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On the Radar: Verbal warning

Today we’re giving you the heads-up on five new crime novels, several of which are by up-and-coming writers who’ve either made their names outside mainstream US/UK crime fiction, or via ebook publishing. The first up is Verbal, based on the police slang for a false…
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The Sommerdahl Murders on DVD

US-based fans of Nordic noir might be celebrating Christmas early this year. That’s because on 8 December, Acorn TV is releasing The Sommerdahl Murders on DVD, and on the company’s streaming channel. This popular Danish crime drama centres on Dan Sommerdahl, played by Peter Mygind….
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On the Radar: The Troubles return

The people of Northern Ireland thought that The Troubles were behind them, but Brexit might be unravelling all of that. And art imitates life, doesn’t it? Or is it the other way around? Anyway, in our lead book this week a straight-down-the-line Belfast clergyman just…
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Swedish crime show Blinded landing on DVD

US based fans of Nordic noir are in for a treat because on 24 November Sundance Now will be releasing the Swedish crime drama Blinded on DVD. This clever financial thriller revolves around financial journalist Bea Farkas, played by Julia Ragnarsson. She’s having a secret…
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