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Malice, murder and blind justice

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On the radar – This week’s book report brings you the usual mixed bag of contenders for your TBR pile, and highlights include the return of Scandinavian crime fiction star Henning Mankell, as well as a creepy new serial killer release from SJ Bolton. Or,…
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Crime fiction Easter eggs...

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On the Radar — Easter is virtually here, so this week’s book report takes a look at what new books the genre has to offer those looking for an alternative to chocolate, for the non-chocaholics out there. Last week we took a look at some…
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Standing up for the little guy

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On the Radar – Our postbag has been overflowing with new releases. They come from big publishing houses, from specialist crime stables, and often from self-publishing authors too. This week, we’re standing up for the little guy and bringing you four books written by newcomers…
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Murder, beautiful murder

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On the radar — This week’s book report has a distinctly European flavour to it with all of our books focusing on crimes with their roots in the past. We start our travels in Germany with a modern day fairytale that’s every bit as dark as…
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Mr Nice with a Score to settle

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For this week’s book report we thought we’d fix ourselves firmly in the present – after four historical releases last week -and these new releases will definitely satisfy any crime fiction habit. Big authors here too – Ace Atkins, Nora Roberts and to add to…
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The young guns of historical crime fiction

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On the radar – This week’s report takes a look at some welcome returns by three British young guns of crime fiction and another one from across the pond. All four titles we bring you present a chance to step back in time as their…
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A truly mental mental asylum & more...

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On the radar – Our book report this week takes in some Swedish crime fiction, and Hamish Macbeth is back too. Plus, we’ll introduce you to two new titles from Head of Zeus, a publishing house that launched last year with the aim of bringing…
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My Bloody Valentine: five mysteries to love

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It’s Valentine’s Day and whenever there’s romance in there air, a crime of passion is always a possibility. Still we thought we’d put our thinking caps on and find some crime fiction, mixed with an appropriately amorous vibe, just for the ladies out there who…
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