A quiet life, a quiet death
On the Radar — Fans of Tartan noir have something new to get their teeth into this week as we lead off with a new novel from Scotland – but this one’s a bit different as it’s set in the 1950s. There are two more books…
Medieval monk murder mystery & more
On the Radar — Yes it’s all about setting this week as Cardiff detective Fiona Griffiths ventures into the countryside to investigate a body found in an ancient church and there’s soon a monk-tastic mystery unfolding. We’ve also got three wonderful translations for you – from…
Meet the all-women top panel for Iceland Noir
As the official media partner of Iceland Noir, we’re bringing you updates on the upcoming festival in Reykjavik… and more. Today, we want to tell you more about the event’s top panel, which you could say features the leading ladies of Nordic noir. According to the…
Do you fly Underground Airlines?
On the Radar — It’s a truly inspiring week for new releases, with a new novel from Ben H Winters, another from Karin Slaughter, and for lovers of Tartan noir we’ve got the new Malcolm Mackay book as well. Plus, there’s also a treat for anyone…
First look: A crime novel from Fargo's writer
If you loved the TV series Fargo, this book is worth looking out for. Before the Fall was written by Noah Hawley, writer and creator of the award-winning series which is based on the Coen Brothers’ 1996 film. Already on sale, the book has just…
You can count on Banks
On the Radar — Well, when we say ‘you can count on Banks’ we mean Alan Banks, the detective central to Peter Robinson’s police procedural series, who also appears in the ITV crime drama based on the books. Not banks like Lloyds or Natwest – we can’t…
First look: Poirot returns in Closed Casket
Hercule Poirot is one of the world’s favourite detectives and although his creator, Agatha Christie, is long dead, he’s to return in a new novel penned by Sophie Hannah. We’ve just been sent an early review copy and… isn’t it shiny? Released on 6 September,…
Can't wait for Saturday
On the Radar — Ever since Friday on My Mind came out on 2 July last year, Nicci French fans have been waiting for the Saturday instalment of the author’s days of the week series. It’s our lead book this week, and is followed by…