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Gondolas and gripping mysteries

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On the Radar — Welcome to our weekly column featuring new crime books. This week’s selection isn’t quite as earthshaking as last week‘s, we’ll admit, but there are some great releases starting with a brand new book by Martin Cruz Smith. Can’t wait! The Girl from…
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Who wants cake?

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On the Radar — We’re not sure why there’s a lovely cupcake on the cover of our lead book this week, perhaps it’s a secret. It sure looks like a delectable read, though. But if something saltier is more to your taste then read on because…
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The Dutch are coming

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Okay, it won’t be quite as dramatic as the arrival of William of Orange and the Glorious Revolution in 1688, but Channel 4’s on demand service Walter Presents is launching three Dutch crime series in the coming months. If you’re looking to move on from the…
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The Finnish double-punch

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On the Radar — In a move reminiscent of a terrifying 1980s pro wrestling move, Orenda Books is landing a Finnish double-punch on us this week with two knockout Nordic noir novels. We’ve practiced our pronunciations, and we can assure you that both Kati Kiekkapelto and Antti…
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One for sorrow

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On the Radar — When Magpie Murders landed at CFL HQ the other day, people couldn’t keep their hands off it. The book has a wonderfully illustrated dust jacket with silver block foil lettering to wow your eyeballs. Our review is on its way too,…
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