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The Kingdom by Jo Nesbo

14 October, 2020

Translated by Robert Ferguson — Though Jo Nesbo is famous for his Harry Hole series, which details the trials and tribulations of an Oslo police detective, some of his finest writing is found in his standalone novels. They’re where he explores ideas, characters and atmospheres…

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On the Radar: Five new crime novels – discover your next read

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8 October, 2020

From historical crime fiction through to psychological thrillers, adventuresome crime solving and even a puzzle novel, this week’s new books will hopefully tide you over – especially if you’re pinned down by the latest COVID restrictions. Crime fiction is certainly infectious, but we think it’s…

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Around the world in 80 deaths: Travelling abroad with 15 great crime shows

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7 October, 2020

Today we’re joined by Craig Sisterson, author of Southern Cross Crime, a new guidebook to Australian and New Zealand crime writing, and a features writer and reviewer for publications in several countries. Back in May, Craig showcased the best book-to-screen crime dramas to binge during the pandemic. Now…

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Interview: Peter Hain talks about the Rhino Conspiracy

By crimefictionlover

4 October, 2020

Born in Kenya and raised in South Africa, Peter Hain moved to the UK in the 1970s and became a leading anti-apartheid activist. In the 1990s, he was elected MP for Neath in South Wales and later rose through the ranks in Tony Blair’s government…

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Six Icelandic crime authors you should be reading

By crimefictionlover

30 September, 2020

Ironic, isn’t it? Iceland has the lowest murder rate in the world and yet it seems to have the highest density of top crime authors. By our calculations, about one in every 50,000 Icelanders is producing better than average crime novels, which are being translated…

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On the radar: Off the beaten path

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24 September, 2020

It turns out the new normal is just like the old normal, only a bit more rubbish. That’s why we need crime fiction – it can take us well away from the normal. Take this week’s new books, for example. The normal settings of London…

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Hinton Hollow Death Trip by Will Carver

By crimefictionlover

18 September, 2020

With our guest reviewer, the author and pulp noir expert Paul D Brazill Emotionally battered and bruised by his most recent case, Detective Sergeant Pace leaves London behind, including his loving girlfriend and confidant Maeve, and returns to his rural hometown of Hinton Hollow –…

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On the Radar: Hello Rebus, my old friend

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17 September, 2020

Things are bad. But they’re not as bad as you think. Scotland’s premier crime fiction author, Ian Rankin, is still writing about his Edinburgh detective John Rebus and long may that continue. A Song for the Dark Times is our lead book this week and…

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The Kingdom by Jo Nesbo

On the Radar: Five new crime novels – discover your next read

Around the world in 80 deaths: Travelling abroad with 15 great crime shows

Interview: Peter Hain talks about the Rhino Conspiracy

Six Icelandic crime authors you should be reading

On the radar: Off the beaten path

Hinton Hollow Death Trip by Will Carver

On the Radar: Hello Rebus, my old friend

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