The Lying Room
Written by Nicci French — It was back in the 18th century when Sir Walter Scott penned the line, “Oh, what a tangled web we…
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Top crime authors trying something new…
On the Radar — Maybe it’s the way the atmosphere is gradually heating up. Or it could be that sea change in politics everyone is…
Alpha females lead the way
On the Radar — If you take a look through this week’s book pile, one thing will strike you. All the top books have a…
Saturday Requiem
Written by Nicci French — The great thing about reading a well-written book is that it puts the reader slap-bang in the heart of the…
Can’t wait for Saturday
On the Radar — Ever since Friday on My Mind came out on 2 July last year, Nicci French fans have been waiting for the…
Familiarity, no contempt
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…
Only We Know
Written by Karen Perry — The author Karen Perry is, in fact, a crime-writing double act hoping to follow the success of Nicci French. Paul Perry…
Live from Lyon: Quais du Polar 2015 special report
The weekend just gone saw one of the largest literary festivals in Europe take place in Lyon. Quais du Polar brought together 70,000 crime fiction fans,…
Micro interview: Nicci French
Earlier this week, we were asked to take part in the Dead Good Fiction Festival, organised by Random House. An online event, it featured Nicci…
Thursday’s Children
Written by Nicci French — You know those magazine quizzes where they ask you to pick your favourite companions for a dinner party? Well, high…
I think I need to lie down…
On the Radar — So many fascinating crime books are being released at the moment, we wouldn’t blame you if you felt the need to…
#Youdunnit – the crowdsourced crime stories
What do you do if you’re a crime fiction lover but you just can’t write? Well, one idea is to get a top crime fiction…
Waiting For Wednesday
Written by Nicci French — Frieda Klein is a most unusual heroine. It’s not that she goes looking for trouble, rather than it seems to…
The Hanging
Written by Søren and Lotte Hammer — Konrad Simonsen, lead detective in Copenhagen’s Murder Squad, is recalled from his long overdue holiday with his daughter…