The Retreat
Written by Mark Edwards — The writers’ retreat, or any kind of retreat for that matter, is an ideal setting for a crime novel. Spend…
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What Emma did next
On the Radar — Finally, crime fiction readers have the chance to find out what the new crime writing talent Emma Healey did next. Four…
The Devil’s Work
Written by Mark Edwards — There are some real benefits to working from home. You can take as many coffee breaks as you like and could even…
CIS: My classics by Mark Edwards
First, a confession. I will probably be booted out of the Crime Writers’ Association for this, but I have never actaully read anything from the…
Death in the Dales, and more
On the Radar — The elegant covers on the Kate Shackleton novels by Frances Brody are always eye catching and the latest looks like a real treat,…
Planet Normal?
On the Radar — Yes, that peculiar creation of Harry Bingham – DC Fiona Griffiths – is back with her alternative take on policing in…
From the Cradle
Written by Louise Voss and Mark Edwards — Family: it’s a six-letter word that covers a whole world of possibilities. If you’re lucky, it means…
Dealing in seaweed
On the Radar — It is to Jim Kelly that we owe our eccentric headline this week. In his upcoming release At Death’s Window, we’ll…
Val’s back – and so is Poirot
On the Radar — It’s a case of, ‘Please be upstanding and raise your glasses to the ladies,’ this week, as we look at a…
On World Book Night 2013, we recommend…
Tonight is World Book Night, a charity event promoting reading by giving out free books to underprivileged people in the UK, Ireland, America and Germany.…
The Magpies
Written by Mark Edwards — There are a few sayings about magpies, those black and white crow-like birds found across the British Isles. One is…
Interview: Mark Edwards
Crime author Mark Edwards is back and although he and co-author Louise Voss landed a book deal with HarperCollins last year, he’s written his latest…
Crime fiction Easter eggs…
On the Radar — Easter is virtually here, so this week’s book report takes a look at what new books the genre has to offer…
The Voss & Edwards treasure hunt
HarperCollins and authors Louise Voss and Mark Edwards are holding an online treasure hunt across a series of blogs and websites – the main prize…
All Fall Down
Written by Louise Voss and Mark Edwards – All Fall Down is the sequel to Catch Your Death, which was the first book to be…
Books news: This will go viral!
On the Radar — Our weekly column featuring new crime fiction releases will hopefully find you looking for interesting titles to add to your to…