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CIS: Crime classics on the box

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Classic crime novels have been a source of rich pickings for TV writers and producers since the days of good old black and white. They can provide a solid foundation for a beloved, long-running and essentially faithful set of programmes (think Poirot), or a stepping stone for…
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CIS: My classics by Dan Judson

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Especially for Classics in September, we’ve invited four crime novelists to share their favourite crime classics with us. First up is thriller writer and Shamus Award winner Dan Judson, whose book The Bone Orchard is being featured as part of Read a Book Day tomorrow…
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CIS: Judge Dee, China's Sherlock

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The story of how Dutch diplomat Robert van Gulik came to write the 16 murder mysteries featuring legendary Tang Dynasty jurist Dee Jen-djieh – AKA Judge Dee – is almost as fascinating as the novels themselves. Van Gulik (1910-1967) took an early academic interest in…
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Interview: Michael Koryta

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Having a new book published is an anxious time for any writer, no matter how experienced. But when Stephen King said ‘You can’t put this baby down’ Michael Koryta’s new release, Last Words, that must have soothed some of the worry. A series of suspense novels including…
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