fact – and 2021 has been an excellent year for crime fiction of the decidedly non-gory variety. If you’re looking for an intriguing puzzle mystery with which to while away…
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