Ngaio Marsh Award 2018 - contenders announced
Did you delve into New Zealand crime fiction a few months back when we brought you this list of great Kiwi crime authors to try? Whether you did or not, you may well find some sumptuous new reads on this year’s longlist for the Ngaio…
He has risen
On the Radar — This week, our new books column gets going with a writer who first came to our attention in 2014, when he won a writing competition run by the Daily Telegraph and Harvill Secker. Abir Mukherjee’s prize was to have A Rising…
Dr Noir reports on CrimeFest 2018
Between 17 and 20 May, crime fiction lovers from around the world flocked to the city of Bristol for its annual CrimeFest convention, with special guests including Lee Child and Jeffery Deaver. Another important attendee was Jacky Collins – AKA Dr Noir – who is…
Agatha Christie the detective spy
On the Radar — Here we are again, like clockwork, with a new instalment of On the Radar, featuring the latest crime novels to hit the shelves. This week, author Andrew Wilson turns the clock back to 1927 as he once again sets Agatha Christie…
First look: Eight Million Ways to Die the graphic novel
The graphic novel of Lawrence Block’s Eight Million Ways to Die goes on sale 26 June, but we couldn’t hold back on giving you an eyeful of this beauty. This is one you’re going to want to get your hands on. Eight Million Ways to…
Which will you choose?
On the Radar — As Carol Wyer’s latest thriller The Chosen Ones prepares for lift-off, we bring you seven other brand new crime books – including a debut, a graphic novel, some domestic noir, a PI mystery and more. And, we’re asking one simple question:…
Pressure
Written by Betsy Reavley — The North Sea is almost empty of oil and gas, they say, but Betsy Reavley’s latest novel takes place in waters somewhere between the Shetlands and Norway and it’s pretty volatile stuff. If you like a fast-moving and troubling thriller,…