If I had to name one thing that I love most about Crime by the Book, it’s how this passion project of mine has opened my eyes to all different subgenres and styles of crime fiction. My horizons have been expanded time and time again—but if I had to name one subgenre of crime fiction I’m still looking to learn more about, it would be the subgenre of outdoor thrillers. Thankfully, Summer 2018 has brought with it two examples of the subgenre that have totally piqued my interest! BEARSKIN by James McLaughlin (on sale now) and STAY HIDDEN by Paul Doiron (on sale July 3rd) are buzzworthy for all the best reasons: gorgeous covers, fresh plots, and authors who bring unique backgrounds to their crime writing. I was thrilled to have the chance to ask a few of my most pressing questions of both authors! Read on for a conversation on outdoor thrillers with James McLaughlin and Paul Doiron - and for details on their newest releases!
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Author Q&A: Liz Nugent, LYING IN WAIT
The wait is almost over! Liz Nugent’s sophomore novel LYING IN WAIT releases tomorrow (6/12/18)—I absolutely loved this astute, psychologically complex crime novel, and highly recommend it for your summer reading list! Readers looking for a crime novel with rich character development and a fresh take on psychological suspense will love Nugent’s newest offering. I had the chance to ask a few questions of Liz, and I’m thrilled to share our Q&A with CBTB readers today! In this conversation, Liz and I discuss everything from her affinity for writing complex characters to her advice for aspiring writers and much more.
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Author Q&A: Ruth Ware, THE DEATH OF MRS. WESTAWAY
If I had to make a shortlist of authors I would love to interview about their work, Ruth Ware is easily in my top five - if not higher! I’m beyond thrilled, then, to be able to welcome Ruth to CBTB today to chat about her newest novel: THE DEATH OF MRS. WESTAWAY. On sale in the US today (5/29), THE DEATH OF MRS. WESTAWAY is Ruth Ware at her very finest. In this atmospheric and quasi-gothic story of long-kept family secrets, a case of mixed identities sets a young woman (Hal) on the path to claim a massive fortune… so long as she can successfully con her way into a wealthy - and very eccentric - family. I’m so excited to share this Q&A with Ruth Ware - I hope you’ll enjoy reading it as much as I’ve enjoyed putting it together!
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Author Q&A: Jon Land
I was so excited to have the chance to speak with Jon Land about his newest venture: writing his first installment in the Murder, She Wrote series, MURDER, SHE WROTE: A DATE WITH MURDER. The Murder, She Wrote series is about as close to infamous as it comes, and I’m fascinated by the process that resulted in Land taking over these books—I had a lot of questions for him, all of which he answered very thoughtfully for CBTB readers! In today’s post, readers will learn exactly how Land became connected with this project, what challenges he had changing gears from writing thrillers to writing a cozy mystery, what he’s working on next, and a whole lot more.
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Author Q&A: Aimee Molloy, THE PERFECT MOTHER
Summer’s first buzzy psychological thriller is officially here! THE PERFECT MOTHER by Aimee Molloy is on sale today, and it's everything your summer reading list needs: smart, addictive, binge-worthy entertainment. Bonus: Kerry Washington is slated to star in its film adaptation! I loved every page of THE PERFECT MOTHER, and am confident you’ll find it just the kind of read you’re looking for to usher in the summer months. I’m thrilled to welcome Aimee to CBTB today to talk all things THE PERFECT MOTHER, from her emotional connections to the women who take center stage in the book to a little glimpse into movie adaptation process and a whole lot more.
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