Crime Fiction Lover

Where would Australian crime fiction be without its small, isolated outback towns, complete with crime rates to rival Midsomer Murders? The likes of Chris Hammer, Jane Harper and Garry Disher have put such places on the map – and long may they continue to do…

The Danish criminal profiler Louise Bergstein returns to help her police colleagues try to solve a spate of gangland killings in Justice: Those Who Kill, now available on the BBC iPlayer and Amazon Prime. It’s the fourth season in the series, which stars Natalie Madueño…

Translated by Frank Wynne — Crime Fiction Lovers already recognise that Pierre Lemaitre is a master of the thriller whose books can be hard, unsettling and downright violent at times – such as his Camille Verhoeven novels. So don’t be fooled by the cosy-style cover…

It’s always a pleasure to welcome new crime writers into the fold, and 2024 has been a vintage year for first class debuts. CFL readers are a discerning lot, and this super sextet they have nominated offer an eclectic mix, to say the least. Let’s…

Get ready to cosy up and immerse yourself in captivating books where the magic of Christmas collides with the thrill of mystery! As the year draws to a close and the festive spirit takes hold, there’s no better way to spend the holidays than with…

We’ve got a curious collection of novels for you this week, nonetheless one full of originality and sparkling with different takes on the genre. Four of our books are indie publications – starting with The Heart is a Cruel Hunter, by Simon Marlowe and set…