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The Heights by Louise Candlish

By DeathBecomesHer

19 August, 2021

A full cast of hugely relatable characters populate The Heights, Louise Candlish’s latest standalone psychological thriller, but the main one, the mover and shaker at the heart of all that transpires, is the whimsically named Ellen Saint. Wife, mother, businesswoman, as we meet Ellen she…

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We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker

By Vicki Weisfeld

17 August, 2021

It’s the season when all the crime, mystery, and thriller awards are just about in. The lists always reveal one or two gems missed in the past year, like Chris Whitaker’s We Begin at the End. The book was named the Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime…

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A Line to Kill by Anthony Horowitz

By Rafe McGregor

16 August, 2021

Anthony Horowitz is best known for his young adult and television writing, but we find his adult crime fiction much more appealing. Standing out from his peers, he currently has four series underway, all of which are either fiercely original, thoroughly entertaining, or both: his…

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A Rattle of Bones by Douglas Skelton

By DeathBecomesHer

13 August, 2021

There’s a neat juxtaposition of ancient history and more recent goings-on as A Rattle of Bones begins. The title harks back to old misdoings – the execution in 1752 of clan leader James Stewart, known as James of the Glen, for crimes he almost certainly…

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The Darkness Knows by Arnaldur Indridason

By crimefictionlover

11 August, 2021

Translated by Victoria Cribb — Iceland is a country of enigmas – which could be why crime novels from the country are so popular with crime fiction lovers. Icelandic authors seem to capture those enigmas, and the nuances that surround them, with a subtle sense…

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Brazilian Psycho by Joe Thomas

By Paul Burke

9 August, 2021

Brazilian Psycho completes Joe Thomas’s São Paulo quartet, bookending the first three mysteries in the series and unifying the piece. The story dives into the underbelly of the city that is the financial heart of Brazil’s economy. It’s a place where the business and political…

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False Witness by Karin Slaughter

By Vicki Weisfeld

5 August, 2021

American author Karin Slaughter writes both standalone thrillers and series, and her new one, False Witness is a standalone that offers an engrossing read. “The past is never where you think you left it” reads the epigram from Katherine Anne Porter, and it’s perfect for…

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The Devil's Advocate by Steve Cavanagh

By DeathBecomesHer

4 August, 2021

With The Devil’s Advocate, we’ve reached book six in Steve Cavanagh’s highly acclaimed series featuring New York-based con man-turned-attorney Eddie Flynn. And hold onto your hats folks, because this time Eddie has left the Big Apple behind! This is a guy who can rise above…

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The Heights by Louise Candlish

We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker

A Line to Kill by Anthony Horowitz

A Rattle of Bones by Douglas Skelton

The Darkness Knows by Arnaldur Indridason

Brazilian Psycho by Joe Thomas

False Witness by Karin Slaughter

The Devil's Advocate by Steve Cavanagh

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