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We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker

By Vicki Weisfeld

17 August, 2021

It’s the season when all the crime, mystery, and thriller awards are just about in. The lists always reveal one or two gems missed in the past year, like Chris Whitaker’s We Begin at the End. The book was named the Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime…

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A Line to Kill by Anthony Horowitz

By Rafe McGregor

16 August, 2021

Anthony Horowitz is best known for his young adult and television writing, but we find his adult crime fiction much more appealing. Standing out from his peers, he currently has four series underway, all of which are either fiercely original, thoroughly entertaining, or both: his…

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A Rattle of Bones by Douglas Skelton

By DeathBecomesHer

13 August, 2021

There’s a neat juxtaposition of ancient history and more recent goings-on as A Rattle of Bones begins. The title harks back to old misdoings – the execution in 1752 of clan leader James Stewart, known as James of the Glen, for crimes he almost certainly…

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The Darkness Knows by Arnaldur Indridason

By crimefictionlover

11 August, 2021

Translated by Victoria Cribb — Iceland is a country of enigmas – which could be why crime novels from the country are so popular with crime fiction lovers. Icelandic authors seem to capture those enigmas, and the nuances that surround them, with a subtle sense…

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False Witness by Karin Slaughter

By Vicki Weisfeld

5 August, 2021

American author Karin Slaughter writes both standalone thrillers and series, and her new one, False Witness is a standalone that offers an engrossing read. “The past is never where you think you left it” reads the epigram from Katherine Anne Porter, and it’s perfect for…

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The Devil's Advocate by Steve Cavanagh

By DeathBecomesHer

4 August, 2021

With The Devil’s Advocate, we’ve reached book six in Steve Cavanagh’s highly acclaimed series featuring New York-based con man-turned-attorney Eddie Flynn. And hold onto your hats folks, because this time Eddie has left the Big Apple behind! This is a guy who can rise above…

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Tokyo Redux by David Peace

By Sonja van der Westhuizen

3 August, 2021

It’s been almost 12 years since Occupied City, the second instalment in David Peace’s Tokyo trilogy, was published. For fans of this ambitious author it’s been a long wait, but in Tokyo Redux Peace delivers a humdinger which, according to the author, was in part…

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The Basel Killings by Hansjörg Schneider

By nagaisayonara

30 July, 2021

Translated by Mike Mitchell — Basel is an icy city during the winter, situated in a corner of Switzerland just spitting distance from both France and Germany. It’s a different Switzerland to the ski slopes, Swiss watches and secretive banks; Basel is a snowbound city…

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We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker

A Line to Kill by Anthony Horowitz

A Rattle of Bones by Douglas Skelton

The Darkness Knows by Arnaldur Indridason

False Witness by Karin Slaughter

The Devil's Advocate by Steve Cavanagh

Tokyo Redux by David Peace

The Basel Killings by Hansjörg Schneider

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