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No turkeys this week...

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On the Radar — Well, we say there are no turkeys this week, but at first glance there is one on the cover of TM Causey’s The Saints of the Lost and Found. But a closer look reveals it’s an angelic jacket, and the book has an excellent title….
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First look: Distress Signals

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It’s a wrap. They love to say that on film sets, don’t they? And when they think an upcoming release is special, maybe publishers say it too. Their marketing departments are in the habit of wrapping up advance copies as though they are presents for reviewers these…
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Reykjavik druglords

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On the Radar — To continue reading this article, please type the two words shown, to prove you are human.     Seriously, we have all battled with these digital door-keys, and the latest book from Rosie Claverton uses the Captcha theme in its title….
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Belle de Jour, and more

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On the Radar — In addition to welcome returns for some series stalwarts such as DCI Claire Winters and DI Tony McLean, our bulletin this week features another gritty exposé of the reality behind South Africa’s Rainbow Nation image. We’ve also got an intriguing crime…
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Billy Dead Mates

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On the Radar — Welcome to our weekly new releases round-up where we’re going to start off with Sophie Hannah’s latest. The English author has come up with a serial killer called Billy Dead Mates, whose unique MO is to kill pairs of best friends….
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Acts of Violence, and more...

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On the Radar — It might seem strange that publishing should have lean times and fat times, but February is certainly when the first shoots of the literary spring burst through. Our selection this week is topped and tailed by two well-regarded British writers, but…
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