The Contract
Written by JM Gulvin — The focus of JM Gulvin’s hardboiled crime series is Texas Ranger John Quarrie. He’s a Vietnam vet who rose to national prominence after he wrote to the president requesting clemency for a fellow soldier court-martialled for cowardice. In fact, Pious…
The ultimate guide to the Swedish crime show Beck
If you’ve ever been known to binge-watch shows like Wallander or The Bridge, there’s a good chance you’ll also love the Martin Beck novels by Maj Sjowall and Per Wahloo. These books have inspired their own television series. Beck is a brilliant show that’s been…
Subversiveness and curiosity: what makes Columbo the greatest TV detective
Ever thought of doing a Columbo marathon? Film and TV expert David Bradley decided to watch all 69 episodes in order, and this is what his investigation turned up… “Columbo is the greatest television series ever made,” said British TV treasure Stephen Fry. He was…
The Birthday
Written by Carol Wyer — Carol Wyer arrived on the crime fiction scene just over a year ago, and since then readers have been treated to five books featuring Staffordshire DI Robyn Carter. Now the author has created a new central character for another series…
Suspended Retribution by Rob Ashman
Acting Detective Chief Inspector Rosalind Kray is called to investigate a hit and run in one of Blackpool’s side streets. There’s a certain poetic justice to the scene. The victim, Jimmy Caldwell, had himself just received a two-year suspended sentence for vehicular manslaughter. While texting…