Brick
Written by Conrad Jones — Bryn Williams doesn’t have a lot going for him. He lives on a council estate in Liverpool, both his parents are alcoholics living on benefits, and his neighbourhood is full of dangers. Drugs. Gangs. Prostitutes. But this 14-year-old boy has…
Busted! Arresting Stories from the Beat
Edited by Verena Rose, Harriette Sackler and Shawn Reilly Simmons — This is a crime fiction anthology written by or featuring law enforcement professionals, mostly in the United States. There is something for everyone in this eclectic mix of 31 stories, offering a cross section…
Triggerman
Written by Walter Hill and Matz, artwork by Jef – American film director Walter Hill (The Warriors, 48Hrs) and French writer Matz met when Hill adapted Matz’s graphic novel Headshot for the movie Bullet to the Head. Triggerman represents a reversal of this creative process…
The Deepest Grave
Written by Harry Bingham — This sixth book in the series featuring one of crime fiction’s most compelling heroines opens with DS Fiona Griffiths bored as hell in her Cardiff nick. It has been 453 days since her last proper corpse when, oh joy of joys, a…
Fierce Kingdom
Written by Gin Phillips — If you want to write a psychological thriller as compelling as this Gin Phillips debut, here’s how. If you’re a parent- or can imagine being one, construct your worst nightmare scenario. Include all the situations you’ve imagined where you and…
Wolves in the Dark
Written by Gunnar Staalesen — A knock comes in the night and a hungover Varg Veum answers the door. Police detective Hamre has come, this time not for help, but rather with a warrant for Veum’s arrest. Both men are fast closing in on retirement age,…