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From police procedurals to psychological thrillers, and from the darkest noir to cosy mysteries, Crime Fiction Lover brings you the latest crime novel releases.

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The Glencairn Glass short story competition 2026 is open for entries

By DeathBecomesHer

6 March, 2026

Entries are now open for The Glencairn Glass Crime Short Story Competition and with a closing date of 31 March 2026, there’s no time to lose! The official glass for Scotch whisky, Glencairn is once again raising a toast to crime fiction with the return…

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On the Radar: Just pottering around

By crimefictionlover

6 March, 2026

The truth is that we’re not yet sure exactly what pottery occurs in Cathy Ace’s new novel, The Case of the Petrified Potter. We don’t know if pots get smashed, baked in a kiln, or whether the pot calls the kettle black. But we do…

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On the Radar: Find out the truth about Ruby Cooper

By crimefictionlover

27 February, 2026

If you’re looking for a new crime novel to read, you’re in the right place. On the Radar is our weekly new books column and the latest episode brings you everything from Liz Nugent’s new twisty suspense thriller, The Truth About Ruby Cooper, to full…

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First look: Hide and Seek by Chris Carter

By crimefictionlover

26 February, 2026

Shazoweee! Look what just arrived at Crime Fiction Lover Towers… Hide and Seek is an upcoming standalone thriller from Chris Carter. We know that people who read our site love this author, so here’s a quick look at what this book has to offer. Unlike…

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On the Radar: Joe Pickett's life is in the balance

By crimefictionlover

20 February, 2026

These still wintry days are the perfect time to enjoy some wilderness noir, and for that there are few better authors than CJ Box. This week, the Wyoming writer brings us his 26th Joe Pickett novel and it’s got a new twist for fans of…

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On the Radar: Pie, mash and mystery? Yes, please!

By crimefictionlover

13 February, 2026

If you’re feeling peckish, this week’s new books report might have you rushing out to grab a pie and a cosy mystery to enjoy afterwards. And, after you’ve devoured The Pie and Mash Detective Agency, we’ve got five more courses for you including some delectable…

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On the Radar: Let's head to Japantown, 1903

By crimefictionlover

6 February, 2026

Welcome to our weekly news column, where we bring you the latest crime fiction releases come rain or shine. Our journey into the genre begins with a stop in Los Angeles in the early days of the 20th century, with strife facing Japanese settlers in…

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On the Radar: Dave Robicheaux is back

By crimefictionlover

30 January, 2026

Old school, folks. From one of the best. Let’s get things cooking with some Deep South crime fiction featuring Dave Robicheaux and folks with plenty more French surnames down on the bayou. And it’s from veteran American crime author James Lee Burke. We’ve also got…

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The Glencairn Glass short story competition 2026 is open for entries

On the Radar: Just pottering around

On the Radar: Find out the truth about Ruby Cooper

First look: Hide and Seek by Chris Carter

On the Radar: Joe Pickett's life is in the balance

On the Radar: Pie, mash and mystery? Yes, please!

On the Radar: Let's head to Japantown, 1903

On the Radar: Dave Robicheaux is back

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