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Bad Penny Blues by Cathi Unsworth

By Paul Burke

2 April, 2021

When Bad Penny Blues was published in 2009, it became a cult classic, the kind of novel other writers refer to as a landmark. If you’ve not yet discovered it this new edition, with an introduction by Greil Marcus and insightful afterword by the author,…

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That Old Black Magic by Cathi Unsworth

By DeathBecomesHer

2 March, 2018

Another music-related title for a Cathi Unsworth standalone book, and this one had me in its spell from early doors. Like Without The Moon – which we reviewed in 2015, it is set firmly in World War II. Open this eye-catching and slightly spooky cover,…

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Don't take it lying down

By crimefictionlover

23 February, 2018

On the Radar — Fans of psychological thrillers will be pleased to see Clare Mackintosh’s latest book hitting the shelves soon. This author hit gold with her debut four years ago and Let Me Lie will be her third novel. For dark police procedurals we’ve…

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Without the Moon by Cathi Unsworth

By DeathBecomesHer

7 July, 2015

It was in July 2012 that I submitted by first review for Crime Fiction Lover and that book was Weirdo, by Cathi Unsworth. It’s still a favourite of mine and one I can recall after three years and countless other book reviews, which must say…

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Familiarity, no contempt

By DavidPrestidge

2 July, 2015

On the Radar — Several long-standing favourite characters make a reappearance here in our new releases this week including Frieda Klein, Bruno Courrèges, ‘Max’ Maxsted, and Peter Diamond. There are also new books by Karin Slaughter, Brian McGilloway, Cathi Unsworth and – with another Bob Dylan song…

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DeathBecomesHer: Top five books of 2012

By DeathBecomesHer

7 December, 2012

It’s been something of a strange 12 months for me, with moving house one of the most stressful of the year’s events. Thank heavens for my reading though, because thankfully when life is getting on top of you, there’s always a book to take your…

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Morgue drawers and murder...

By spriteby

21 June, 2012

On the radar — England, Germany and, yes, Scandinavia! This week our selection of new and forthcoming crime fiction definitely has a Northern European, Teutonic accent to it. So bring on the mead and ale, or… erm… put the kettle on, because we’ve got some…

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Bad Penny Blues by Cathi Unsworth

That Old Black Magic by Cathi Unsworth

Don't take it lying down

Without the Moon by Cathi Unsworth

Familiarity, no contempt

DeathBecomesHer: Top five books of 2012

Morgue drawers and murder...

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