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On the Radar: What? Rankin without Rebus?

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Ian Rankin. John Rebus. Edinburgh. They are as synonymous in my mind as haggis, neeps and tatties. However, I must tear these connections from my synapses because authors should never be held to one detective, one city and one set of expectations from readers. (And,…
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DeathBecomesHer: Top five books of 2025

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It’s been a reading year of surprises for this reviewer, who handed out a dozen five-star accolades to books I’ve enjoyed in 2025. Picking the best five was something of a challenge, but in the end the quintet of absolutely fabulous reads is one I’m…
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On the Radar: Meet the New Zealand Nancys

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Kiwi crime fiction kicks things off in this week’s new books report, and RWR McDonald’s debut novel, inspired by Nancy Drew truly does look… inspired! Can’t wait to tuck into that one. Plus we’ve got a book with a rock soundtrack by Mark S Bonta,…
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