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.
Read MoreAuthor 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.
Read MoreAuthor Q&A: Robert Bryndza, The Girl in the Ice
I’m delighted to welcome internationally-bestselling author Robert Bryndza to Crime by the Book today to discuss THE GIRL IN THE ICE, the first book in his Erika Foster series - which releases in the US tomorrow, April 24th! Fans of serial killer thrillers and police procedurals will find much to love in Bryndza’s page-turning series launch—this is one of those crime novels that feels like perfect comfort reading. From its compelling female lead to its breezy pacing and addictive tension, Bryndza’s police procedural struck exactly the right chord for me. Pick this one up for a weekend binge-read - you'll find Bryndza's world instantly-accessible, his characters compelling and endearing, and his story's central mystery wholly engrossing.
Read MoreAuthor Q&A: Christine Mangan, TANGERINE
I’m absolutely thrilled to welcome Christine Mangan to CBTB today! Christine is the author of TANGERINE - one of the most exceptional debuts I've read in ages - and maybe ever. In this stunning examination of the intricacies of female friendship, Mangan sets a tense, almost claustrophobic encounter against the backdrop of 1950’s Morocco. I highly recommend TANGERINE for fans of Patricia Highsmith, Gillian Flynn, and Alfred Hitchcock—and yes, these are lofty comparisons to make, but this book delivers. Read on for my Q&A with Christine!
Read MoreAuthor Q&A: Simone St. James, THE BROKEN GIRLS
I recently read - and loved! - Simone St. James’ propulsive suspense novel THE BROKEN GIRLS—a mystery with a ghost story twist, set against the backdrop of an all-girls boarding school in rural Vermont. There’s a little something for everyone to love here: from interpersonal secrets to a richly atmospheric locale to a genuinely chilling (yet tastefully done) supernatural component. THE BROKEN GIRLS releases today (March 20th, 2018) from Berkley - and I’m delighted to celebrate its publication by welcoming Simone St. James to CBTB to talk about her brand-new release!
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