News

On the Radar: Russian interference

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Wait. <Tap. Tap. Tap.> What’s this on the radar? Is it? No, it can’t be… Is it working? Maybe the Russians messing with our comms? Oh, wow, it is real! A new novel in Martin Cruz Smith’s Renko series is on the way and it’s…
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On the Radar: Clonk!

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Welcome to our weekly news column, which lands with a humorous clonk. We lead off with JP Rieger’s new crime novel with a comic-style cover worthy of Roy Lichtenstein with an onomatopoeic title to boot. When you’ve quelled your giggles, read on to discover further…
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On the Radar: Character building

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Often we talk about the wide geographic spread of the crime novels that appear on our digital pages, but today’s news column might be interesting because of the different professions of the characters involved. We don’t have any butchers, bakers or candlestick makers, but we…
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On the Radar: What's that sound?

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Shadowy memories tinged with vengeance. Jazz solos. A cold corpse in the river. A heist. Hemp sandals… This week’s reading pile might just give you sensory overload. Let’s kick off our weekly news report with Catriona Ward’s latest novel, set in New England and with…
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Features

Interview: Ashley Kalagian Blunt

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Today we introduce you to Ashley Kalagian Blunt – the new voice in Australian crime fiction who writes about Sydney rather than the Outback, and whose debut novel, Dark Mode, is out in April 2023. Snapped up by the Australian publisher Ultimo, Ashley has put…
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