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The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny

By DeathBecomesHer

25 November, 2013

Although it was first released in the UK last summer, so many readers have recommended this book that we had to bring you a full review. The Beautiful Mystery takes us to a remote monastery on an island in Quebec, 24 monks live in splendid…

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NTN: The Stone Boy by Sophie Loubière

By Andre

22 November, 2013

Translated by Nora Mahony — Sophie Loubière won the Prix Lion Noir in France with this tricksy yet subtle psychological thriller. She has written several books but The Stone Boy is the first to be translated into English, so we’re claiming her for New Talent…

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The Greenland Breach by Bernard Besson

By MarinaSofia

22 November, 2013

Translated by Julie Rose — You can count on Bernard Besson, former senior chief of staff for the French intelligence services, to be topical and well-informed. His thrillers are always leading edge in terms of subject matter and spyware methodology. After addressing topics such as…

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NTN: Shadow of the Rock by Thomas Mogford

By Andre

20 November, 2013

The Rock of Gibraltar, a British territory and gateway to the Mediterranean, is an intriguing starting point for a series that feels both foreign and familiar. There’s a siege mentality to this small but significant promontory. ‘No Enemy Shall Expel Us’ is Gibraltar’s motto, and…

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NTN: Ghostman by Roger Hobbs

By Jeremy Megraw

18 November, 2013

There’s a new kid in town, crime fans, and his name is Roger Hobbs. Right out of the gate, his debut novel – the smart, high-octane thriller Ghostman – has already nabbed him the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger from the Crime Writers’ Association. It’s unusual…

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Saints of the Shadow Bible by Ian Rankin

By Andre

11 November, 2013

Since the return of Rebus last year in Standing in Another Man’s Grave, a serial killer investigation that took him on a sinister Scottish road trip, the formerly retired Detective Inspector has been as mischievous as ever while trying to maintain his authority in a…

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Tatiana by Martin Cruz Smith

By crimefictionlover

6 November, 2013

It’s over 30 years and six books since Arkady Renko first appeared in Gorky Park. In his exquisite first mystery, he swam against the current of Soviet corruption attempting to solve three Moscow murders. Today, the crimson of communism has turned a rustier shade of…

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NTN: The Honey Guide by Richard Crompton

By Jeremy Megraw

5 November, 2013

Released on St Valentine’s Day this year, The Honey Guide is Richard Crompton’s debut and it’s been getting some love from authors like Ian Rankin. It’s an ideal and welcome arrival for New Talent November. It’s 2007, and in the run-up to Kenya’s national elections,…

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The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny

NTN: The Stone Boy by Sophie Loubière

The Greenland Breach by Bernard Besson

NTN: Shadow of the Rock by Thomas Mogford

NTN: Ghostman by Roger Hobbs

Saints of the Shadow Bible by Ian Rankin

Tatiana by Martin Cruz Smith

NTN: The Honey Guide by Richard Crompton

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