Features

CIS: The Best of Dorothy L Sayers

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Dorothy L Sayers may not be quite as much of a household name worldwide as Agatha Christie, but is thought by many to be the better writer. Funnier, more nuanced and unafraid to address social issues, Sayers is often cited as an inspiration by authors…
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Welcome to Classics in September 2013

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The other day we were on Twitter talking about our intention to run our second annual themed month, Classics in September. One of our followers asked: ‘Why September?’ A very good question, and just the sort a lover of mysteries who follows the logic of…
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The crime writing of Jim Kelly

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It’s a winter night in the meeting room of the town library. A handful of local worthies has gathered for the quarterly meet-the-author evening. These sessions can range from spell-binding accounts of traditional Fenland knitting patterns to scholarly memoirs of life as a Cambridgeshire station…
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CIS: Great old crime books, new as eBooks

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Classics in September – On The Radar – This week our books news brings you a message from our sponsors, Open Road Media along with publishing partner Mysterious Press. Not wishing to miss out on all the classic crime fun, our book report this week…
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Ask a Policeman returns...

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On the Radar – Last week we featured a good selection of American authors in our books news, but today we have honour Team GB and their medal-tastic achievements. This week’s collection of new and forthcoming crime fiction from our sceptre’d isle includes a collaboration…
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