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A girl investigates crime fiction from around the world, by the book.
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One girl's ongoing investigation of the crime fiction genre.

Crime Series Intro: The DI Helen Grace Series

September 28, 2016

The DI Helen Grace series is pure entertainment: these crime books are fast-paced, totally binge-worthy, and read like a TV cop drama. If you're in the market for a crime series that will completely hook you, I highly recommend M. J. Arlidge's Helen Grace books. 

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In Book Recommendation, Series Recommendation Tags Crime Series Recommendation, Helen Grace, Book Recommendation
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Book Review: A DEADLY THAW by Sarah Ward

September 27, 2016

A DEADLY THAW was my first book by Sarah Ward, and it certainly won’t be my last. This is an atmospheric, slow-burning crime book that wraps readers up in a shroud of deception and mystery. Recommended for fans of Ruth Rendell and Agatha Christie.

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In Book Review, Book Recommendation Tags Book Review, Book Recommendation, Minotaur
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Crime Author Q&A: Sarah Ward, Author of A DEADLY THAW

September 27, 2016

Today I'm particularly excited to share an interview with Sarah Ward, author of A DEADLY THAW. Sarah has written a fantastic crime book, and I've also been so inspired to learn more about her extensive involvement in the crime fiction community. I hope you'll be as intrigued by her career - and her new crime book - as I have been! 

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In Author Q&A, Interview Tags Crime Fiction, Author Q&A, Book Recommendation
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Book Review: MIDWINTER BLOOD by Mons Kallentoft

September 24, 2016

I picked this book up on recommendation from the folks at The Mysterious Bookshop, and I'm so glad that I did. MIDWINTER BLOOD is an atmospheric, brooding piece of Scandinavian crime fiction with a contemplative bentβ€”an excellent choice for your fall reading list. 

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Jo Nesbo and Knopf to Release New Harry Hole Novel, THE THIRST

September 19, 2016

This is not a drill. I repeat, this is not a drill. There will be a NEW installment in Jo NesbΓΈ's Harry Hole crime series coming from Knopf in May, 2017, titled THE THIRST! 

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In Crime Fiction News Tags Crime Fiction News, Jo Nesbo, Alfred A. Knopf
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